Alleged scam aimed at African American churches in Southern California to be investigated
Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown is scheduled to announce this morning that his office is launching an investigation into an alleged scam aimed at dozens of African American churches in Southern California.
According to preliminary information released by Brown’s office, the probe will focus on whether four individuals, two businesses and three national leasing companies defrauded more than 30 Southern California-based African American churches out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Churches hit by the alleged scam include houses of worship in Compton, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Pasadena, Perris, Pomona, Rialto, Riverside and San Bernardino, according to Brown’s office.
Churches in at least 10 other states were also affected. At this morning’s news conference, at least two pastors are expected to describe how the alleged swindle has impacted their churches and parishioners.
-- Ann M. Simmons
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EDITOR'S PICKS:
Sad to say that most of these so-called preachers are crooked anyway and more than likely in on the scams.Just check out whats going on at First A&M.
Posted by: gemjyor | November 20, 2009 at 08:26 AM
what churches are involved
Posted by: den ise | November 20, 2009 at 08:42 AM
What churches? What is the scam? More information please! Why post an article that has little info?
Posted by: jean | November 20, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Or the events at Second Baptist Church of Los Angeles. Truly a travesty and abuse of trust.
Posted by: Disillusioned | November 20, 2009 at 05:30 PM