Crime & Safety
Patch User Warns Against Potential Scam Artists Collecting Money For Troops
She says that two men who claim that they are taking donations for care packages for the troops are actually scam artists.
This comes from Patch user Stephanie Pangaro, who warns of a potential pair of scam artists in Lakewood. Read on:
Lakewood residents beware: There is a scam here in Lakewood.
Two men that we know of are in the area claiming that they are taking donations for care packages for the troops. THIS IS A SCAM!!! If you wrote a check please cancel it.
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My husband and I almost became victims today, thank goodness that the man, "Jack Beaty," tripped up on his words and made us wonder if they were telling the truth. Immediately after he left my house, my husband starting calling around looking for some addition info. Their story is false.
We have gotten the police involved. They had many checks in their binders. Please call the police if you see these men. Description: 18-22 years of age. About 6' tall white male. White and Green jacket with white hat carrying a black binder. Thank you.
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Thank you, Stephanie, for giving us the heads up.
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