Con artist schemes come in a variety of situations. Just to name a few, BEWARE OF:

1. The Phony Bank Examiner Scheme - a telephone caller will identify himself as a bank examiner who is trying to weed out a disloyal employee by getting you to withdraw money from your bank account and turn it over to them.
2. Pigeon Drop - the swindler will claim to have found a large sum of money with you being the witness to the findings. A second person will come into the scene and help to convince you to put up good faith money, switch the real money with phony money and leave you holding the bag.
3. Buying at the Door Schemes - someone might come to your door and offer to sell home insulation, energy saving devices or burglar bars. BEWARE! Do not purchase or sign any contracts without first having it examined by someone you know and trust. Also check with the Better Business Bureau to see if this company is legitimate.

Remember, anything that sounds to good to be true might be just that. So talk to your bank officer before withdrawing a large sum of money from your bank account to make a purchase or close a deal. Remember, most criminals look for the easiest way to get something of value.

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