Two arrested in $640K gold coin scam that targeted DC woman
Washington, DC – Two suspects from California have been arrested and charged with first-degree fraud after allegedly scamming a DC resident out of more than … Read more
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Jersey City man charged with extortion, impersonating federal agent in $60K scam
MONROE TWP., N.J. — A 35-year-old man from Jersey City has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses after allegedly impersonating a federal law enforcement … Read more
Bribery scam uncovered as two charged for using public official to scam local business
TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity & Accountability (OPIA) announced criminal charges Friday against two individuals accused … Read more
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 … Read more
Scam texts threaten NJ drivers with license suspension
TRENTON, N.J. — A widespread phishing scam is targeting New Jersey residents with fake text messages claiming they owe traffic ticket fines, according to a … Read more
EZ-Pass scam targeting New Jersey residents, police report multiple victims
TRENTON, N.J. — State officials are warning New Jersey residents about a new SMiShing scam involving fraudulent text messages that impersonate the state’s Motor Vehicle … Read more
‘This campaign is a scam’: Trump delegate unloads on Bill Spadea in scathing NJ governor race tirade
TRENTON, N.J. — Conservative commentator Mike Crispi issued a fiery rebuke of New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea, accusing the Republican hopeful of deception, financial … Read more
Toms River political feud erupts over controversial ‘police’ fundraiser that’s not for local cops
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A scheduled fundraiser at the Clarion Hotel has sparked political infighting in Toms River, as local resident Paul C. Williams issued … Read more
$100K Lowe’s scam: Pa. man charged in massive stolen credit card spree
HARRISBURG, PA — A Lehigh County man has been charged in a statewide fraud scheme after allegedly using stolen credit cards and fake IDs to … Read more
Two Dozen Canadians Arrested in Grandparents Scam, Bilking Americans Out of $20 Million
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Canadian law enforcement arrested 23 Canadian nationals on March 4 after they were indicted by a federal grand jury in Vermont for … Read more
Paterson trio charged in $190K scam, illegal weapons possession
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Three Paterson residents have been arrested in connection with an organized theft scheme that defrauded victims of approximately $190,000, Bergen County Prosecutor … Read more
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, … Read more
White House defends federal worker buyout as 75,000 accept program as Murphy admin call it a ‘scam’
TRENTON, NJ — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Wednesday morning that the administration was satisfied with the number of federal workers who … Read more
Kranjac blasts NJ State Committee plan as ‘anti-Trump, Christie backed anti-MAGA scam’
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Former Englewood Cliffs Mayor Mario Kranjac has sharply criticized a proposed change to New Jersey’s State Committee election process, calling it … Read more
West Orange Resident Falls Victim to “Norton Scam,” Loses Nearly $400,000
West Orange, NJ – A West Orange resident fell victim to a sophisticated computer fraud known as the “Norton Scam” on Thursday. The scam began … Read more
Middletown police arrest Canadian man in felony theft scam targeting senior
MIDDLETOWN, Del. — Middletown Police arrested a 24-year-old Canadian man on September 3 for his involvement in a felony theft scam in which he posed … Read more
Police in Secaucus warn of new sextortion scam targeting residents
SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Secaucus Police Department is alerting residents to a sextortion scam that uses images of victims’ homes to heighten fear and intimidation. … Read more
D.C. Police Warn Public of Phone Scam Involving Impersonators
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Residents are being cautioned about a new phone scam in which callers pose as Metropolitan Police officers, threatening individuals with arrest unless … Read more
Three Fugitives Wanted in Newark Lottery Scam Incident
NEWARK, N.J. — The Newark Department of Public Safety is seeking the public’s help in identifying three male suspects involved in a lottery scam that … Read more
Brick Township Police Warn Residents of Scam Involving Department’s Phone Number
Brick Township, N.J. – The Brick Township Police Department is alerting residents to a scam in which callers are fraudulently using the department’s phone number, … Read more
Dover Police Warn of Scam Involving Impersonation of Officers
DOVER, Del. — The Dover Police Department is alerting residents to a scam involving individuals impersonating police officers in an attempt to extort money over … Read more
West Virginia Woman Arrested for Theft by Deception After Alleged Service Canine Scam
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Galloway Township Police Department has arrested Catherine Causey, 52, of Kearneysville, West Virginia, in connection with an alleged theft by … Read more
Three Dominican Nationals Extradited to New Jersey for “Grandparent Scam” Charges
Newark, NJ – Three residents of Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, were extradited to the United States last week and appeared in Newark federal … Read more
Ocean City Police Warn of Chief Impersonation Scam
OCEAN CITY, MD—The Ocean City Police Department is alerting the public to a scam involving an individual impersonating Chief Ross Buzzuro. The scammer has been … Read more
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 … Read more
Man Sentenced in Multi-Million Dollar Romance Scam
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Clinton Chukudi Uchendu, 26, from Dunwoody, GA, was sentenced to over two years in prison on Monday by U.S. District … Read more
Teen Arrested in Gold Bar Scam Targeting Elderly Woman
GAITHERSBURG, MD – A 19-year-old Brooklyn resident, Zhenyong Weng, has been arrested on charges of defrauding an 82-year-old Silver Spring woman through a government-imposter gold … Read more
Brooklyn DA Shuts Down Smishing Scam Targeting New Yorkers
Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, in collaboration with New York City Mayor Eric Adams, has announced the successful shutdown of 11 internet … Read more
Elderly New York City Woman Victim of $16,900 Bail Scam
Elderly Woman Scammed in Bail Money Scheme NEW YORK, NY – A distressing scam targeting an 87-year-old woman unfolded on Wednesday at noon, as she … Read more
New Scam is Targeting Owners of Lost Pets
CHESAPEAKE, VA – The Chesapeake Police Department is issuing a warning to residents about a new scam targeting pet owners. According to Chesapeake Animal Services, … Read more
Police Warn of New Online Dating Scam
COLUMBUS, OH—The Columbus Division of Police is alerting the public to an increasing internet scam targeting dating app users. Detectives report that scammers bait individuals … Read more
Glen Cove Broker Sentenced for Defrauding Investors in Pre-IPO Scam
MINEOLA, NY – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced today that a former investment broker from Glen Cove has been sentenced to up … Read more
Scam Alert Issued for Fictitious “Pittsburgh Balloon Glow” Event
ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA — The Allegheny County Police Department has issued a scam alert concerning a non-existent event titled “Pittsburgh Balloon Glow,” purportedly scheduled at … Read more
Surge in Kidnapping Scam Calls Targeting Spanish-Speaking Families in Stamford
STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Police Department reports a significant increase in scam calls over the past three weeks, targeting Spanish-speaking families via WhatsApp. Scammers … Read more
D.C. Police Warn of Police Impersonator Phone Scam
Washington, D.C. – D.C. Police have issued a warning today about a phone scam targeting the public. Impersonating MPD officers, scammers have been contacting individuals, … Read more
Brooklyn Charges Cryptocurrency Scam Targeting Russian Community in U.S.
BROOKLYN, NY—Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced significant progress in combating cryptocurrency scams that predominantly targeted the Russian-speaking community in Brooklyn and other U.S. states. … Read more
Woman Loses $300 in Online Apartment Scam in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, PA — A 25-year-old woman fell victim to an apartment rental scam, as reported to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department on Sunday at approximately … Read more
North Huntingdon Township Police Thwart Grandparent Scam, Two Arrested
NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA – In a swift response, North Huntingdon Township Police arrested two men involved in a grandparent scam that targeted a local couple. … Read more
New York Scammer Caught Impersonating Federal Agent in Delaware Cash to Gold Scam
MILLSBORO, DE – Rakeshkumar Patel, a 35-year-old resident of Flushing, New York, has been arrested on charges of felony theft. The arrest followed a joint … Read more
Morris County Alert: Jury Duty Scam Awareness
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ—The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and Morris County Sheriff’s Office have issued a warning about a jury duty scam affecting residents. Scammers, posing … Read more
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 … Read more
Scammers Targeting New Jersey EZ-Pass Scam
WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Many in New Jersey would say that EZ-Pass on its own is a scam, but officials warned of a new scam targeting … Read more
Brooklyn DA Targets “Pig Butchering” Crypto Scam, Recovers Millions
BROOKLYN, NY — Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced a significant breakthrough in combating cryptocurrency scams, particularly a tactic known as “pig butchering.” This scam … Read more
‘The Whole Thing Was A Scam’: Jim Biden Used His Powerful Brother’s Name To Promote Failed Health Company
‘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 … Read more
‘The Timing Reveals The Scam’: Fox News Legal Analyst Says Hunter Biden Will Plead The 5th
‘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 … Read more
Fox News Contributor Blasts Proposals Being Discussed At UN Climate Gathering
Harold Hutchison on December 5, 2023 During a Tuesday appearance on Fox Business News, Deroy Murdock criticized several related proposals being discussed at the COP28 … Read more
Critics Call Hill 10-Story Twin Tower Redesign an ‘Election Scam’
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Councilman Justin Lamb, a critic of Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill’s plan to build a massive 10-story apartment … Read more
Toms River mayor waged three-year publicly funded legal battle in failed pension ‘scam’
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill is under fire after waging a three-year legal battle to claim retirement benefits was clearly … Read more
‘Empire Of Fraud’: Cryptocurrency Reporter Calls FTX Collapse The End Of A ‘Cryptographic Scam’
A journalist covering cryptocurrency told Fox News host Tucker Carlson Thursday that the collapse of FTX was the “end of the mirage” on a “financialized” … Read more
Federal Grand Jury in Louisville Indicts New York Man for His Role in “Grandparent Scam” Targeting Senior Victims
Louisville, KY – A federal grand jury in Louisville returned an indictment in October charging a New York man with conspiracy to commit mail fraud … Read more