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candvlawn on 3/19/09
The lady that was scammed had a birthday between the first and third paragraph, cool, I am so glad they caught that thug, the woman’s money is most likely gone but she got the dude in the end. His jail time should include doing the work at that woman’s house plus jail time.
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RonB on 3/19/09
I've had several people stop by and offer to paint my barn roof. Gee, do you think they would accept cash? I guess next time I'll try to get a picture of their tag and call the law.
By:
Dave42 on 3/19/09
They have his truck, sell it and give the woman the money. Betcha that if they search his home they will find some of his illgotten gains there.
By:
lightchick on 3/20/09
A woman approached my elderly mother this week at Panera Bread with a sob story. We are lucky that Mom had her wits about her at that moment and sent the scammer on her way.
By:
devolver on 3/20/09
As the city and county grows, so will the number of hustlers.
Just tell them to take a hike. If no one is biting their bait, they'll likely move along.
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lupusman on 3/20/09
I have been following this story from the start. I would still like to understand if the bank did not cash the checks, how did Collins get his hands on the $ 4,000??? Wonder if anyone at Bank of America can answer that!
By:
fraco88 on 3/20/09
Yesterday my son was here at my house while I was running some errands. A truck pulled into the driveway and one of the men got out. He wanted to re-seal my driveway. My son told him that he would have to talk to me and if he had a business card he would give it to me. He didn't have any cards, flyers, or even signs on his truck. He said his cards were in his other truck. My son told him if he brought a card by and put it in the mailbox I might call him. I doubt if I ever hear from him again. When I get ready to get my driveway re-sealed I will call a company that I know is reputable, not some men who pull up in my driveway that I know nothing about. We can't be too careful these days.
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barrettbear on 3/23/09
I would have politely told this dude,"No, my driveway does not need to be resealed at this time, however, the two barrels on the front of my shotgun does."