Crime

Wallet stolen? Do this now!

Submitted by Andy Wise, Chief Consumer Investigator/Andy's Restaurant Scorecard

Tuesday, July 10th, 2012, 4:14pm

(WMC-TV) - I can't emphasize enough how consumers should consider exclusively using credit cards to buy stuff, then pay off the balances immediately.

Under federal law, you're never liable for more than $50 of any disputed charge on your credit card. Most card-issuers offer zero liability now to attract customers. You can't count on that kind of protection if your debit card or cash is stolen.

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Stolen Germantown gun used in Memphis shooting

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012, 11:06am

Stolen Germantown gun used in Memphis shooting

(WMC-TV) – A pistol traced to Germantown was used during the shooting of a robbery victim earlier this month, according to Memphis police.

However, it wasn’t the stolen gun that helped police solve the crime. Instead, returning to the scene of a crime landed the accused gunman behind bars Tuesday, according to Memphis police.

Investigators say Cedric Taylor and an accomplice robbed and shot a woman at the intersection of Jackson and Orchi on June 20.

The men demanded the woman’s purse, but she refused and a struggle ensued, according to court records. The men eventually got the purse from the victim who tried to run away, investigators said. However, according to police, she was shot once in the buttocks as she tried to flee.

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Scam on Facebook steals debit card numbers

Submitted by Andy Wise, Chief Consumer Investigator/Andy's Restaurant Scorecard

Wednesday, June 20th, 2012, 4:15pm

Scam on Facebook steals debit card numbers

(WMC-TV) - My good friends at the Better Business Bureau and FraudAvengers are begging you. They're pleading with you.

Don't fall for a debit card discount offer on Facebook.

Both watchdog groups have warned us about an unsolicited offer on Facebook pages. The offer: 20 percent cash back if people link their debit cards to their Facebook pages.

I know, I know. Sounds insane, right?

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Former CPA faces prison for tax fraud

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, June 8th, 2012, 3:36pm

(WMC-TV) – A Germantown man could face up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to shortchanging the taxman in court Friday.

James Howell, 54, pled guilty to tax evasion and failing to file tax returns for four years.

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Cadence Bank & Cintas announce Community Shred Days Event

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Monday, April 23rd, 2012, 9:25am

Information provided by Cadence Bank

Memphis, TN (April 23, 2012) – In an effort to combat the growing problem of identity theft and fraud while helping to preserve our environment, Cadence Bank and Cintas® Document Management will sponsor the sixth-annual Community Shred Days. Memphis residents and businesses are invited to bring old and unwanted documents to Cadence Bank locations, where they will be securely destroyed free of charge.

The events are:

Wednesday, April 25th
Folk’s Folly Branch
591 South Mendenhall
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Friday, April 27th
Union Branch
1516 Union Avenue
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

“Identity theft continues to be a problem that affects people and businesses across our community in many different ways,” said Tom Martin, President of Cadence Bank in Memphis.

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Eco Expo!

Submitted by Kym Clark on Friday, January 6th, 12:50 pm

The hugely successful Eco Expo is back with even more exhibitors showing us how to treat our earth more gently with green products, materials, services, and organizations.

Exhibitors will be offering ideas and information, and some will be selling their products and services.

The Expo is Sunday February 5th, 2012 from 11am until 3pm at Temple Israel--1376 East Massey Road...Memphis, TN.

For kids and adults of all ages, there’s something for everyone!

Learn, eat, explore, or just visit with some really nice people.

Remember the proverb, “Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents; it was loaned to you by your children.”

We are working together with our fellow community leaders and congregations of all faiths to help save the planet.

E-mail TIMemphisEcoExpo@msn.com or call Linda Kaplan 482-6473 for more information.

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Memphis non-profit to help refugees

Submitted by Michael Phillips

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, 3:32pm

A Memphis-based human rights non-profit is asking for your help to raise awareness and funds for refugees in the Mid-South

Operation Broke Silence is a joint initiative with Christ Community Ministries and the Refugee Empowerment Program.

The organization is trying to raise $30,000 for refugees here in Memphis.

In a new initiative, known as Operation 30, Operation Broken Silence is looking for 1,100 Memphians to raise $30 each from December to the end of January.

Campaign coordinators April Wroblewski and Elle Mihnovich believe the Operation 30 Campaign is a first step in the right direction.

You can learn more about the Operation 30 Campaign at the OBS website: obsilence.org/30

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