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Show 1 DESERET NEWS, MONDAY, MAY FBI combating con 1 7, 1 976 - A , 16 A artists X tfA , & Agents warn elderly to beware of fraud schemes By Sup Thurman Deseret News statt C writer if a woman wielding a gun showed up at the door, shed be recognized as a criminal. But con women have no such giveaway. Only smooth talk and quick deals, surrounded by much sccrccy. They take a person into their confidence, and swindle him out of his lifes savings. Most h aud schemes are perpetrated by women against other women, usually senior citizens. In an effort to thwart such schemes, FBI special agents Harry V. Jones and John W. Crofts are conducting seminars to acquaint senior citizens with some of the more common confidence schemes. These seminars are part of the FBIs crime resistance program. Clark F. Brown, special agent in charge, said the bureau can no longer remain an agency. Here are some of the more common con games. GYPSY SWINDLE: This scheme involves a gypsy, and a , after-the-fa- special agent John W. Crofts portrays phony "railway express" employe in C.O.D, traud. The package is, of course, empty. FBI Deseret News pnotos gypsy swindle, "gypsy" Harry persuades John to turn over his money for a sure cure. Dy victim who has a disease no one has been able to cure. The victim is told to withdraw a large sum of money from the bank and bury it in a certain place for three days. At the end of that time, the money has long since been taken by the gypsy. PIGEON DROP: One con woman strikes a friendly conversation with ar. elderly person. Once they are chatting, a second con woman comes along with a large sum of money she found. She wonders what to do with it. The elderly person is led to believe that whoever lost the money probably came by it unlawfully. One of the swindlers, who says she works in the area, goes to her employer for advice. The woman returns in a few minutes and reports they can keep the money, provided they can show they have enough money to live without the findings. The victim is induced to withdraw some good faith money, which the swindler takes to her employer for safe keeping. Its the last the elderly victim sees of her money. CHARITY RACKET: The victim receives a letter (with a pathetic looking child's picture) asking for contributions. The sum may be small, but $10.6 billion were bilked last year from this racket. HOME IMPROVEMENT: A tra eiing repairman in the neighborhood just happens to notice a crumbling chimney, or has just enough paint left from a big job to paint a house at substantial savings. But it has to be done that day. The repairs are generally or of inferior workmanship. C.O.D. : An eriDlove of delivers a railway express package. C.O.D. Figuring her husband sent for it, the housewife pays the $15 due. Upon opening the package, she discovers its empty. DEATH SWINDLE: A confidence man, after reading obituary Another common con is the death swindle. John sells "Holly Bibel" to "housewife" Harry V. Jones at inflated rate. stories published 'in the newspaper, pays an elderly woman a visit several days after her husband's funeral. These schemes may seem so ridiculous no one would fall for them. But according to special agents Crofts and Jones, billions of dollars are lost and never recovered each year. He pretends to be an old friend, but is unaware of Johns death. He has with him a personalized Bible John ordered several weeks ago. Under the circumstances, hell give it to her at substantial savings only $50 instead of $75. They encourage senior citizens to be less trusting, to seek advice from friends and attorneys. They warn the elderly to be suspicious of rush deals, and those where secrecy is demanded They recommend personal information. such as savings account numbers and place of banking, be kept personal Thinking this was Johns last gift to her, she gladly pa s the money, never realizing shes been ripped off. BANK EXAMINER: A phony bank investigator calls or comes to a senior citizens home. He tells her the bank is checking up on a dishonest employe, and explains how she can help. "Be slow to part with your money, and curb your appetite for a less expensive to go with reputable firms, and know what youre signing before you sign it. He suggests she withdraw a specified amount of money and then let him use it for a test. Advised of the need for absolute secrecy she ignores the bank teller's concern. She gives the money to the examiner who hands her a receipt, and thanks her. for her help. Once he's gone, she'll never see hun or her money again warn the lawmen. bargain, Its Lastly, they advise anyone who s lieeii swindled to report and he a witness. Its not the person with larceny m his heart who falls prey to con artists, but those who are the most honest nd a person needn't be stupid to be swindled Very bril'ant unfortunatepeople get taken ly. every day . Pouf G Border 'sick" .ooWuMiifs yttwiiir AMm proMem? NECK w-crt- FOODS f. 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