Woman Charged In Check Scam That Fleeced Two Stamford Businesses

STAMFORD, CONN. -- A phony check scheme that swindled two Stamford companies out of thousands of dollars has resulted the arrest of a Windsor Locks woman, according to a report by the Stamford Advocate.

Stamford police have arrested a Windsor Locks woman in a phony check scheme that allegedly netted her nearly $56,000.
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Carol Reif

02/24/2016 12:30 p.m.

Kazia Kostrzewa, 27, accused of stealing nearly $56,000, has been charged with forgery and larceny, the Stamford Advocate report said.

Police told the Stamford Advocate that Kostrzewa cashed counterfeit checks at numerous bank locations throughout the area.

To read the Stamford Advocate story, click here.

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