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 officer to extort tens of thousands of…
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 warning issued by the state’s Administrative Office…
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 Commission and EZ-Pass. According to recent reports,…
‘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 mismanagement, and betrayal of the MAGA movement…
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 a blistering public statement accusing organizers of…
$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 purchase nearly $100,000 in merchandise from at…
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 allegedly running a “grandparent scam” that defrauded…
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 Mark Musella announced Friday. Yasen R. Delgado,…
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…
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 accepted a voluntary buyout program, despite questions…
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 a “total anti-Trump, anti-MAGA scam” designed to…
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 with an email from “Symantec Norton Associates”…
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 as a bail bonds agent to steal…
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. The scam, reported this week by a…
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 they provide personal information or comply with…
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 took place on Wednesday afternoon. The incident…
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, 732-262-1100, in an attempt to deceive residents.…
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 the phone. The department has received multiple…
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 deception scheme involving the sale of a…
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 court yesterday on charges related to a…
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 contacting residents via email and phone, falsely…
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…
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 Court Judge Jill N. Parrish, following his…
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 bar scam. Montgomery County Police apprehended Weng…
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 domains linked to a smishing scam. This…
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 was deceived into handing over $16,900. The…
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