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For your Information as
requested by the Grand Secretary, GLC, PofO:
From the Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge of Alberta:
Good Morning Brethren:
It would appear that Freemasons are also the target for bilkers.
The above noted has travelled in our Province and most recently in
the Didsbury/Olds area. He claims to be a Brother Master Mason who
has been struck with tough times. His Modus Operandi is as follows:
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Brother Master Masons from Moncton, NB
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Looking for a job
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Going through a messy divorce - needs
help financially
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Claims to have a child in special needs -
needs financial support
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Approaches on Thursday or Fridays for
help
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Needs money for rent
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Claims a cheque from Unemployment coming
on Monday
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Disappears over night
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Claims his vehicle is inoperable
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Claims to be working for Precision
Drilling in the Didsbury/Olds area
Vaughan is about 40
years old. He has received some money from Freemasons. He has
apparently been successful in Manitoba.
This man is not a Freemason. He has come to the attention of this
office in previous years, but not successful in receiving any
financial support from the Grand Lodge. I do believe that he has
come to the Calgary Freemasons Hall after hours looking for
financial help, on occasions he has been successful and other times
the Lodge members have sent him travelling. Please be aware of this
individual and do not allow yourself or the Lodge to be bilked.
Fraternally yours,
Jerry W. Kopp
Grand Secretary
The Grand Lodge of Alberta
John E. Stevens
District Deputy Grand Master
London East District
P.O. Box 211, Stn "B" - London, ON. N6A 4V8
phone: 519-227-4133
fax: 519-227-0545
email: ddgm735@execulink.com
Wherever it
takes us.
Whatever it takes.