On June 15th, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. I was arrested and charged with 1st Degree Forgery in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Back on or around June 5th, 2006, I was solicited with an employment opportunity. The person introduced themselves as a 25 Year old Female from England that is with a company called "Rosehousehold." The company is to be based out of the United Kingdom and West Africa. She claimed her boss was seeking someone that could process their company orders in the United States and you would work independently. A customer will send you a check addressed to you in your name, you would cash the check into your banking account, keep 10 percent of the funds and send the rest via Western Union Money Transfer.

Upon agreeing to this opportunity, I asked for the company's address, telephone number and whom is her boss or owner. The name I received is a Kelvin Ozokudu and I contacted and spoke with this Kelvin person asking all of the necessary questions to ensure that this was a legit business venture. I was even advised that the employment process would take approximately a week because they had to verify if I had a criminal backgroud because this opportunity involves processing checks with large sums of money. I was also told not to tell about the opportunity to no one and do not try to scam them and keep the money because they know where I live and they will come after me.

So I waited about a week and was contacted and given a fed-ex tracking number and was told I should be expecting the check being sent via overnight delivery. I also recieved instructions on how to process this payment information along with western union money transfer information. I recieved the check on June 15th, 2006 in the amount of $2,550. After coming from a job interview, I went into the actual branch that the check was drawn from to cash the check instead of going through my banking account due to the fact that the bank would be able to verify the funds faster and the money can be drawn directly out of the customer's account. I entered the bank and gave the teller the check and did NOT endorse the back of the check yet. I was adivsed to sit and wait. About 10 minutes later two police officers arrived and began questioning me about the check that I received. I fumbled over telling them about how I got this check due to being in total fear and I never had to face the police before about anything. The police totally intimidated me and told me that I was a liar and that I have done this before. I NEVER held a criminal record in my life nor have NEVER been arrested. I was arrested and was not given my MIRANDA RIGHTS. I was in a holding cell for 6 and a half hours before I was given the charge of 1st Degree Forgery. I was out on bond 5:00 a.m. on June 16th, 2006. I handed over the following information to the police: 1. The check that was made out to me in my name. 2. The emailed instructions I was given. 3. The fed-ex package that this check came in.

Once I was released and returned home, I decided in my mind since I was deceived, I have to press for more information from this fraudulent person in order to have my name cleared. I had messages from this Lisa Brown pressing about the money for this check. I lied and stalled to her and told her that the bank is holding the check in my account to verify funds. After that conversation, I began asking this person is the really a real business and she would not have me processing bad checks would she. I copied this entire conversation and pasted it into a word format. She also provided me with names and fed-ex tracking numbers of information of those that has processed checks from the same person and she made the statement to me that I am the only one that is holding up progress. I recieved a total of 4 different names 3 from fed-ex and 1 from dhl. I printed all of this information for my defense. I received full address information from the dhl information and also did an internet search for the telephone number. Called the telephone number and left a message, never got a return call back.

I do not have a court date set as of yet and I do not have money to retain an attorney. I have resided in the state of Georgia for 30 days. I never held a criminal record in my life nor have been arrested. I moved to Georgia from the state of Ohio. I was looking for employment only to be tripped up on a scam that can cost me not to be able to utilize my associate degree in applied business in real estate that i have worked so hard for. I need advise on how to proceed. I have recieved free consultation from attorneys and of course they want money; however, I was advised that the charge against me can be dismissed. I am trying to seek employment at this time, but now I am VERY careful of whom I speak with.

If anyone could assist me, I can be reached at 678-620-0897. Or email at: ss.harris2006@yahoo.com.

Thank you!