I got this from the NE-TN list and thought you may like to see it. Thought you folks might be interested in this Joyce Gaston Reece >From 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. Earlier today, the Cedar Rapids police department arrested Elias Abodeely for his activities with GenSeekers.com and the other websites 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 soon. -- Dick Eastman Nancy --- Rae Smith --- raedavissm@mindspring.com --- EarthLink: The #1 provider of the Real Internet.