Providence, RI – The Secret Service has issued a warning about an international “black money” scam in New England.
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Providence Secret Service Resident Agent in Charge Thomas Powers said Thursday three people have lost $170,000, so far.
Last week, authorities arrested 31-year-old Anthony Chadheen and 33-year-old Alvin Pennue in Providence on charges they were carrying out the scam. They have not entered pleas.
Investigators say con artists convince victims to pay for chemicals to wash bank note-sized paper they claim to be real currency dyed black to avoid detection by customs officials. In reality, except for a few genuine currency bills used to trap victims, the black money is usually construction paper.
I guess a crook scamming a crook
When the government would’ve done the same thing it would be alright, but these con artists get arrested,nice!!!
It always amazes me how gullible people can be. Greed clouds ones brains.
chulent, when does the government pass off black construction paper as genuine currency? Or are you one of those who consider paper money worthless? If so, I’d be happy to take whatever you have off your hands.
If someone is stupid enough to believe this kind of scam, they deserve to lose their money.
People still falling for this Nigerian scam are really from Chelm.