Jersey Man Conspires to File at Least 18 Fraudulent Tax Returns in Victims’ Names to Obtain Tax Refund

NEWARK, N.J. – A Bergen County, New Jersey, was charged today for his role in a conspiracy to file phony tax returns in order to illegally obtain tax refunds, U.S. Attorney Craig…

IRS Employee Sentenced for Stealing Tax Refunds

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A former IRS employee was sentenced in federal court today for stealing tax refunds. Tamara R. Miller, 40, of Kansas City, Missouri, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge…

North Tonawanda Man Charged With COVID-19 Relief Fraud

BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Michael Kornaker, 50, of North Tonawanda, NY, was charged by criminal complaint with wire fraud in relation to a national…

Two men accused of fraud against Warm Springs Tribe

PORTLAND, Ore.—U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams announced today that two men have been charged with Fraud crimes against the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon. A federal grand jury in Portland has…

Jackson’s Holbrook Little League Treasurer Who Stole from League Gets Probation, Pays Back Funds

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – It was a banner year for Holbrook Little League of Jackson in 2019. The 12-year-old Little League All-Star team had won the state championship and the Mid-Atlantic championship…

“Shameful” Three Charged for Stealing from Ocean County Veterans Charity

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on September 24, 2020, Jesse Violante, 33, of Tuckerton, Mary Anne Dileo, 67, of Manahawkin, and Gary Mclain, 33, of…

Four NJ Residents Charged in Scheme to Steal Mail and Commit Bank Fraud

NEWARK, N.J. – Four people were arrested today for their roles in a conspiracy to commit bank fraud, including soliciting U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employees to steal check books and credit cards…

Antiquities Dealers Arrested For Fraud Scheme in New York City

Erdal Dere and Faisal Khan Defrauded Antiquities Buyers and Brokers by Using False Provenances to Offer and Sell Antiquities. Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New…

IRS, Unemployment and Loan Scams Reported in Lacey

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Knowing that COVID-19 presents a rich opportunity for fraudsters to take advantage of many government assistance programs, Lacey Police reported three incidents this weekend. Fraud is on the…

Child’s Razor Euro Vespa Stolen From Home in Lacey

LACEY, NJ – On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 1:18 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to police headquarters for a report of theft. The victim reported that sometime during the overnight hours…

Police Capture Bayville Man Burglarizing Cars In Lacey

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 4:44 a.m., Officer Martin Julian responded to the 200 block of Cedar Drive in reference to a report of a car burglary.…

Warwick Man Admits to Conspire to Fraudulently Obtain COVID-19 Stimulus Loans

PROVIDENCE – A Warwick man today admitted to a federal court judge that he participated in a conspiracy with a Massachusetts man to submit fraudulent bank loan applications to a Rhode Island…

Bergen County Attorney Indicted for Fraudulently Obtaining Loans Meant to Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic

NEWARK, N.J. – A Bergen County, New Jersey, attorney who allegedly fraudulently obtained nearly $9 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans has been indicted, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito and Acting…

Possession of Firearm Leads to Time in Federal Prison in Shreveport

SHREVEPORT, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that Kelvin Broadway, 26, of Shreveport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Donald E. Walter for Possession of a Firearm by…

NJ MVC Commissioner: Long Lines Outside Don’t Mean Dysfunction Inside

TRENTON, NJ – We’ve all seen and many of us have experienced extremely long lines outside New Jersey’s many Motor Vehicle Commission locations since they reopened to the public, but MVC administrator…

Scammers Used Fake New Jersey Licenses to Buy $1.3 Million in Boats Illegally

TRENTON –Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced that nine individuals have been charged with conspiring to use stolen identities to obtain New Jersey digital driver’s licenses which they used to fraudulently purchase…

Another Crack House Shut Down in Brick, Six Arrested

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – After the police department began receiving complaints from area residents about a house on Baywood Blvd indicative of drug activity, the Street Crimes Unit Detectives initiated an investigation.…

Bronx Man Caught Using Ocean County Homes to Receive Fraudulent Online Orders

LACEY TOWNHIP, NJ – On Tuesday, August 23, 2020, at 10:36 a.m., Lacey and Berkeley detectives arrested a Bronx, New York resident during a fraud investigation. Prior to the arrest, detectives were…

Man broke into home of 95-year-old neighbor, stole her jewelry in Lacey

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Thursday, August 13, 2020, at 9:32 a.m., Officer Kymberly Gudgeon responded to a Beach Boulevard home in reference to a theft. The 95-year-old victim reported that while…

Here’s the top 12 tax scams you should know about to avoid being a victim

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today wrapped up issuing its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams. The IRS reminds taxpayers to remain vigilant to these often aggressive and evolving schemes…

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