Lacey Township Woman Lost $3,500 in Amazon Scam
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Lacey woman reported she was scammed by a person impersonating an Amazon employee and is now out $3,500. On Saturday, January 9, 2021, at 12:02 p.m., Special…
Indian telemarketers scammed millions of dollars from American victims
PROVIDENCE, NEW HAMPSHIRE – United States Attorney Aaron L. Weisman today announced that his office recently convicted the fifth India-based telemarketing fraudster in the past three months who, like the others, was…
Former Craighead County Clerk Federally Indicted
LITTLE ROCK – A federal grand jury has indicted former Craighead County Clerk Jacob Kade Holliday for allegedly taking more than $1.4 million in county money for his personal use. Cody Hiland, United…
Former Manning Police Chief Gets 1 Year in Prison for Stealing $80,000 in Seized Cash
MANNING, SC— United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr., announced today that Gary Blair Shaffer, former Chief of the City of Manning Police Department, was sentenced to a year in federal prison…
Penns Grove Man Posting as Investment Advisor Scammed $3,000 from Clients
PENNSGROVE, NJ – United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Alexander S. Rowland, 29, of Penns Grove, NJ, was charged by Indictment with seven counts of mail fraud, 30 counts of…
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Agrees To Pay $920 Million in Connection with Schemes to Defraud Precious Metals and U.S. Treasuries Markets
NEW YORK, NY – JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPMorgan), a New York, New York-based global banking and financial services firm, has entered into a resolution with the Department of Justice to resolve…
Former High School Classmates Charged In 34 Count Indictment For Defrauding Corporation Of $7.2 Million
Anchorage, Alaska – U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder announced today that a pair of former high school classmates have been indicted for allegedly defrauding a multinational energy development corporation of approximately $7.2 million.…
Hotel Owner Pleads Guilty to Conspiring with Bank President to Defraud First NBC Bank
NEW ORLEANS – The United States Attorney’s Office announced that ARVIND “MIKE” VIRA (“VIRA”), age 74, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, pled guilty today to a years-long conspiracy with First NBC Bank president…
Phil Murphy to Slap 2.5% Tax on Health Insurance Premiums in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill in Trenton has been passed and is headed for Governor Phil Murphy’s desk that includes a 2.5% tax on health insurance for everyone in New Jersey. …
Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation Welcomes Seven New Trustees
Neptune, NJ – July 28, 2020 – Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of David M. Epstein, Esq., Harpreet Pall, M.D., MBA, CPE, Sandra…
What I Learned Dealing With Catfish
Social Life Social media has become something beyond a kitschy communications tool for computer nerds and shut-ins. Granted, there are plenty of nerds using social media, as well as plenty of shut-ins,…
On Thursday, Phil Murphy Said He Doesn’t Give A S**t About You Or Your Small Business
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Phil Murphy is a tone-deaf idiot who just extended his punishment of small business owners across the state. When it comes down to it, Murphy doesn’t care about…
In Toms River You Now Have Until June 1st to Pay Your Property Tax Bill Penalty Free
TOMS RIVER, NJ – There’s great news for Toms River residents, the mayor and council last night approved a 21 day extension to pay your second quarter tax bill, so you can…
New Executive Order Allows Renters to Use Security Deposit as Rent
TRENTON, NJ – There’s good news for renters during Governor Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 shutdown, renters can work with their landlords to use their security deposit as a rent payment while the state…
Phil Murphy Announces COVID-19 Mortgage Relief Program
he State of New Jersey is working to lessen the financial impact of COVID-19 on residents who are struggling to pay their mortgage and bills. Citigroup, JP Morgan Chase, US Bank, Wells…
On The Ropes in Ocean County, Kate Gibbs Wants 100% Vote by Mail Election
TOMS RIVER-After suffering a critical campaign defeat in Ocean County, Burlington County candidate for Congress in CD-3, Kate Gibbs is calling for a total vote by mail primary election in June. Gibbs,…
Governor Murphy Asks for Special Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period
TRENTON – Responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy today requested the federal government open a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) in New Jersey to allow uninsured and underinsured residents to enroll…
Travel: The Voyage Roller Coaster at Holiday World – Travel Channel
With 24.3 seconds of zero gravity, the most of any wooden coaster, the Voyage at Holiday World offers plenty of thrills. Riders scream through 1.2 miles of track, five tunnels and 90-degree…
Half of U.S. Car Buyers Spend More Time Figuring Out TV Schedule than Automobile Financing
LendingClub (NYSE: LC), America’s largest online marketplace connecting borrowers and investors, today released findings from its survey on consumer awareness of auto loan financing. The study, conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf…
Governor Murphy to Open State Bank, Would You Give Him Your Money?
TRENTON-The early 19th century just called Trenton and wants its idea back. That idea is the formation of a new bank…controlled and operated by the government. The idea in itself sparks images…