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Police Advise Businesses of Traveler's Check Scam

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By LoudounExtra.com staff

Thursday, August 13, 2009

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The Loudoun Sheriff’s Office is alerting local businesses to be aware of shoppers using traveler’s checks to fraudulently obtain cash.

In an incident on Saturday a female suspect allegedly used counterfeit traveler’s checks in $100.00 denominations to purchase small items at Macy’s in the Dulles Town Center. The suspect then received the remaining balance in cash.

Members of the Loudoun Sheriff’s Office at the Dulles Town Center were alerted to the situation and apprehended the female and two male suspects. The three were found in possession of $8000 in counterfeit traveler’s checks.

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Businesses who accept travelers and gift checks are advised to become aware of security measures featured on the checks to help them identify and verify that the check is valid before accepting them.

Charged in the August 8th case were Jessica St-Preux, 23, Kevin Cajou, 24, and Ammiel Prochet, 23, all of Brooklyn, NY. All three were charged with conspiracy to obtain money by false pretenses. St.-Preux was also charged with fraud and possession of forged bank notes. The three remain held at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center without bond.

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