> SPECIAL EDITION: Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter > > The following "Special Edition" is being sent to subscribers to the > Plus > Edition of Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter: > > I have written a number of times about a genealogy-related scam that > operates under a variety of names, including GenSeekers.com, > GenealogyGiants.com and more. In the July 7 edition of the > newsletter, I > identified the owner/operator of this "business" as 21-year-old Elias > Abodeely of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Since then, I have had conversations > with > several people in Iowa about this "business." > > I can now report that earlier today the Cedar Rapids police department > arrested Elias Abodeely for his activities with GenSeekers.com and the > other Web sites he operates. > > KWWL television in Iowa is now reporting that Cedar Rapids Police have > made an arrest after a two year Internet crime investigation. The > crimes > involved genealogy websites. Today police arrested Elias Abodeely II of > Cedar Rapids.. He faces four charges: 1st degree theft, identity theft, > money laundering, and ongoing criminal conduct. Police say they expect > to > file charges against more suspects. > > Details are still developing. Keep an eye on the newsletter Discussion > Board at http://www.eogn.com for updates. I will also be writing about > this in the next newsletter. Lanita I Should have asked them BEFORE they died!