Counterfeit cashier’s checks drawn on two banks are being used in two different nationwide lottery scams targeting consumers’ mailboxes.
One scam involves Vinton County National Bank in McArthur, Ohio. The other uses the name of City National Bank of New Jersey.
Archive for May, 2009
Bogus bank checks used in lottery scams
Friday, May 29th, 2009Toys R Us playsets have flaw
Thursday, May 28th, 2009Step2 outdoor play sets sold exclusively at Toys R Us stores have hangers that can fail, causing a fall.
Details about the recall are available by clicking here.
Trampolines have faulty enclosure straps
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009Skyholder rectangular trampolines are being recalled because straps that support the tramp enclosure could break, causing the enclosure to give way and injure users.
Details on the recall are here.
Bunn-O-Matic could be Burn-O-Matic
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009Some Bunn-O-Matic single serve coffee and tea makers have a flaw that could cause burns to users.
More details on the recall, click here.
Some Samsung cell phone can’t dial 911
Friday, May 22nd, 2009Samsung is recalling about 160,000 cell phones because they might not be able to connect with 911 in certain areas.
Details may be found by clicking here.
Hold the burgers! Beef recalled
Friday, May 22nd, 2009Just in time to screw up your holiday grilling plans, an Illinois meatpacker is recalling about 100,000 pounds of ground beef because it may be contaminated with e. coli bacteria.
The products were marketed under different names in various states, including Michigan.
For details, click here.
Of course, if they didn’t issue the recall, it could screw up your holiday even worse.
FTC halts some car warranty calls
Monday, May 18th, 2009The Federal Trade Commission has halted the activities of a telemarketer touting extended auto warranties.
Read the details by clicking here.
HP computer notebook batteries are faulty
Monday, May 18th, 2009Hewlett-Packard is recalling about 70,000 notebook computer batteries because they can overheat.
For more details, click here.
Be wary of rental scams
Thursday, May 14th, 2009Scammers are posting dwellings for rent online and getting unsuspecting victims to mail or wire funds to them to reserve what often are non-existent apartments.
The Federal Trade Commission has some guidelines to avoid being taken by illicit landlords.
Cheerios is a drug?
Thursday, May 14th, 2009The Food and Drug Administration has sent a warning letter to General Mills advising it that its Cheerios Whole Grain Oat cereal is mislabeled and must be considered an unapproved drug due to prominent claims on the packaging that it can cut cholesterol in the blood.
Apparently, a labeling change will have to be made.
Garage sale guidance
Thursday, May 14th, 2009The Consumer Product Safety Commission has published a handy guide for buyers and sellers of secondhand goods to keep them from doing business in recalled or tainted consumer products.
It outlines the new rules that apply to secondhand stores, garage and yard sales and consignment and thrift shops.
Rocking bassinets are suffocation threat
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009Eddie Bauer play yards with rocking bassinets are being recalled because they post a suffocation threat to infants.
Cliick here to learn more.
State ends Grosse Ile investment scam
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009Michigan’s Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation (OFIR) has ordered a Grosse Ile woman to stop selling unregistered investment products. OFIR said that Rita Gosselin and her company, RG Properties and Investments, LLC, were not licensed to sell securities products in Michigan and the products sold were not registered with the state.
“In this environment, Michigan investors have to keep their guard up,” OFIR Commissioner Ken Ross said. “Before purchasing a securities product, call OFIR toll free to check it out.”
Earlier this year, OFIR staff received information from Southgate police that Gosselin was selling unregistered real estate investments in exchange for fraudulent promissory notes.
Michigan investors with questions about an investment firm, professional or product, should contact OFIR toll-free at (877) 999-6442 or online at www.michigan.gov/ofir.
A copy of OFIR’s cease and desist order can be found by clicking here.
Feds seize Michigan firm’s supplements
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009A federal district court seized and will destroy $1.3 million worth of supplements made by a Brighton, Mich. firm and marketed to body builders.
The seizure was motivated by certain undeclared additives that might have unhealthy side effects.
For details, click here.
Face paints causing rashes
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009Certain face paints made in China are causing adverse effects among kids who might be using them.
For details, click here.