Text scam posing as NJMVC targets millions across New Jersey, officials warn
MAYS LANDING, NJ — Authorities in Atlantic County are warning residents statewide of a widespread phone scam involving fake text messages claiming to be from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC).…
Florida woman posing as ICE agent kidnaps immigrant in Bay County, deputies say
PANAMA CITY, Fla. — A Florida woman is behind bars after allegedly impersonating a federal immigration agent and kidnapping a woman who believed she was being detained by a legitimate officer, according…
Scammer posing as ‘Amazon Fraud Department’ dupes NYC victims out of $74K in cash handoffs
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The NYPD is searching for a suspect linked to a pair of grand larceny incidents in Brooklyn where victims were scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars by…
Queens man charged with visa fraud after posing as federal agent for nearly a decade
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A Queens man has been charged with wire fraud, mail fraud, and impersonating a federal law enforcement officer after allegedly deceiving a woman into giving him $500,000 by falsely…
Man posing as FBI agent arrested in $40,000 scam attempt in New Jersey
EVESHAM, N.J. — A Cherry Hill man was arrested after allegedly attempting to defraud a resident out of $40,000 by posing as an FBI agent, Evesham police said. Detectives began investigating the…
Man Posing as Woman Arrested After Assaulting Congresswoman Nancy Mace Inside U.S. Capitol Bathroom
WASHINGTON — Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) alleged late Monday that she was physically assaulted by a transwoman, whom she described as a “biological male,” inside a restroom at the U.S. Capitol. Mace…
Edgewater resident scammed by police impersonator posing as jury duty officer
EDGEWATER, Md. — Authorities in Anne Arundel County are investigating a fraud incident in which a caller impersonated a police officer and convinced a victim to send money under the pretense of…
Men Posing as Repair Workers Robbed Bronx Man at Knifepoint Inside His Apartment
BRONX, N.Y. — Two unidentified men posing as repair workers forced their way into a Bronx apartment on Friday, September 20, 2024, and robbed a man at knifepoint, police said. The incident…
Photo Surfaces of Biden Appointed Chef Posing With Failed Trump Assassin Ryan Wesley Routh
A shocking development has surfaced in the political world, with a photo of a Florida assassin, Ryan Wesley Routh seen alongside celebrity chef José Andrés. The timing and location of the image…
Scammers Posing as Basketball Charity Fundraiser Scamming Victims in Central Park
NEW YORK, NY—The NYPD is requesting the public’s help in identifying four suspects involved in a fraudulent scheme and attempted theft in Central Park. The incident occurred near West 101st Street and…
Annapolis Man Posing as Softball Arrested for Attempted Luring of Young Girls
Annapolis, MD – Detectives arrested 47-year-old Donald Joseph Powell last Monday in connection with alleged sexual abuse of a minor, 4th-degree sex offense, and second-degree assault. Powell was accused of attempting to…
Man Charged for Illegally Posing as Immigration Attorney to Defraud Migrants
MANHATTAN, NY – The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced the indictment of Pablo Israel Ortega Cuenca, 33, for posing as an immigration attorney. Cuenca is charged with counts of Immigrant Assistance Services,…
Analysis-Hybrid vehicle sales surge in China, posing fresh threat to foreign automakers
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – As EV makers in China wage an intense price war to prop up slowing demand, Chinese brands with strong hybrid lineups are emerging as winners, attracting consumers with vehicles…
Boston Man Posing As Uber Driver Raped Unsuspecting Female Victim
BOSTON, MA – A Worcester resident faces charges after posing as an Uber driver and sexually assaulting a woman in Downtown Boston, according to Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden. Qabel Najeeb, 29,…
Four Severn Juveniles Posing as Online Date Attacked and Robbed Victim
SEVERN, MD – Early Monday morning, at 2:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 8200 block of Marlton Court in Severn following a robbery report. The victim stated he was meeting a…
Student Arrested After Posing with Gun Inside High School
LANCASTER, PA – On Tuesday at around 9:00 am, Lancaster City Police School Resource Officers were alerted to a student who had posed with a handgun in a photograph sent to other…
Pemberton School Employee Charged for Posing as Teen to Lure Child Victim
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – Christopher J. Perry, a 34-year-old Information Technology Coordinator employed by the Pemberton Township School District, was arrested today on multiple charges, including attempting to engage in a sexual…
Gas Prices Spike Almost 30 Cents In Just A Month, Posing Potential Headache For Biden
Gas Prices Spike Almost 30 Cents In Just A Month, Posing Potential Headache For Biden Nick Pope on August 7, 2023 The average per-gallon price of gasoline at the pump spiked by…
Home Invaders Posing as FBI Agents Take Benz, $40k from Queens Couple
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals involved in a home invasion and robbery incident. The incident occurred on Sunday,…
Suspected Chinese Spies Posing As Tourists Are Trying To Infiltrate US Military Bases: REPORT
Suspected Chinese Spies Posing As Tourists Are Trying To Infiltrate US Military Bases: REPORT Micaela Burrow on May 31, 2023 Chinese nationals attempted to gain access to U.S. military bases in Alaska,…
Lab Holding Dangerous Viruses Seized By Fighters, Posing ‘High Risk Of Biological Hazard’
Lab Holding Dangerous Viruses Seized By Fighters, Posing ‘High Risk Of Biological Hazard’ Jason Piccolo on April 25, 2023 The World Health Organization’s (WHO) leading Sudan representative warned of a ‘huge biological…
Morris County Man Admits Posing as Woman to Solicit Explicit Content from Minors
NEWARK, N.J. – Steven Brooks, a 36-year-old man from Morristown, New Jersey, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to producing and possessing child [censored]ography. Brooks admitted to using a fake online persona to solicit…
Indian states likely to fall short of spending targets, posing growth risk – economists
By Ira Dugal MUMBAI (Reuters) – Twelve large Indian states, which have released their local budgets over the past few weeks and forecast aggressive spending growth in 2023-24, are likely to fall…
West Deptford man finds out his indecent pics were sent to cop posing as a 14-year-old girl
WEST DEPTFORD, NJ – The Mercer County Prosecutor’s office arrested Todd Merinuk, 27, of West Deptford after he sent indecent photos of himself over the internet to a person he believed to…
Home invaders posing as Con-Ed workers handcuff, blindfold 58-year-old woman
NEW YORK, NY – A 58-year-old woman was handcuffed and blindfolded by two male suspects posing as Con-Edison employees on Monday. According to detectives with the New York City Police Department’s 67th…
Tennis-Djokovic’s father seen posing with fans carrying Russia flags
By Shrivathsa Sridhar MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australian Open organisers have issued a reminder to players and their entourages about their policy on “inappropriate flags” after a video emerged showing Novak Djokovic’s father…
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