LAPADA set up fraud alert as they help trap conman
LAPADA have set up an email alert system to warn members about fraudsters after an indepth investigation by the association led to a serial offender being caught and jailed. John Alderson of Seattle was convicted in the USA and has just been sentenced to 41 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. He must also pay restitution of $146,000 to victims.
He pleaded guilty to fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud European art and antiques dealers …