LaPlace man pleads guilty to $400K bank fraud scheme involving fake car loans and stolen identities
NEW ORLEANS, LA – A 40-year-old LaPlace man admitted to orchestrating a years-long bank fraud scheme that involved fake car loans, fraudulent documents, and stolen identities totaling more than $400,000 in losses…
Fugitive tries to fool Wilkes-Barre cops with fake name, fails
Wilkes-Barre, PA — A Dickson City man with an active U.S. Marshals Service warrant was arrested Tuesday morning after officers say he tried to lie about his identity during a traffic stop.…
Delaware State Police investigate armed robbery by fake ICE officers in Milton
MILTON, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating an early Saturday morning armed robbery in Milton involving two suspects impersonating federal immigration officers. The incident occurred around 1:56 a.m. on June 28…
Gravesend bookkeeper and two others indicted for $1.1 million fake payroll scheme, DA says
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A Gravesend bookkeeper and two accomplices have been indicted for allegedly stealing over $1.1 million through a fake payroll and check-cashing scheme spanning five years, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric…
Convicted Federal Felon, Ocean County GOP Chairman Blames “Fake News” for Crushing Election Loss
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore, once a kingmaker in New Jersey politics is reeling from a devastating blow where his endorsed candidate for New Jersey Governor, Bill…
Howell cops bust fake Amazon scammer in $80K sting
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Howell Township Police Department is warning residents about an ongoing scam targeting community members after a resident was nearly defrauded of $80,000 in a complex scheme involving…
Scammers impersonate NJ MVC in phishing text scheme demanding fake traffic payments
TRENTON, N.J. — A wave of SMS phishing scams has hit New Jersey residents this week, with cybercriminals impersonating the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission in fraudulent messages threatening license suspensions and financial…
Lifetime Megan’s Law offender arrested in Bensalem after arranging meeting with fake teen
BENSALEM, Pa. — A 49-year-old man from Westchester, Pennsylvania, was taken into custody Tuesday in Bensalem Township following an undercover investigation involving online communication that led to an in-person meeting. Anthony Dillard,…
FBI Director Patel Unloads on “Fake News” CNN Report on ATF Reallocation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — FBI Director Kash Patel, issued a forceful internal memo Monday rejecting a CNN report that alleged the agency planned to reassign up to one-third of its agents to the…
Nancy Mace Pulls Out of Pro-Ciattarelli Event in New Jersey Over Transgender Support, ‘Fake News’
BEDMINSTER, NJ – South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace has abruptly canceled her appearance at a New Jersey event hosted by the Authentic Leadership for America (ALFA) PAC after it was portrayed as…
Gloucester Township Police Warn of Fake “Silver Alert” on Social Media
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J., Monday — The Gloucester Township Police Department is urging residents to be cautious of a fake “Silver Alert” circulating on Facebook. The post falsely claims that a 36-year-old man…
Fake Scam Court Letter Being Distributed in Manchester
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Manchester Township Police are warning residents about a scam involving fake court summons letters being left on vehicles in local shopping plazas. These fraudulent letters claim to summon…
New York Police Nab Dozens in Fake Highway Construction Site Sting
SYRACUSE, NY – The New York State Police in Troop T, in collaboration with the State Department of Transportation, conducted “Operation Hard Hat” today, focusing on enforcing traffic laws in work zones…
Elderly Woman Scammed by Fake Bank Rep in Queens
Queens, NY — On Monday, a 77-year-old woman fell victim to a scam involving an individual posing as a Chase Bank representative. The incident occurred at approximately 3:07 PM. The scammer contacted…
Democrat Candidate Created Fake Facebook Profile to Harass Himself, Claim Victim
In an unusual twist to political campaigning, Taral Patel, a 30-year-old Democratic candidate for the Fort Bend County Commission Precinct 3 in the Houston suburbs, has been charged with online impersonation and…
Toms River Mayor Serves Cease and Desist on “Fake News” Page for Slanderous And False Claims
“Fake News” Outlet with History of Misinformation Pulls Slanderous Posts About Toms River Mayor After Served with Cease & Desist JCEN, a fire and emergency scanner news page in Ocean County, made…
NYC Correction Officer Fined for Selling Fake Disability Parking Placards
BRONX, NY – Nakia Gales, a former officer with the New York City Department of Correction, has been sentenced to a three-year Conditional Discharge and must pay a $5,000 fine for her…
Trump Denies Fake News Washington Post Story on Mandatory Military Service
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald J. Trump has vehemently denied a recent Washington Post article that suggested he might propose mandatory military service for Americans. In a statement released on Twitter,…
Political Consultant Charged for Sending Fake Joe Biden ‘Malarkey’ Robocalls
CONCORD, NH – Steven Kramer, a political consultant, faces criminal charges for sending thousands of misleading robocalls to New Hampshire voters. The robocalls, which utilized artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s…
New Jersey Seeks $2 Million to Fund Deep Fake Crime Unit
TRENTON, NJ—New Jersey lawmakers have proposed funding to combat the rising threat of “deep fakes” with the introduction of Senate Bill No. 2545 by Senator Paul D. Moriarty, representing District 4, which…
Allegany County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Fake Bail Phone Scam
Cumberland, MD – The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office alerts residents to fraudulent phone calls by scammers posing as law enforcement to extort money. Various iterations of this scam, happening locally and nationwide,…