Brushing Scams on the Rise as Holidays Near
TRENTON, NJ – Local authorities are cautioning residents about a nationwide brushing scam in which unsuspecting victims receive mysterious packages designed to steal personal and …
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Holiday season brings rise in scams, Ohio Lottery urges caution and awareness
CLEVELAND, OH – The Ohio Lottery is urging players to remain vigilant against scams this holiday season, as fraudsters often use the busy time of …
Chimney and Air Duct Cleaning Scams Spread Across New Jersey, Targeting Homeowners Through Social Media
A wave of scams involving chimney and air duct cleaning is hitting New Jersey, with fraudsters using social media platforms like Facebook to lure in …
Fair Lawn Police Warn Residents About Scams
Fair Lawn, NJ – The Fair Lawn Police Department has issued a warning to local residents concerning a surge in scams affecting the community. Over …
Three charged in Bronx deed theft and real estate scams, AG says
NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James and Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark announced Thursday the arrests and indictments of three individuals involved …
Warning Issued Over Police Impersonation Phone Scams in New Jersey
LINDEN, NJ – The Linden Police Department has issued a warning after several residents across various New Jersey municipalities reported receiving suspicious phone calls from …
Schenectady Police Warn of Scams Targeting Seniors
SCHENECTADY, NY—The Schenectady Police Department has reported a surge in scams aimed at seniors over the past month. Victims are typically contacted via computer, being …
Hunterdon County Warns Residents of Check-Washing Scams
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ — The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hunterdon County Sheriff’s Office are alerting residents to the rise of check-washing scams, a …
Police Warn of Increase in Telephone Scams
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ – The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, led by Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Sheriff Robert Nolan, is warning the …
Officials Warn of Multiple Scams Targeting Residents in New Jersey
JACKSON, NJ – Officials across New Jersey have identified several scams that are targeting residents this Memorial Day weekend. A bail scam is responsible for …
ALERT: Federal Court Related Scams
The reported phone fraudster(s) in the jury summons scam represent themselves to be a United States Marshal or a state or local law enforcement officer, …
Protect Yourself from Home Improvement Scams During Nice Weather, Police Warn
Teaneck, NJ – The Teaneck Police Department has issued a warning about home improvement scams, particularly involving roofing and driveway repairs. Scammers have been known …
Alert: Rise in Phone Scams Targeting Fair Lawn Residents According to Police
FAIR LAWN, NJ – The Fair Lawn Police Department is warning residents of a recent increase in phone scams, where fraudsters pose as reputable companies …
Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Addresses Senior Financial Scams in Law Enforcement Webinar
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) recently conducted a webinar focusing on financial scams targeting seniors, as part of its CAREs …
Love is in the Air in New Jersey as Romance Scams Rise Ahead of Valentine’s Day
With the influx of New Year’s greetings in your social media and mailboxes, vigilance is crucial, especially with messages from unknown sources. These could be …
Hunterdon County Officials Warn Residents of Rising Internet and Phone Scams
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ — Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson and Sheriff Frederick. W. Brown are raising awareness among residents about the increasing prevalence of internet and …
Queens Man Sentenced for Apartment Rental Scams and Truck Thefts
QUEENS, NY – Shahab Khan, a 44-year-old resident of Richmond Hill, was sentenced to three-and-a-half to seven years in prison for conducting multiple fraudulent schemes, …
Four Individuals Charged with Laundering Millions from Cryptocurrency Investment Scams Known as ‘Pig Butchering’
LOS ANGELES – Three Southland residents and a fourth defendant have been named in a seven-count indictment charging them with participating in a scheme to …
CBP shares top five tips to avoid online scams
WASHINGTON—With the holiday shopping season in full swing, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is cautioning consumers about counterfeit products sold by illegitimate sources over the …
Two Indicted in Scheme that Allegedly Laundered over $2 Million Generated by ‘Grandparent Scams’ Targeting Elderly Victims
LOS ANGELES – FBI agents this morning arrested a West Los Angeles man who is one of two defendants charged in a federal grand jury …
U.S. Attorney’s Office Warns About Common Holiday Scams
CHARLOTTE, N.C. –U.S. Attorney Dena J. King issued a warning today to alert consumers about a potential uptick in online scams during the holiday season, …
Maryland Police Advise Residents to be Alert for Cyber Monday Scams and Threats
HARFORD COUNTY, MD – The Harford County Sheriff’s Office issued guidance for a safe online shopping experience during Cyber Monday. In a recent social media …
Gloucester Township Police Address Elder Fraud and Tech Support Scams
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Gloucester Township Police Department is intensifying efforts to protect the elderly from the growing threats of “Elder Fraud” and “Tech …
New Zealand banks to introduce new measures to prevent scams
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand banks on Friday said they would introduce new steps to counter scams targeted at its customers including …
Attorney General Offers Tips to Avoid Student Loan Scams
HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry is advising Americans to be cautious as many will resume making student loan payments in October. The United …
Tech Support Scams Reported in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD – The Financial Crimes Unit of the Prince George’s County Police Department is issuing a warning about “Tech Support Scams.” As …
Prosecutor Warns Residents of Financial Scams Targeting the Elderly
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – On Sunday, June 25, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office issued a public service announcement concerning elder financial abuse and fraud prevention. …
AG Henry Warns Bucks County of Home Repair Scams Following Catastrophic Flooding
HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has issued a consumer alert to Bucks County residents. The warning pertains to potential home repair or improvement …
Police Impersonators Pulling Off Rental Scams in Newark
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Division is addressing an alarming issue of individuals impersonating police officers. These imposters are reportedly showing up at homes …
Temple Hills Man Arrested in Connection with ‘Pigeon Drop’ Scams
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD – Following an exhaustive investigation, detectives from the Prince George’s County Police Department Financial Crimes Unit have arrested a man linked …
Woman Accused of Estate Sale Scams in Bethlehem Township
BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, PA – A Hellertown woman, Amy Lynn Richline, has been recently arraigned on multiple charges of theft and deceptive or fraudulent business practices. …
Boston Police Warn Elderly Residents of Kidnapping Scams
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Police Department (BPD) responded to a potential kidnapping report in the area of Waltham Street on Sunday. A resident received …
Westchester DA Warns Against “Grandparent Scams” Following Arrests
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY – Today, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah is urging residents to be vigilant against scams targeting seniors after four individuals …
Nigerian Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Launder Tens of Millions of Dollars from Online Scams
LOS ANGELES – A prolific international fraudster who conspired to launder tens of millions of dollars through a series of online scams and flaunted …
Florida law enforcement warns of possible scams after Hurricane Ian
by Collier County Sheriff’s Office, As Collier County recovers from the effects of Hurricane Ian, Sheriff Kevin Rambosk is urging the public to be aware …
Georgia man who laundered millions from romance scams, Business Email Compromises, and other online fraud receives 25-year sentence
ATLANTA – Elvis Eghosa Ogiekpolor has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering after being …
Georgia man who laundered millions from romance scams, Business Email Compromises, and other online fraud receives 25-year sentence
ATLANTA – Elvis Eghosa Ogiekpolor has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering after being …
HSBC and Metro bank join Britain’s Stop Scams hotline
By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – HSBC, its online arm First Direct, and Metro Bank have joined a fraud-reporting hotline as the cost of living …
Financial Institutions, Law Enforcement Agencies, and State and Federal Prosecutors Unite to Raise Awareness About Elder Fraud and Other Financial Scams
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to protect some of our most vulnerable citizens, financial institutions and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in …
Two Florida Men Charged with Conspiring to Launder Money Obtained from Internet-Enabled Scams
NEWARK, N.J. – Two Florida men were charged with conspiring to launder money taken from victims across the United States, many of whom were elderly, …
Atlanta film producer pleads guilty for $2.5 million cryptocurrency-based investment scams
ATLANTA – Ryan Felton has pleaded guilty to multiple counts of wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering charges on the fourth day of his …
U.S. Attorney Dena J. King Urges Consumers To Beware Of Common Summer Scams
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – With summer upon us, U.S. Attorney Dena J. King urges consumers to be mindful of vacation, employment, and other summertime schemes, and …
Texas Man Charged in Rhode Island with Fraud, Money Laundering, SCAMS Act
PROVIDENCE – A Texas man who allegedly participated in a conspiracy where one member posed as a high-ranking military officer stationed overseas while befriending and …
Nigerian Man Extradited From United Kingdom For Participating In Business Email Compromise Scams
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field …
U.S. Marshals, FBI Urge Public to Report Phone Scams
TYLER – The U.S. Marshals and the FBI are alerting the public of several nationwide imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court …
Four Individuals Charged with Conspiring to Launder Money Obtained from Romance Scams
NEWARK, N.J. – Four individuals were charged with conspiring to launder money taken from victims across the United States, many of whom were elderly, as …
Commissioner Vicari warns of Ukraine charity scams
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As Russia’s invasion on Ukraine, directed by President Vladimir Putin rages, Ocean County Commissioner Joe Vicari today warned residents and seniors …
U.S. Marshals Urge Public to Report Phone Scams
Burlington, VT – The U.S. Marshals are alerting the public of several nationwide imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers, or …
Telephone Scams on the Rise
San Antonio, TX – The U.S. Marshals Service is warning the public of a telephone scam involving a fraudulent caller contacting individuals, threatening arrest and …
U.S. Marshals Alert Public of Phone Scams
Seattle, WA – The U.S. Marshals Service in the Western District of Washington are alerting the public of a warrant phone scam where scammers claim …