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 Boston.com | Food stamp fraud raising concerns in gov't offices BusinessWeek By SAM HANANEL Food stamp recipients are ripping off the government for millions of dollars by illegally selling their benefit cards for cash -- sometimes even in the open, on eBay or Craigslist -- and then asking the government for replacement cards. Food stamp fraud costs U.S. $750M |
 Above the Law | Expert: Craigslist crackdown left void Boston Herald By Matt Stout Craigslist's crackdown on flesh-peddling ads simply opened the door for Backpage.com to become what authorities say is the new king of the worldwide Web flesh trade, according to one industry expert who believes the site will never ... Craigslist Prostitution Ads Resurface, Study Says Sex ads: It isn't just Backpage.com |
Another Craigslist robbery San Jose Mercury News By Chris De Benedetti SAN LEANDRO -- A South Bay couple were robbed at gunpoint Wednesday night when they answered a Craigslist ad to buy a car -- the second such incident in San Leandro in five days, police said. About 8:50 pm, a Campbell man and his ... San Jose men robbed at gunpoint while responding to Craigslist car ad in San ... |
 al.com | Craigslist seller robbed at gunpoint WAFF The garden was built to improve the physical health of patients while offering a park-likeMore >> A man selling a TV on craigslist was robbed at gunpoint when he delivered the product to the buyer. The victim said that the buyer directed him to an ... Top 9@9 for May 24, 2012 |
Craigslist ad leads to suspect in armed home invasion KARE An ad posted on Craigslist led to the arrest of a juvenile suspect in a recent ... A group that opposes same-sex unions is taking Target to task for a promotion ... Waves of heavy rain and thunderstorms pushed across much of Minnesota overnight . |
 Gather.com | Man says Craigslist ad led him to Vegas heist AZ Central.com AP LAS VEGAS -- A man who said a Craigslist ad led him to take part in an attempt to steal high-stakes chips from a Vegas Strip casino amid a cloud of pepper spray is facing an evidence hearing in June. Michael Quinn Belton, 24, spoke in court ... Worst Heist Ever: Mike Belton Arrested at Bellagio After Craigslist Accomplice ... Police: Bellagio heist suspects met through Craigslist Bellagio Robbery Botched by Craigslist Thieving Duo |
 CIO (blog) | How Can I Avoid Getting Screwed Buying on Craigslist? Lifehacker I've spotted some amazing deals on Craigslist, but I also know people sometimes get screwed (out of money!) on Craigslist. How can I weed out the scams from the legit listings and make sure I get the best buys? Craigslist is a terrific resource for ... Craigslist Users Beware: The Scammers Are After You Shore rental scam from Craigslist continues in Brigantine Police warn of property rental scam |
 ABC2 News | Police hunting robbers luring victims on Craigslist Baltimore Sun A man claiming to be selling watches, coins and other items on Craigslist ? the Internet version of classified ads ? has lured four people to a residential street in Northwest Baltimore and robbed them at gunpoint, according to city police. Robbers targeting would-be Craigslist buyers Police: Robbers Using Websites to Lure Victims |
Officials pin sex busts on Backpage Boston Herald By Dave Wedge Backpage.com ? where the online sex trade fled after the Craigslist crackdown ? is now in the cross hairs of law enforcement in Boston and beyond as authorities say the Arizona-based site has raked in as much as $30 million from ... |
Break in robbery case comes from Craigslist posting Pioneer Press A break in the case came Wednesday, May 23 when one of the victims saw a digital camera on Craigslist with "distinguishing characteristics" similar to one lost in the home invasion, the sheriff's office reported. Investigators were notified and a ... |