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FRAUD: BEWARE OF CRAIGS LIST BLACKHAWKS TICKET SELLER USING MONEYPAK!

CONSUMERS BEWARE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On March 15, 2014 a report was received by MoneyPak investigation team and verified by Craigslist.com that an individual going by the name of Anthony Eversole posted, "for sale" four Blackhawks tickets in section 113, Row 12 for the game on 3/16/14 Blackhawks v Redwings.  The tickets were priced at $150/each.  The individual requests that monies be deposited into a MoneyPak account and upon receipt the individual promised to send a link to the Blackhawks tickets. It was verified on 3/15/14 that the requested money was deposited into a MoneyPak account and the individual going by the name of, "Anthony Eversole" withdrew the funds and never sent the link to the tickets.

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Based on a now ongoing investigation, it has been determined that this individual does not have tickets and instead is stealing money from unsuspecting buyers. Illinois State Police are working with local authorities to track this individual, recover the stolen money and press charges. If you have any information about this individual, please contact your local authorities. Records indicate this individual can be located in one of the following cities: Peoria, IL, Shelbyville, IL or Harding, IL.  He is using the following phone number to text: 815-792-4183 and an email address: anthonyeversole02@gmail.com

The Craig's List post is as follows:

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Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Tickets Sunday - $150 (Sec 113 Row 12)

4 Tickets in Section 113 Row 12, we are asking 150 each or best offer. I will not be back in time so electronic tickets will be issued if your interested please email and i will reply.

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION.

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