🌱 Check Stolen From Johns Creek Mailbox + $77k Bank Account Scam

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Here are the top three stories today in and around Johns Creek:

1. A Johns Creek resident reported that a check was stolen from her mailbox and cleared. The woman said that she'd written a check to United Lawn Care, LLC for a lawn care payment and left it in her mailbox on Oxborough Way on Jun. 3. The company informed her that they had never received the check, which cleared on Jun. 9. (Appen Media)
2. In nearby Alpharetta, a woman lost $77,000 in a bank account scam over the course of several months. According to the woman, she received an email claiming to be from a computer security company confirming a payment she had made. When the woman called the phone number listed on the email, the man on the other end was able to access her bank account and, through a series of mishaps, withdrew thousands from the woman's account and transferred the funds to "offshore accounts with a destination of Peru." (Appen Media)
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Today in Johns Creek:

• I Like Big Books And I Cannot Lie At Ocee Library (All Day)
• Grateful Dan Duo (1st Fridays) At Monkey Wrench Brewing (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking to celebrate the 4th this weekend? The city of Johns Creek wants you to stay safe. Click the link to learn some important fireworks safety tips. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)
• Did you participate in the High Honors Exhibition? Johns Creek Arts Center reminds you to pick up your artwork. Pickup dates will be Jul. 11 or 12. (Johns Creek Arts Center via Facebook)
• Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce celebrated the groundbreaking for Ivy Kids of Johns Creek. Mayor Bradberry and others were present at the ceremony. (Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.