the accountant. >> Yeah, I got you. >> What' you know so far? >> All right. So, apparently I don't make contact with him. He's sitting over here in the office. Apparently, he deposited this check, I guess, two day. Was that two days ago? What's today's date? >> Yeah, today's 16th. >> Okay. So, 2 days ago it was put on a two-day hold. So, it was supposed to be released today. >> So, he came back in today. Do we know where it was deposited? >> He did it on his app. mobile, which is how it's kind of like, >> but I'm looking at it and you can tell that it's altered. >> So, um, he came in to try to do a $15,000 withdrawal. >> And you said you've been in contact with this company here. >> Yeah. And they confirmed that, uh, the checks were stolen and this check specifically was mailed to a completely different business. >> Okay. >> So, we don't know how many checks there. >> What was the uh the clue to you that it was uh >> So, when you I mean, there's a lot of things. So, like the fact that it's all this font in general is not the same as the rest, which is a big indicator of fraud. We see a lot of fraud here. We're able to like blow this image up up there and you could just tell. >> So, when I looked at that, I contacted the business and they confirmed it was altered. Well, stolen. The checks were stolen. And that's not the right pay, she said. >> Was this one of y'all's cards? >> Yeah, it's just the debit card they used. 115. Can you check? >> So, Can I get um Well, I'm going to need your information as well, but >> Okay. >> Um I will need the probably the contact info for this company so I can speak. >> So, all this is correct. It looks like I basically just Googled them and the number came up and then they actually got me holding with the CEO. >> They got me in contact with the CEO, but I just Googled this business and uh it's all this information, the address and all that to be right, but I called the number on Google. Not necessarily. It's the number. >> Yeah. >> And then does he know that does he know that he's been detained or does he just >> this one? >> Um, cool. It came back. It came back to David. >> The ON, but I can't tell. I I want to I want to go run it and look at the picture and see what comes back on the picture. Um, you want me to go in there with you while you tell there or you want me to go running first? >> I'm just going to interview see what he wants to tell me. >> Okay. >> Okay. I'll go run this real quick and see what the picture looks like and I'll be right back. >> You're good. >> Hello. >> How you doing today? >> I'm good, sir. Hey, I'm officer Flynn with the Brook Police Department. Yes, sir. So, um, first, do you have any weapons or anything on you? No, sir. No. Okay. >> So, the bank thinks that the, uh, check is a fraud. Is there anything you can tell me about the check? >> Uh, no, sir. It's actually a check from my business partner. >> Okay. >> Um, been knowing the guy for years. >> It's from your business partner? >> Yes, sir. Yes, sir. >> Do you mind if I take notes? >> Yes, sir. Okay. There you go. Where am I? >> And the check is a fraud. >> No, no, no. They said >> that's the individual I just ran I gave. >> They said [snorts] they uh they think it might be fraud. So, you know, we got to investigate. >> Okay. >> Um >> what's real quick? What's your first name? >> David. >> So, you said the check was from whom? It was actually uh uh the property is Purdue properties for Purdue properties is the name of the business. Actually the check was from my business partner is just for repairs actually for property. >> Okay. So you're saying the check was check >> for him? >> No, it's for us for repairs for the property. We plan to put the money into the property and be able to take out the equity out. >> Highway. Were you clear on that? >> Uh, yeah. >> Yeah. Um, [clears throat] >> okay. So, sorry. I know we just discussed this, but >> Yes, sir. >> It's hard to keep track of some things sometimes. So, check was written to your to your business partner or to to the group of you guys? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. And who was who was the check from? It was Jeremy. >> It was written to Jeremy. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. >> Um, >> it was one of his closed appointment acquaintances. We were just at the property Monday. >> And do you know who wrote the check? What business? I don't know the name of the business. >> Okay. >> I don't know the name of the business, but we were all literally just there Monday. We were just there Tuesday. >> What property was it for? >> It was for a property. The property is 2550 Westwood Northern Boulevard. >> Well, if the check isn't good, I've already started repairs on this property. Yeah, I understand. >> Do you have the physical check with you? >> No, I did not bring it with me. No, sir. >> Were you the one that deposited? >> It was a direct. Yes. Just took a picture with all of us was together. Literally. >> What did you deposit on your on your phone? >> On my phone. Yeah. All of us was together. >> Gotcha. Who's all of us? >> Uh me and Jeremy and the other gentlemen. We were all standing here together. Gotcha. >> Is there a phone number for Jeremy? See with uh is he part of the business decision? >> No. Well, just with this one because we kind of needed his help. We were at a stand still. >> Yeah. >> Just with this one. >> But this is actually our first endeavor. >> You and uh the other guy. >> No, this is property. Our first endeavor. >> Gotcha. >> So you guys were trying to flip houses. >> That's what we're doing. >> Yeah. Yeah, there's money in it. It's just I don't know if right now's the time, man. Market's starting to change direction. >> But, you know, that's why actually what we're doing now is really more of investing and we'll keep the property. It's just taking out the equity. >> Yeah. >> Who deposited this check? So you you have a a combined bank account for your company with whoever Mr. Porter is. >> No, I have uh my separate bank account and the business bank account. >> Okay. Who is who who is the of Purdue Properties? >> That's chairman. >> Okay. >> Partner. >> Okay. So, so which account was this check deposited into? Your >> business account. >> The business account. Yes, sir. >> Okay. And you're the one that signed to this check? >> Yes, sir. >> What exactly is the issue with the check? >> Well, listen, one thing that we're looking at right now is I'm comparing I would assume that you sign a lot of things being a business person. Correct. Yes, sir. Yes, sir. >> So, people tend to sign their signature the exact same way every time, right? >> Yes, sir. >> And you know, your signature is on your driver's license. Yes, sir. >> So, I'm looking at your signature on your driver's license, and I'm looking at the signature on the back of this check, and I could tell you that they don't look anything alike. They look completely different. So, that's the that's the first thing that stands out to me. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. >> But a signature on a business check, is that is that really a problem? That's what I'm asking. What the? >> So that's not that's not that's not why we're here. That's just something that I happen that happened to stand out to me. >> How how how do you know Mr. >> We work together? >> Well, I see that. I mean, obviously you guys have a business together. >> We work together. Delta Airlines. We have a our first job is together. >> Okay. So, you know him from a previous job? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. >> How long you known each other? >> 2011. >> 2011. >> 2011. Okay. Did you explain to him why they called us? >> Not yet. >> That the check appear to be fraud. >> Yeah. So >> 125. >> All right. >> But so this is why because this gentleman actually offered to meet us here with the check. The only reason we did was because it was closer. Just do it over the phone. The bank has been in contact with the company who is the holder of these checks. Yes, sir. >> Okay. >> So, they have notified the bank that not only are they not familiar with your company, um but that they have recently had checks stolen from their business and that this specific check 005185, >> Yes, sir. is written in their records to a completely different company. >> Okay. This check is fraudulent. >> All right. >> Yes, sir. >> So, this is this is one of those things. I don't know if the police officer has ever told you this before, but this is one of those this is one of those times where we we know the answers to questions that we're asking you, saying what you're going to tell us. And it would be in your best interest to be completely honest because that dictates which direction things go for. Yes, sir. >> Right. So, I'm asking you questions. You're giving me answers. I already know the answer. This check is fraudulent. There's no there's no ifands or buts about that. The bank has been in company with in contact with the company. This community construction group. >> Yes, sir. >> And community construction group. I had them ask very specifically if they were familiar with your company to see if there had been some sort of mixup. This is the first time >> and and they're not they're not familiar at all. The other thing that I find kind of odd is that um and I know you said you've known Mr. Jeremy since 2011. $45,000 is an awful lot of money. Um to have a bank account, a company bank account with a business partner who's not even on the bank account. I'm here to tell you some of my closest friends in the world that I've known for 20 plus years, if I was handling if our company was handling money like that, $45,000, you best believe that my name is going to be on that bank account as well. So, just kind of odd that your your company would be dealing with large sums of money to the tune of $45,000, but your name is the only name that's on the company business account. just just something that's again kind of >> kind of odd. So, um you sure that there's no >> other information that you offer in reference to this check or anything like that? >> Well, I really have nothing else. I don't not know nothing else about the check. Okay. >> But as far as the situation with me and Jeremy, we also we have two businesses. Like I said, we've known each other a long time. >> Okay. >> We also have a trucking business. The trucking business was what he wanted to pursue. It is 100% in his name. >> Okay. >> The property was it something totally different to pursue? >> If that's if that's something I I'm I'm not telling I'm not saying you're lying. What I'm saying is it just seems kind of odd. >> And on and like I said, that was the reason that I personally had to deposit the check because he couldn't come up and deposit it in with my account. It was basically my account. So, yes, I did meet him and we deposited the check. But I didn't think anything was wrong. >> Y'all deposited the check >> together >> through the app. >> Yes. Together. Right. Okay. >> But I didn't think anything was wrong because I've used the money already. Bought stuff with the money and everything. >> So, I didn't think anything was an issue. Okay. That is what I learned. >> Okay. >> How long's your business been? This is a [clears throat] new business. >> Okay. >> This is This is a new business. The trucking business is 3 years old. This business is a year and a half. >> A year and a half. >> I want to say yes. A year and a half. >> Okay. And you've >> year. >> How long have you had the account? >> Since June. >> You're a Navy Federal since June. >> Okay. The business account has only been open for 3 months. >> Okay. >> Maybe you No, it's been a long three months, hasn't it? >> Remember just a minute ago when I told you sometimes I'll ask you a question that I already know the answer to. >> The business account has only been open for 3 months. He's the only one listed on the business. >> Again, whether or not that's a >> agreement between the two of them, I don't know. And then he's telling me that the check cuz he said that they he deposited it. There's three of them there and that the check was from a friend that he doesn't know. It's just a guy named Buddy >> that we've done business with before. We've told for him before and everything, transported for him before. >> And who does he work for? He works for the company on this check or he's subcontracting you? >> I'm honestly not 100% You can see there in lies one of the problems. >> Yeah, my not 100% sure. >> So, >> we'll be back with you in just a moment. >> I mean, 45 grand, man. I I would be on that bank account. Yeah. >> You know, so I asked if they ever had any suspicious activity on his account before. She said no because the account's only 3 months old. He said that he stated he's positive. So he's positive. Okay. And um spoke to the business. She had the business on the phone. I don't I only had asked two questions. She check 115. If you're checking on a sweet land, um but I asked the two very specific questions that I had her ask was one, are they familiar with this company at all? Have they ever done business with this company? They said no, then they have no idea who that is. The second question was she said that this check had been written to a different company and the company is uh K uh C A S A N or C A S O N environmental demolition services. That's who this check was written was actually written to. >> Yeah. Well, I think being that we have spoken to the company and they said that that check's been accounted for for another payout. Um, >> I still find it really odd that those signatures don't match or like it doesn't even look close to me. >> I understand if you change your style cuz I did. >> Yeah, my style's changed. >> Yeah, but I would think as a business >> matters nothing. But no, no, >> I mean that's a that's a a D and then a No, this is a very clear A and a D at the end and then I mean that's a very clear P and I don't know what that is. Um so but I did wrong but the ID does come back to him. It's not it's not a fake ID. >> Okay. So, first things first, go ahead and stand up. Turn around. Could you please not arrest me in front of the bank? Can I walk outside with you guys? >> No, I'm not going to do that. >> Okay. Just put your phone down. Don't spill in my pocket. It's okay. >> The reason I'm not going to walk you outside is because if you decide to run >> Oh, honestly. >> I don't feel like chasing me. >> All right, let's turn the water. Let me make sure these cuffs are are not too tight. And I'm going to lock them so they don't get any tighter on you. All right. Get a finger in on that one. Okay. So, the issue is the bank said that the check appears to be altered. Go and stand in front of my car, please. The check appears to be altered and the account that the or the company that wrote the check has no idea who your business is and they've confirmed that that check number was written to another business. Okay. So, you're telling me that you were given a check uh from a person that you don't know, you deposited it, and now you're trying to withdraw funds. So, you the way I interpret that is you deposited a fraudulent check and you're trying to withdraw money from fraud. Okay. >> Yes, sir. >> So, go ahead and face the vehicle. Spread your feet for me. Do you have any weapons or anything on you? Any contra? Anything I need to be worried about? He was charged with thirdderee forgery. Thanks for watching. Be sure to subscribe for more videos like this.