Narrative-
On 1Nov16 at 1140 hrs. I, Deputy Halbasch, was asked to speak with Laura Pike in the LEC lobby as she was reporting a scam.
Laura informed me she is the owner of Origami Owl Custom Jewelry & she had been in contact with a customer, Terri Colquitt, who was looking to make a purchase. During their email & text conversations, Terri was looking to make a $96.00 purchase & she was going to be sending a check to Laura. When the check was received, it was in the amount of $1850.45. Laura provided me with copies of the emails, check, & the envelope it was mailed in.
Laura stated some details of the transaction were odd & she wished to file a report to keep her business name in good standing as she believed this was a scam. It should be known the address on the check & envelope are from the U of M – Veterinary Sciences …show more content…
The check number showed 59219 & had a Wells Fargo routing number on the bottom of the check. Laura stated in the emails, ‘Terri’ stated her boss accidently forwarded her entire payment to Laura & ‘Terri’ wanted Laura to process the check and forward her the balance back to her. Laura stated she was not going to do this, & more than likely forward the check back to ‘Terri.’
Laura showed me a text message from ‘Terri’ she received on 27Oct16 at 1151 hrs. stating ‘Hello Laura Pike this is Terri the payment for my order is going to deliver to your via USPS today.’ The text message was received from 980-262-0421. I learned this area code is from the Charlotte, NC area. When I attempted to call the number I found it to be from the Text Now Company & it would not connect to a person. At this time there are no suspects and this investigation will continue when/if new information is found.
A copy of this report will be faxed to the FBI Field Office in Bemidji, MN by HCSO records staff.
Deputy Brian Halbasch – 5116
Hubbard Co. Sheriff’s
On 1Nov16 at 1140 hrs. I, Deputy Halbasch, was asked to speak with Laura Pike in the LEC lobby as she was reporting a scam.
Laura informed me she is the owner of Origami Owl Custom Jewelry & she had been in contact with a customer, Terri Colquitt, who was looking to make a purchase. During their email & text conversations, Terri was looking to make a $96.00 purchase & she was going to be sending a check to Laura. When the check was received, it was in the amount of $1850.45. Laura provided me with copies of the emails, check, & the envelope it was mailed in.
Laura stated some details of the transaction were odd & she wished to file a report to keep her business name in good standing as she believed this was a scam. It should be known the address on the check & envelope are from the U of M – Veterinary Sciences …show more content…
The check number showed 59219 & had a Wells Fargo routing number on the bottom of the check. Laura stated in the emails, ‘Terri’ stated her boss accidently forwarded her entire payment to Laura & ‘Terri’ wanted Laura to process the check and forward her the balance back to her. Laura stated she was not going to do this, & more than likely forward the check back to ‘Terri.’
Laura showed me a text message from ‘Terri’ she received on 27Oct16 at 1151 hrs. stating ‘Hello Laura Pike this is Terri the payment for my order is going to deliver to your via USPS today.’ The text message was received from 980-262-0421. I learned this area code is from the Charlotte, NC area. When I attempted to call the number I found it to be from the Text Now Company & it would not connect to a person. At this time there are no suspects and this investigation will continue when/if new information is found.
A copy of this report will be faxed to the FBI Field Office in Bemidji, MN by HCSO records staff.
Deputy Brian Halbasch – 5116
Hubbard Co. Sheriff’s