MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Morris Township residents are being targeted by phone scammers posing as local sheriff’s officers, according to the Morris Township Police Department. These fraudsters are manipulating caller …
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BROOKLYN, NY – Two individuals were sentenced to prison for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute fraudulent COVID-19 Vaccination Cards. Jia Liu has been sentenced to 21 months in …
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BROOKLYN, NY — Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced a significant breakthrough in combating cryptocurrency scams, particularly a tactic known as “pig butchering.” This scam involves tricking individuals through online …
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FAIR LAWN, NJ – The Fair Lawn Police Department is warning residents of a recent increase in phone scams, where fraudsters pose as reputable companies to extract money and personal …
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SECAUCUS, NJ – A Secaucus couple has been arrested following an investigation into a scheme that defrauded victims across the United States out of more than $2.2 million. The United …
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PEARL RIVER, NY – Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) alerts customers to a new wave of fraudulent phone calls. On March 25 at noon, O&R announced that scammers have …
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Wenhui Sun, 34, of Lake Arbor, California, has been arrested for allegedly perpetrating a government-imposter related gold bar scam, specifically targeting elderly individuals. The scheme, which unfolded in early March …
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ELLICOTT CITY, MD – An elderly couple from Ellicott City who fell victim to a roofing scam in 2021, losing $33,000 for work that was never completed, received unexpected help …
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CHERRY HILL, NJ – The Cherry Hill Police Department has issued a warning to residents about a phone scam where callers impersonate local police officers. According to the department, this …
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ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL – A significant step was taken today to enhance the safety and aesthetic of the community around 1509 North R Street, as a long-standing nuisance property was …
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SAN DIEGO, CA — Four individuals from California were sentenced in federal court in Boston for their roles in managing a large-scale marriage fraud scheme designed to circumvent U.S. immigration …
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Vinoth Ponmaran, 35, a citizen of India, pleaded guilty today to participating in a conspiracy that targeted over 6,500 victims, many of whom were elderly, across the United States and …
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MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – In early February, a Monroe Township resident fell victim to a scam falsely claiming to be from the Federal Trade Commission. The victim was tricked into …
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PROVIDENCE, RI – In a significant legal development, Syretta Scherer, a 42-year-old from Snellville, GA, has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for her involvement in a …
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A young girl has gone missing in Escambia County, prompting a missing person’s alert from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is urgently seeking the public’s …
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Harrisburg, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has filed a lawsuit against Davis Communications Internet, Inc., and its owner, David Davis, accusing them of posing as an internet provider while …
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Barnegat, NJ – The Barnegat Township Police Department is alerting the community about a deceptive practice involving caller ID spoofing, where fraudsters mimic the department’s phone number to solicit personal …
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‘The Whole Thing Was A Scam’: Jim Biden Used His Powerful Brother’s Name To Promote Failed Health Company Nick Pope on February 18, 2024 Jim Biden frequently invoked his brother …
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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Maryland State Police are alerting residents of Anne Arundel County to a sophisticated telephone scam operation. Scammers have manipulated technology to clone or “spoof” the Maryland State …
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By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – Visa was sued on Tuesday by consumers who said the card payments network failed to make prepaid “Vanilla” gift cards less likely to being drained …
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SOMERVILLE, N.J. – The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, along with Chief Francisco Roman Jr. and Somerville Chief of Police Dennis Manning, announced the arrest of Jonathan I. Najarro, 32, of …
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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) recently conducted a webinar focusing on financial scams targeting seniors, as part of its CAREs (Crimes Against Retired & Elderly) …
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OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – On Friday, Jeffrey Crawford, a 50-year-old resident of Lacey Township, received a three-year sentence in New Jersey State Prison for Theft by Failure to Make Required …
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‘The Timing Reveals The Scam’: Fox News Legal Analyst Says Hunter Biden Will Plead The 5th Harold Hutchison on January 12, 2024 Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett said Hunter …
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With the influx of New Year’s greetings in your social media and mailboxes, vigilance is crucial, especially with messages from unknown sources. These could be from romance scammers, not long-lost …