Manchester Business, Resident Fall Victim to Fraud

Two people were arrested as they packed up furniture they'd just fraudulently purchased, police said.

The following information was supplied by the Manchester Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. (Sign up here for the FREE Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.) Jan. 21: 14200 block Manchester Road Fraud: Two people were arrested as they were packing up furniture police said they purchased by making a fraudulent charge. Jan. 20: 1700 block Woodmore Oaks Drive Fraud use of credit/debit device: Police said a woman fell victim to an internet scam. She reportedly called police to report she'd found fraudulent charges on her debit card.  Jan. 19: 100 block Enchanted Parkway Found Property: A wallet was returned to its rightful owner after it was found by a resident who turned it in to police…

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Police Warn of Publishers Clearing House Scam

Town and Country police are warning residents to be wary of calls about alleged Publishers Clearing House winnings. Authorities say it may be a scam and they advise residents not to give out information.

The following information was supplied by the Town and Country Police Department. Town and Country police sent out an email alert stating that investigators recently responded to a call regarding a possible fraud case.   According to police, a resident received a phone call on the afternoon of Oct. 19 from a man who told her that she had won $250,000 from Publishers Clearing House and the check would be delivered on Oct. 20. The caller reportedly asked the woman for her address and gave a call back number with an 876 area code, the email alert stated. Police were called and officers discovered the area code is in Jamaica. When the phone number is called, you will be charged between $10 and $100 per minute. "The scammers will attempt to …

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Manchester Residents Targets of Scams, Police Report

Residents are contacting police saying they've been targeted by scam artists.

The following information was supplied by the Manchester Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. (Sign up here for the FREE Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.) Sept. 18:  900 block Hanna Bend Court Identity Theft: Detectives are investigating after a resident called to report that someone has been using her social security number to make fraudulent claims. Sept. 19: 800 block Wild Hickory Lane Scam:A woman said she received a call telling her that she had won $5 million in a lottery and in order to receive the winnings she would have to pay a $599 fee first. Anyone with information on these crimes is asked to contact the Manchester Police Department at 636-527-9200. Anonymous tips can …

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Guilty Plea in Metropolitan Urological Specialists Fraud Case

Dunard Morris, a former business manager of Metropolitan Urological Specialists, pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, according to prosecutors. The practice has locations throughout the St. Louis area, including West County.

Dunard Morris, 49, pled guilty to mail and wire fraud involving his embezzlement of millions of dollars from Metropolitan Urological Specialists, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. (Sign up here for the FREE Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.) The practice has offices throughout the St. Louis area, including West County. According to a the news release issued by prosecutors, Morris pled guilty to three felony counts of mail and wire fraud and is set to be sentenced Dec. 14. Mail and wire fraud each carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and/or fines up to $250,000, the U.S. Attorney's Office stated. In addition, Morris also reportedly lied to doctors within the practice about military honors he received. …

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West County Podiatrist Pleads Guilty To Medicare Fraud

Prosecutors say John Dailey, of West St. Louis County, pleaded guilty Friday to charges of medicare fraud in connection to his Washington, Missouri office.

West County Podiatrist Pleads Guilty To Medicare Fraud

Prosecutors say John Dailey, of West St. Louis County, pleaded guilty Friday to charges of medicare fraud in connection to his Washington, MO office.

John M. Dailey, of West St. Louis County, pled guilty to three counts of making false statements to the Medicare program about services he never provided to three patients, prosecutors stated in a news release Friday.  (For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) According to the U.S. Attorney's Office release, Dailey is a podiatrist whose practice was located in Washington, MO. Dailey faces up to five years in prison and/or fines up to $250,000 for each of the three counts. The following information was also contained in the statement released by the U.S. Attorney's Office Friday. According to court documents, during 2008-09, Dr. Dailey requested money from the Medicare program for office visits that he did not …

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Mike Budd

12:50 pm on Saturday, September 22, 2012

What a shame... Las Vegas, Nevada and Hawaii! I am probably a bit "old school" but in my mind doctors still have a special role and this gives them obligations, starting with exemplarity. I often say that "politicians care about power, companies care about money, doctors care about people"... well we have an exception here :-( I hope that it will not raise suspicion against this noble profession…   more ›

UPDATE: Thieves Rack up $3,800 on Visa Pre-Paid Debit Cards at Machester Store

Bogus pre-paid debit cards were used to fraudulently purchase more than $3,800 in merchandise in this recent police blotter.

UPDATED: 11 a.m., Aug. 27 with more details on the pre-paid debit card scam- The following information was supplied by the Manchester Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. (Sign up here for the FREE Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.) August 19: 100 block Highlands Boulevard Drive Stealing: Police arrested two people for stealing several bottles of perfume.  August 21: 14600 block Manchester Road Fraud: Store staff at Audio Express, 14633 Manchester Road, reported having two separate instances during the same day where subjects purchased items using bogus VISA pre-paid debit cards. The purchased items totaled more than $3,800. Police said both people were arrested, charged, and …

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Town and Country Man Arrested For $2.5 Million Fraud Scheme

Grahame E. Rhodes of Town and Country was arrested on Friday and charged with one felony count of wire fraud.

Grahame E. Rhodes is accused of masterminding an investment fraud scheme of approximately $2.5 million from 1995 through 2011, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri and the FBI. Rhodes was a self-employed futures securities trader who solicited clients and investors by promising them high rates of returns on their investments. Most of his clients were family members, neighbors, and friends. The indictment alleges that despite his promises, his investments were minimal and earned little or no return of income. He returned some money to investors representing it to be profits, but it was actually money from new investors. Rhodes allegedly told them he had invested their money when he had not, and …

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More Manchester Residents Fall Victim to Fraud

Residents are finding charges they did not make on debit and credit cards.

The following information was supplied by the Manchester Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. (Sign up here for the FREE Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.) July 11: 900 block Queensbridge Road Fraud use of Credit/Debit Card: A resident contacted police after he found two transactions on his debit card that he said he did not make.  July 6: 400 block Auber Drive Fraud: A resident brought a billing statement to police showing purchases that she said she had not made. The purchases totaled $600.01. (Read Related Story: Manchester Resident Falls Victim to Identity Theft Bank Account Scam) Anyone with information on these reports or any crimes is asked to contact the Manchester Police …

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Theft Tops Latest Manchester Crimes

Gas, food and merchandise go missing in this latest edition of Manchester police blotter.

The following information was supplied by the Manchester Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. (Sign up here for the FREE Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.) July 5: 200 block Highlands Boulevard Drive Stealing: Police were called to the Manchester Highlands Walmart for shoplifting. One person was arrested. The value of the stolen merchandise was $23.64. July 7: 14000 block Manchester Road Stealing: Four people reportedly left a local restaurant without paying for their bill of $29.50. July 7: 800 block Brookvale Terrace Tampering: A resident called police and said someone rummaged through his unlocked vehicle, but nothing was stolen.  July 9: 500 block Enchanted Parkway Stealing: A …

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