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FTC: Scammers hide harmful links in QR codes

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Ridgewood NJ, QR codes have become ubiquitous, finding applications in various scenarios such as accessing restaurant menus, making payments for public parking, or gaining entry to events like concerts and sports matches. However, their widespread use has also attracted scammers who exploit QR codes to deceive individuals and compromise personal information. It is crucial to be aware of potential threats.

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Another “Detective Cooper” from the Upper Saddle River Police Department Phone Scam is Making the Rounds

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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Police Department has been made aware of a fraud scam utilizing our main phone number 201-327-2700. The caller will claim to be “Detective Cooper” and will tell you that you have an active warrant. Please do not respond to the fraudsters questions and disconnect the call. If you would like to confirm that call is not actually from the Upper Saddle River Police Department, disconnect the call and contact our main number.

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DJ Envy’s business Partner , Franklin Lakes Real Estate Investor and Influencer “Flipping NJ” Busted in Multimillion-dollar Ponzi Scheme

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Franklin Lakes NJ, a New Jersey real estate investor and influencer was arrested today for committing a multimillion-dollar Ponzi-like investment fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Essex County Financial Advisor Indicted in Alleged Scam of More Than $75,000 from 90-Year-Old Victim in Long-Term Care

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Verona NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Interim Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Al Garcia announced today that an Essex County man has been indicted on charges related to the financial exploitation of a 90-year-old woman, after the suspect allegedly abused his authority over her finances to steal tens of thousands of dollars from the victim.

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Beware Ridgewood Water “boil water notice” is Fake and a Phishing Scam

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water has been made aware of a scam circulating on the web. It claims that there was a positive e. coli test and that the Ridgewood Water service area is under a boil water notice. This is not accurate or real. The fake message provides a link that directs the victim to a contact sheet requesting personal information. Please share this information regarding the scam and be vigilant.

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Clifton Man Charged in $13 Million Technology Support Scam Targeting over Seven Thousand Victims

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Clifton NJ,  a Passaic County, man was arrested today in connection with a technical support scam that targeted more than 7,000 victims in the United States, consisting mainly of small business owners and the elderly, defrauding those victims of more than $13 million, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood Warns Parishioners of Text Scam

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Ridgewood NJ, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood, is urging parishioners to not reply to text messages from Father Ron requesting a favor. Father Ron would never communicate such a need in that manner.

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New Jersey State employees Hit by Phishing Emails Impersonating the NJ Office of the Attorney General

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Trenton NJ, from the office the NJ attorney General, New Jersey State employees may have received emails impersonating the NJ Office of the Attorney General (OAG). While the communications may appear to be sent from the email address associated with njoag, it originated from a different source. While these messages have been blocked, we are making you aware out of an abundance of caution and ask that you be alert to phishing emails and spoofing techniques that can be detected by carefully examining senders’ email addresses.

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No Break for Fraudster and Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes

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Ridgewood NJ, Fraudster and Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’ months-long battle to extend her freedom is over: A federal court judge late Monday denied the former Tech darlings bid to delay imprisonment, ruling she must surrender April 27 to serve her sentence for felony fraud at a Texas prison camp.

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The Ridgewood Police Warn of a Significant Uptick in reports of Fraud Schemes

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department has seen a significant uptick in reports of fraud involving identify theft and scam schemes (phone, email, and in-person). We recommend that all our residents stay vigilant by monitoring their credit activity and to use extreme caution when dealing with parties attempting to receive a payment for any purpose. Before sending any payment, it is recommended to confirm with the company or agency directly if there is in fact a balance due.

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Owner of the Crocker Mansion in Mahwah ,Chinese businessman Ho Wan Kwok, Arrested For Orchestrating Over $1 Billion Dollar Fraud

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Mahwah NJ, a Chinese businessman Ho Wan Kwok stands accused of leading a conspiracy to defraud thousands of online followers and misappropriate the fraudulently obtained funds to buy himself, and his close relatives, a 50,000-square-foot Mahwah mansion, among other things, federal authorities said.

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Pool Works Scammer Strikes Again in East Rutherford

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East Rutherford NJ, AndrzeJ Pacanski Gives the best price then stiffs you once you need equipment bought and installed!! Leaving clients with holes in their yards for years. Yes, years! Also, has expired registration/license. Please be careful. Once he starts ignoring your calls, you get the billion of excuses and once you know it…….a years gone by. Then another. Don’t let this nice gentleman fool you. Some of the fun excuses other clients of his and I have heard:

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Upper Saddle River Couple Ditched By Pool Contractor

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Upper Saddle River NJ, an Upper Saddle River couple appears to be ditched by their pool contractor . In over a year the pool contract has not been fulfilled leaving the couple high and dry.  No surprise NJ Bureau of Consumer Affairs and the Upper Saddle River building department seem powerless .The couple told the Ridgewood blog the following information :

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SCAM WARNING : “bitcoin giveaway” from [email protected] is a Scam

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Ridgewood NJ, folks if you receive an email from  [email protected], asking me to fill my personal info on some Google form to participate in some ‘bitcoin giveaway’  it is a scam . This is not a the Ridgewood blog  email and has nothing to do with us .