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TASK FORCE LAUNCHES "OPERATION CHECK FRAUD" CAMPAIGN!
On Friday, March 12, 2010, The Metro Richmond Identity Theft Task Force announced the roll-out of "Operation Check Fraud." The campaign slogan is “Cashing Fake Checks is a Crime: You Get Caught - The Other Guy Walks.” The purpose of the campaign is to educate the public about the offenses involved in participating in the scheme and to protect consumers by preventing bank fraud at area banks and financial institutions. A press conference was held on March 12, 2010 where Virginia Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II, discussed the reason for the campaign. Featured below is a prevention poster that will be featured in area banks, retail stores and homeless shelters to get the word out.
***CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE "OPERATION CHECK FRAUD" PRESS CONFERENCE FROM 3/12/2010***
WELCOME!
Thank you for visiting the Metro Richmond Identity Theft Task Force website. This website will provide general information about the Task Force, list our press releases/events, and offers ID theft and fraud information and prevention techniques.
ABOUT THE TASK FORCE
In October of 2004, the Metro Richmond Identity Theft Task Force was formed to develop a cooperative
effort with various federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies,
to address the growing problem of financial fraud and identity theft crimes.
The Metro Richmond Identity Theft Task Force has been charged with the investigation and prosecution of criminal
offenses involving advance fee and split-deposit schemes, counterfeit checks, internet fraud, stolen government checks, identity thefts
and identity take-overs within the Richmond Metropolitan area placing an emphasis on organized activity. The task force is
committed to aggressively investigating and prosecuting offenders, of these financial crimes, in
state and federal courts.
This website is designed to assist and educate you in dealing with the complexity of financial frauds and identity theft crimes. You will find information
dealing with the prevention of financial crime
and the necessary steps to take if you become a victim.
You will also find a comprehensive section dealing with the
most common scams and a listing of agencies and organizations who can provide you with additional information.
If you feel that you are the victim of a financial crime, or would like to
report fraudulent activity on the part of others, please visit the complaints section of this website.
TASK FORCE MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Metro Richmond Identity Theft Task Force is to protect the citizens of the Metro Richmond, VA area from identity
theft related frauds and schemes, through a cooperative effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and prosecutors.
