Scam alert warns of card verification trick and mystery shopper scam
Aiken police warn of a seasonal scam where callers claim a security division monitors a group charging under 500 dollars and ask victims to read three security numbers from their card. Another case involved a $3500 mystery shopper check, risking banking information if cashed. Police advise caution online and by mail and urge attention this time of year.
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Hall
Karen
Kdaily
Aikenstandard
DUI Conviction Brings 12 Year Sentence For Taylor
The court sentenced Taylor to 12 years with a minimum 85 percent must serve after a DUI related case. The judge noted the seriousness of the offense and the impact on families, while the defendant had prior traffic and probation violations.
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Brandon
Inison
Cordell Maddox Jr
Taylor
Laurel Nine golf course sale eyed for Houndslake residents
Laurel Course closure slated earlier, offered to homeowners in Houndslake for 1.2 million. A survey shows many residents oppose buying the golf course. 265 residents would be affected. Officials expect no major actions until after the new year.
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Laurel
Houndslake
Stewart
Common scams list ten consumer fraud schemes
The article outlines ten scams including fake checks for shipping refunds, inflated computer layaways, schemes to buy your home by transferring title, IRS phishing to steal identities, unauthorized billing, free membership offers turning into charges, and a Red Cross impersonation targeting military spouses to obtain social security numbers and birth dates.
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IRS
Red Cross
Consumeraffairs.com
Workforce alignment program at SRS sparks speculation
Piccolo notes upcoming issues with aligning employee skills to mission needs and aims to bring certainty. Munns says workforce management will be a primary future challenge and promises further pertinent information. The article adds that similar programs previously attracted retirees and internal moves.
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Piccolo
Munns
SRS
Canadian Brass concert and local grants in Aiken
The Canadian Brass will perform at USC Aiken Convocation Center on Monday March 23 2009 with tickets on sale Friday. Group and individual tickets are available via www uscatix com the box office or by phone 1 866 722 8877. The St Joseph Foundation Grants Program invites eligible 501 c 3 groups in specified Georgia and South Carolina counties to apply by 11 am December 30 2008.
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Usc Aiken Convocation Center
Canadian Brass
Uscatix
Mike Thomas
Usca.edu
Aiken County Agricultural Services Assembly Room
Richland Ave
Aiken
Aikenbeekeepers.org
Columbia
Burke
Richmond
McDuffie
Georgia
Edgefield
South Carolina
Community Foundation For
CSRA
Community Foundation
Cfcsra.org
St. Joseph Foundation
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