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Family Member Impersonation Scam

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 5, 2008 Distress scam involves an impersonator who pretends to be relative in urgent need of money.
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Valentin Mikhaylin Appeal

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson David Mikkelson
Dec 31, 2005 Frauds like these succeed because those perpetrating them frame their solicitations as heart-ren ...
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'Distressed Stranger' Scams

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Dec 27, 2004 Strangers pretend to need cabfare to get to a hospital or money to buy gasoline or baby formula ...
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