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Howell cops bust fake Amazon scammer in $80K sting

May 29, 2025

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…

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Scammer posing as ‘Amazon Fraud Department’ dupes NYC victims out of $74K in cash handoffs

March 26, 2025

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…

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Local Scammer Bilked Man Out of $200,000 in Investment Funds

February 28, 2025

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Manchester Township man has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly misusing more than $200,000 entrusted to him for investment purposes, authorities said. James Hankins, Jr.,…

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Illinois Gold Bar Scammer Captured in Maryland

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – Neel Patel, a 23-year-old from Carol Stream, IL, has been arrested by the Montgomery County Police Department for allegedly scamming elderly individuals. The scam involved impersonating a government…

August 7, 2024

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Maryland Police on the Hunt for Tech Support Scammer

Maryland News

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD – The Financial Crimes Section of the Prince George’s County Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance to identify an individual believed to have crucial information regarding a…

August 1, 2024

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New York Scammer Caught Impersonating Federal Agent in Delaware Cash to Gold Scam

Delaware News

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…

May 23, 2024

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Scammer Joseph Cipolla Jr. Who Lived Lavish Lifestyle Faces Sentencing for Fraudulent Schemes

Police Blotter

Chicago, IL – Joseph Cipolla Jr. allegedly tricked individuals into overpaying for vehicles and aircraft and defrauded the government for pandemic relief funds. A judge is set to sentence Cipolla on Friday…

May 2, 2024

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NYC Scammer Targeted Marine Corps Reservists in Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Card Scam

New York City News

BROOKLYN, NY – Two individuals were sentenced to prison for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute fraudulent COVID-19 Vaccination Cards. Jia Liu has been sentenced to 21 months in prison by…

April 6, 2024

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After Arresting Home Improvement Scammer, Police Help VIctim Complete Roofing Job

Maryland News

ELLICOTT CITY, MD – An elderly couple from Ellicott City who fell victim to a roofing scam in 2021, losing $33,000 for work that was never completed, received unexpected help from the…

March 21, 2024

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Romance Scammer Convicted at Trial of Money Laundering, Wire Fraud Conspiracies

Government News

An Aubrey woman was convicted at trial Thursday of defrauding elderly victims in romance schemes, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. After 7 days of trial and…

December 8, 2023

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Apartment Landlord Scammer Arrested After Bilking Victims Out of $48,000 in Bogus Deposits

New Jersey News

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The Perth Amboy Police Department is alerting the community about an apartment rental scam that has defrauded multiple residents. Eridelbi Placencia, a 32-year-old resident of Perth Amboy, is…

September 23, 2023

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North Jersey Scammer Defrauded Banks Out of $1 Million in Bogus Loans

New Jersey News

NEWARK, N.J. – Cabral Simpson, a 46-year-old man from Orange, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the plea, which was made before…

September 7, 2023

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Million Dollar Scammer Heading to Prison

New Jersey News

NEWARK, NJ – Jerrid Douglas, a 49-year-old man from Freehold, Monmouth County, was sentenced to 45 months in prison for his involvement in a $1 million upfront-fee scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R.…

July 27, 2023

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Trump Pardoned Lakewood Scammer Arrested Again

In the News

NEWARK, NJ – Eliyahu “Eli” Weinstein, a previously convicted fraudster, was charged again along with four other men, for conspiring to defraud investors of over $35 million and obstructing justice. The announcement…

July 20, 2023

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Convicted Lakewood Scammer Admits to $21.7 Million Healthcare Fraud

Five Towns NJ News

Newark, N.J. – Alexander Schleider, a 57-year-old resident of Lakewood, New Jersey, has admitted his involvement in a durable medical equipment kickback scheme, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Schleider pleaded…

June 30, 2023

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Romance Scammer Sentenced to 3+ Years in Prison

Department of Justice Press Releases

A romance scammer with ties to a Nigerian organized crime syndicate was sentenced today to more than three years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha…

December 19, 2022

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Police thwart $10k fraud against 82-year-old man from Bay Shore area scammer

New York News

BAY SHORE, NY – A 82-year-old Louisiana man was the victim of a $9,800 scam by perpetrators operating out of Bay Shore, Long Island. According to the Suffolk County Police Department, an…

December 17, 2022

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Romance Scammer Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges, Admitting He Stole Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars from Nearly 20 Victims

Department of Justice Press Releases

LOS ANGELES – An Orange County man pleaded guilty today to federal criminal charges for defrauding 19 victims – some of whom he developed romantic relationships with – and then laundering…

October 17, 2022

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Grandson Scammer Calls Lacey Victim Who Had No Grandsons

Good News

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A scammer that called a Lacey Township resident using the distressed grandson scam found out that the person he was calling had no grand son, and were played…

August 5, 2022

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Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office Uses Long Arm of the Law to Capture Scammer in Georgia

Police Blotter

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, GA (PRESS RELEASE) — Sheriff Kevin Kraus announces the apprehension of Richard Wayne Long, 48, of Ellenwood, Georgia. Recently, the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office has experienced a significant uptick in…

July 22, 2022

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Serial Identity Theft Scammer Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Bank Fraud

Department of Justice Press Releases

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Jason Evans, age 48, of Millsboro, Delaware, to six years in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for bank…

July 19, 2022

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Scammer defrauded Ocean County gamer out of $3,500 in Discord chat room

Entertainment News

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A gamer in Ocean County was defrauded out of $3,500 after being told he was banned from an online game due to account delinquency. The gamer didn’t realize…

March 10, 2022

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Scammer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Mail Fraud Involving a Scheme to Steal Nearly $400,000

Department of Justice Press Releases

MONROE, La. – United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced that Ronald W. Reeves, 68, of Delhi, Louisiana, was sentenced October 2 by U.S. District Judge Terry A. Doughty to serve 41…

March 1, 2022

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