I wouldn't take a check - I insisted on cash or goods. They did sell some stuff for me, but with all the time wasted calling and stopping by the store to try and get paid I think I earned minimum wage or less.
Scavengers Closed??
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Michael was arrested months ago for bad checks. There is a very nice lady,Kathy, taking over the property. Welcome Kathy!!!
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office arrested 56-year-old Michael Durward Hayes, on July 10th. Hayes formerly owned and operated Scavenger’s Consignment Store located at 4552 US Hwy 98, Santa Rosa Beach.
The investigation began in November 2011 when victims contacted the Sheriff’s Office after noticing fraudulent purchases on their credit cards. Hayes is charged with 5 counts of fraudulent use of a credit card, 5 counts of identity theft and 5 counts of grand theft.
Multiple complaints were also filed after Hayes closed Scavenger’s without notice and did not render payment nor return items currently on consignment to the rightful owners. In addition Hayes is being charged with 1 count of scheme to defraud and an additional count of grand theft. Hayes was booked at the Walton County Jail.
The investigation began in November 2011 when victims contacted the Sheriff’s Office after noticing fraudulent purchases on their credit cards. Hayes is charged with 5 counts of fraudulent use of a credit card, 5 counts of identity theft and 5 counts of grand theft.
Multiple complaints were also filed after Hayes closed Scavenger’s without notice and did not render payment nor return items currently on consignment to the rightful owners. In addition Hayes is being charged with 1 count of scheme to defraud and an additional count of grand theft. Hayes was booked at the Walton County Jail.