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…
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, scammers are contacting individuals claiming to have…
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 into exchanging explicit photos, then claim the…
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 to seven-and-a-half years in prison for a…
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 3730 Buffalo Drive in South Park. Over…
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 have been falsely claiming to have kidnapped…
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, falsely claiming that warrants have been issued…
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. His office’s Virtual Currency Unit has effectively…
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 5:57 PM. The incident occurred on Park…
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. The incident occurred on May 29, 2024,…
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 investigation involving Delaware State Police and the…
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 as law enforcement officials, are reportedly demanding…
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,…
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 the toll collection system used on roads…
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 involves tricking individuals through online platforms into…
‘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 Biden frequently invoked his brother Joe Biden’s…
‘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 analyst Gregg Jarrett said Hunter Biden would…
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 gathering in Dubai. Murdock previously noted in…
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 building in Downtown Times River, nothing 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 not entitled to. Hill began seeking those…
‘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” economy. FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange, filed for bankruptcy Nov.…
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 for his role in a “grandparent scam”…
Inmates and Family Members Indicted for Role in Nationwide Phone Scam Targeting Home Depot
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal grand jury last week indicted eight individuals for their roles in a prison-based phone scam that targeted retailers throughout the country, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and…
Dallas Man Charged In $26 Million Real Estate Scam
A Dallas man who allegedly scammed Chinese investors out of more than $26 million has been federally charged, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham. Timothy Lynch…
Dallas Man Charged In $26 Million Real Estate Scam
A Dallas man who allegedly scammed Chinese investors out of more than $26 million has been federally charged, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham. Timothy Lynch…
Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty in $4 Million Romance Scam Fraud
BOSTON – A Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston in connection with a wire fraud and money laundering scheme involving funds obtained from “romance scam” victims. Kofi Osei,…
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