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Domestic News
July 29, 1828
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In New-York, a man tricked a Flushing stage driver into handing over a $10 bill by claiming a thick letter contained money for delivery, but the letter actually held an old newspaper; the fraudster fled after promising to return with change.
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Ingenious Fraud —A few days ago, a fellow in New-York handed a thick letter to the Flushing stage driver, and requested him to deliver it in Flushing as directed, and added, "it contains money a part of which is for me ; and if I had money enough, I would go up with you in the stage."
"How much do you want," says the driver. "Two dollars," says the fellow. The driver handed him a ten dollar bill, and he went to get it changed, but did not return. The letter contained an old newspaper.—L. I. Star
"How much do you want," says the driver. "Two dollars," says the fellow. The driver handed him a ten dollar bill, and he went to get it changed, but did not return. The letter contained an old newspaper.—L. I. Star
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Ingenious Fraud
New York Theft
Flushing Stage Driver
Letter Scam
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
A Few Days Ago
Outcome
driver lost a ten dollar bill; letter contained an old newspaper
Event Details
A fellow handed a thick letter to the Flushing stage driver, claiming it contained money part for him, and requested delivery in Flushing. He said he needed two dollars to go along, received a ten dollar bill from the driver to get change, but did not return.