Section Supervisors
- Lieutenant Alan Earls: [email protected]
- Administrative Assistant: Aisha Spraggins, [email protected]
Fraud
Cases investigated by this section include but are not limited to: Embezzlement, Forgery, Theft, Scams, Checks, Credit Cards, Identity Theft, and various types of Counterfeiting to include checks, credit cards and merchandise. We work closely with State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. We also have a working relationship with all major Banks, Credit Unions, and other Financial Institutions.
Some cases assigned to this Section are easily prosecuted in criminal court, while others may fall into a "Civil" category. Questions may be directed to a detective by calling the Section directly at 615-862-7594. To file a police report, call 615-862-8600.
- Steps To Follow When Accepting Checks
- Steps To Follow When Accepting Credit Cards
- Common Scams in Davidson County
- Identity Theft
- Internet Fraud
Report Western Union Fraud
If Scammers had you pay them via Western Union, you can now file a claim to get money back. For more information, visit Federal Trade Commission: Western Union Refunds
Report Cyber Crimes
Report Cyber Crimes on the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center web site.
Related Fraud Investigation Links
Pawn Shops
We ensure that all Pawn Shops and Jewelry Stores in Davidson County report their daily activities to the MNPD as is stated in T.C.A. 45-6-209(d). Pawn Shop investigators routinely perform random inspections at pawn shops to verify that the information reported to the MNPD is correct. Cases investigated include but are not limited to: Theft, Embezzlement, Money Laundering and Organized Retail Crimes. We work closely with MNPD Precinct Investigations along with State, Local and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. We also have a working relationship with all major retailers and grocery store chains.
Pawn shops and gold and silver stores should register at LeadsOnline to report daily transactions.
State Law: Notice Regarding Resellers of Stored Value Cards
The excerpt from the law that is related to the Pawn Shop Section is shown below:
(5) Local law enforcement agencies shall notify merchants known to sell stored value cards of the recording and reporting requirements required by subdivisions (f)(1)-(f)(4). The notification to merchants shall be in writing and shall state the law enforcement agency's policy regarding how the information is to be reported in the applicable jurisdiction and certify that any data collected from the merchant will be stored in a secure and confidential manner. All records shall be delivered to the appropriate law enforcement agency or its designated reporting database in an electronic or other report format approved by that same agency within twenty-four (24) hours from the date of the transaction. The information shall be stored on a law enforcement owned, operated, and housed server. Any gift card database software should be free for state law enforcement agencies; state, county, and city government agencies; and for the merchants that are reporting.
This excerpt is taken from state law: Senate Bill 1717, An Act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-14-113, relative to the Organized Retail Crime Prevention Act.