Nickels Brilliant
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Nickels Brilliant
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US $14.95
While stealing is a dumb thing to do and is a serious issue for a lot of business owners every year, the way the dumbest fraudsters get caught is downright entertaining. Here are some stories of the dumbest fraudsters ever caught.
1. Bob - Bob was a purchaser for a large company in the south. He concocted this brilliant scheme to create a shell company through which to purchase items for his employer and charge a nickel or two more for each item than the vendor charged him. The sales representative helped him pull it off and they both split the proceeds. Several years after leaving the company, he was still collecting the difference between what his shell company charged and what the sales rep charged his former employer. What got him caught? He moved to a different house and sent a change of address form for the checks to keep rolling in to his 'company'. The new purchaser had never heard of this 'new' company and investigated only to learn that it was the new address of Bob, the ex-purchaser.
2. Police were having a little difficulty getting a confession from one fraudster. Because this was a small town and a smaller police force, they didn't have the budget for lie detection equipment, so they improvised. They found a metal colander in the kitchen and attaching two wires to it, they placed it on his head taping the wires to a nearby copy machine. Each time the suspect answered the question incorrectly, one of the investigators would push a button remotely and the copier would spit out a piece of paper with two words on it, "He's Lying." Frustrated by this new fangled piece of technology, the suspect confessed.
3. One man walked into a bank with a $100 million United States bond and demanded both the principal and the interest immediately. Unfortunately for him, the largest bond ever printed was for $1 million dollars.
4. Maria walked into the bank, she had carefully written out beforehand, "This is a stickup, I have a gun, give me all your money." The teller complied and dutifully placed an exploding dye pack in with the cash. Maria took the money and left her note, wishing to get out of the bank as quickly as possible. When the investigators turned the note over, they began laughing. Maria had written the note on the back of a completed application for food stamp assistance. Isn't it good to know that there are people who will do ANYTHING to get off of welfare?
5. John - Having been arrested for driving with a suspended license, John showed the brilliance of a star public school student and paid his fine handing the officer an envelope with payment for his bail and leaving quickly. When the officer opened the envelope, he discovered what they would call a 'counterfeit bill'. Some police officers are actually smart enough to know the difference between real money and the pink $500 bill in the Monopoly game. John is in jail now for counterfeiting with Monopoly money. Anyone have a get out of jail free card he could use?
6. Tom - like John before him, used a phony check to pay his bail and was released. It was only upon a closer inspection of the check that the police became suspicious, as they discovered that no printing company has what Tom used, the "Rabid Puppies" design would probably not go over well with dog lovers.
7. Idiot or Politician? - Tom Katona fell for the Nigerian bank fraud where he responded to the email of the "princess" "son" or "daughter" of the Nigerian government who would pay out twice the amount of money you pay in because they do not have access to American banks. Mr. Katona decided not only to send in his life savings for the quick return, but he also sent in over a million dollars in county funds which he embezzled hoping to replace it all quickly when he cashed his Nigerian Cashiers Check, which of course, turned out to be fake.
8. Ramona - Ramona was doing the classic scheme of diverting checks meant for invoices and bills and using them to pay for cashiers checks made out to herself. Why was she doing this? Because she was trying to pay restitution in some previous embezzlement cases she was convicted in. Ramona is cooling her hot little fingers in prison as you are reading this.
9. Crazy? - An Indiana man was arrested after he tried to cash a $50,000 check from God. The police found several checks on him signed by "King/Savior" and "King of Kings" and "Lord of Lords"
10. And my favorite dumb fraudster - A man walked into the local Bank of America branch where he handed the teller a note. "this iz a stickup. Put all your muny in this bag." Getting nervous, sensing that perhaps someone had seen him write the note, he left and walked across the street to the Wells Fargo Bank where he handed the teller the note. Seeing the spelling on the note, the teller guessed that this guy was one fry short of a happy meal, and told him that she couldn't accept the note because it was written on a Bank of America deposit slip. So she told him to fill out a Wells Fargo slip or go back to the Bank of America. Dejected, he actually left the bank and returned to the Bank of America, where the police found him waiting in line for the next teller.
David Roberts, CFE, CQBPA, MBA, lives in Kissimmee, Florida with four girls, three dogs, two snakes and one wife. He has been a member of the ACFE for four years and has been studying fraud for longer than that. He is the owner of Homesoon Accounting Services which specializes in Quickbooks Consultations and Fraud Prevention and Detection.
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Nickels $3.95 - Welcome Books are reviewed by reading consultants before publication. - Includes glossary and index. - Glossary words are bolded throughout the book for easy identification and the glossary includes a pronunciation guide to help emergent readers with these new words. Grades K-4 National Social Studies Standards - Production, Distribution, and Consumption: VII - Explain the role of money in everyday life - Describe influence on economic decisions |
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Nickels and Dimes $24.99 H. Armstrong Roberts Nickels and Dimes - Photographic Print |
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If Heartaches Were Nickels $6 If Heartaches Were Nickels - Joe Bonamassa |
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Nickels-Sortwell House $19.99 Betsy Brown Nickels-Sortwell House - Art Print |
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Pile of Assorted Nickels and Dimes $24.99 H. Armstrong Roberts Pile of Assorted Nickels and Dimes - Photographic Print |
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Nickels-Footwell House, Built in 1807 $79.99 Nickels-Footwell House, Built in 1807 - Premium Photographic Print |
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2012 U.S. Coin Digest: Nickels $4.99 "Whether it's Shield Nickels, Liberty Nickels, Buffalo Nickels or Jefferson Nickels celebrating the bicentennial of the Lewis & Clark Expedition that capture your attention, you'll find photos and current values for all of them in this one download. Pulled directly from 2012 U.S. Coin Digest, the most complete and detailed color guide to U.S. coins, this download allows you to focus your attention strictly on nickels." |
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Machine Quilting By Nickels, Sue $28.24 Author: Nickels, Sue Subtitle: A Primer of Techniques Publication Date: 2003/09/01 Number of Pages: 112 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 8.50 Height: 11.00 |
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Nickels - Karlotta $39.99 Peep toe t-strap sandal features a faux leather upper, elastic panels for a secure comfortable fit, cushioned footbed, man-made outsole, 1/4 inch platform and a 3 inch wedge. Available in Black. Sizes 6M-10M. |
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Nickels - Jaclyn $49.99 Jaclyn slingback sandal features a faux leather upper, adjustable buckle closure on the ankle strap, comfortable lining, cushion footbed, durable outsole and a 1/2 inch platform, 3 3/4 inch heel. Available in Black. Sizes 6M-10M. |
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Nickels - Veronique $49.99 Veronique t-strap sandal features a faux leather upper with a buckle detail and adjustable ankle closure, padded footbed, faux stacked heel, man-made outsole and a 2.5 inch heel. Available in Black and Brown. Sizes: 6M-10M. Click on Alternate View to see additional colors. |
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Nickels - Noce $49.99 Noce slingback open toe pump features a buckle detail on the vamp, adjustable closure, and a 2 /34 inch heel. Faux leather upper. Available in Black and Ivory. Sizes: 6M-10M. Click on Alternate View to see additional colors. |
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Nickels - Mariah $49.99 Stylish peep toe wedge features faux patent leather upper, 3 inch stacked wedge and man-made outsole. Available in Black and Carnation. Sizes 6M-10M. Click on Alternate View to see additional colors. |
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Nickels - Ashton $39.99 Ashton slingback open-toe espadrille sandal features a faux patent leather upper with a bow detail on the vamp, adjustable buckle closure on the ankle strap, padded footbed and rope wrapped detail. 1/2 inch platform and 2.5 inch wedge heel. Available in Black, Carnation, Turquoise(not shown). Sizes 6M-10M. Click on Alternate View to see additional colors. |
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Nickels - Sherry $59.99 Sherry casual shoe features a buckle detail, a comfortable lining, faux leather upper, 2 inch heel and a rubber sole that provides traction. Available in Black. Sizes 6M-10M. |
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Jefferson Nickels $8.21 Description not available. |
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No Wooden Nickels $20.47 No Synopsis Available |
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Nickels And Dimes $14.62 No Synopsis Available |
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Five Nickels $6.09 No Synopsis Available |
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Tender Nickels $16.53 No Synopsis Available |
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Brilliant $8.99 Brilliant |
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Turn Nickels Into Dimes Magic Trick $3.38 Magically turn nickels into dimes with this magic trick. Double your money without any sleight of hand, so that even the most astute observer will never know how you did it. Just place the precision-made brass cap over a stack of nickels, and what do you get? A stack of dimes instead! A classic magic coin trick for magicians of all ages. Coins are not included. Related Magic Tricks And Sets: Magic Tricks Close Up Magic Tricks Beginner Magic Tricks Magic Coin Tricks |
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Nickels: A Tale of Dissociation $26.19 ..".a perfect genius that makes the impossible in expression, possible; theunknowable in experience, knowable" --Anya Achtenberg, author of "The Stories of Devil-Girl" "Nickels" follows a biracial girl named "Little Miss So and So," fromage 4-1/2 into adulthood. Told in a series of prose poems, "Nickels'"lyrical and inventive language conveys the dissociative states bornof a world formed by persistent and brutal incest and homophobia.The dissociative states enable the child's survival and, ultimately, the adult's healing. The story is both heartbreaking and triumphant.Nickels is the groundbreaking debut of Minneapolis-area authorand artist Christine Stark. "Christine Stark has crafted a language and a diction commensuratewith the shredding of consciousness that is a consequence ofchildhood sexual abuse. She brings us a wholly original voice in ariveting novel of desperation and love. Every sentence vibrates witha terrible beauty. Every sentence brings the news." --Patricia Weaver Francisco, author of "Telling: A Memoir of Rape and Recovery" "To be taken into the mind of a child can be an enchantingadventure, but to be taken into the mind of a child who isabused, confused, and taken for granted is a lingering, lividjourney. I applaud her fortitude to bring an olden--too long ignored--truth out of the darkness with blazing, innovative light." --MariJo Moore, author of "The Diamond Doorknob" "In "Nickels," Christine Stark, powerfully portrays the story of abuse and its impact on our lives. When this beautifully written and compelling story leaves, you are left wanting more. It's riveting; a book that will capture you from the beginning and carry you through the end. Everyone should read this book." --Olga Trujillo, author of "The Sum of My Parts" From the Reflections of America Series at Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.com Learn more at www.ChristineStark.com FIC044000 Fiction: Contemporary Women FIC018000 Fiction: Lesbian SOC010000 Social Science: Feminism & Feminist Theory |
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Three Centuries of U.S. Pennies and Nickels $50.91 Journey through time with this history filled penny and nickel collection. The Three Centuries of U.S. Pennies and Nickels includes nine pennies from 1800's to 2010, and 9nine nickels from the 1800's to 2008. Brand: American Coin TreasuresDimensions: 6 inches x 4 inches x 0.06 inchesCertificate of Authenticity is includedFeaturesIndian Head PennyLincoln Wheat PennyLincoln Steel PennyLincoln Memorial PennyFour Lincoln Bicentennial Pennies Lincoln Union Shield Penny'V' NickelBuffalo Nickel Silver Jefferson Wartime NickelWestward Journey Series NickelsFaces of Jefferson Nickels |
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Learning Advantage CTU7522 Plastic Coins 100 Nickels $15.59 Teaching money identification and counting skills has never been more fun than with the play money –nickels! The realistic play coins help children identify the nickel by the bust of Thomas Jefferson on the front and the view of Monticello on the reverse. You can use the one hundred nickels along with the other play money we offer to master concepts of making change playing store or banker and adding and subtracting money. For those who are just beginning to learn their coins or for those who need additional practice play money –nickels is the right source for your money enrichment. For Ages: 5 and Up. Contents: One Set of 100 Plastic Nickel Coins. |