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Posted on February 28, 2020February 27, 2020 by James — 1 Comment

Glen Rock Resident’s ID and credit account used for $1,445 Fraud Purchase at Willowbrook Mall

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Glen Rock NJ, The Glen Rock Police Department is looking for the public’s help in identifying the female suspect pictured here. The suspect used the ID and credit account of a Glen Rock resident to purchase $1,445 worth of UGG Boots (10 pairs) from the Lord & Taylor store at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, NJ. This fraud occurred on 02/15/2020 at approximately 7:55 PM.

The suspect is described as a black female, approx 20 to 30 years old, wearing glasses and appears to have her hair braided.

Anyone who has information on this fraud or suspect is asked to please contact D/Sgt. James Calaski at 201-670-3948 or [email protected]

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Posted on February 15, 2020February 14, 2020 by James — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Police Department : Will never call and ask for personal information on the phone or ask to for money to satisfy a warrant

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Ridgewood NJ , according to the Ridgewood Police Department , A north Brunswick resident reported they they received a call from what appeared to be the Ridgewood Police Departments phone number. The caller advised them that there was a warrant for their arrest and requested that they provide personal information.

This phone scam spoofs the Ridgewood Police Departments phone number. Spoofing is when a legitimate number appears in the victim’s caller ID, but the originating call is not from who they claim it is from. The Ridgewood Police Department will never call and ask for personal information on the phone or ask to for money to satisfy a warrant. If you receive a similar phone call hang up and call your local police department or contact the Ridgewood Police Department directly at 201-652-3900

Posted on January 19, 2020January 18, 2020 by James — Leave a comment

Two Indicted For $30 Million Dollar Fraud Scheme Involving Blockchain Technology Company

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Bloomfield NJ,an Essex County, New Jersey, woman and a Canadian man were indicted today for their roles in a securities fraud scheme that induced victims to invest $30 million worth of cash and cryptocurrency based on fraudulent misrepresentations, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Edith Pardo, 68, of Bloomfield, New Jersey, and Boaz Manor, 46, of Toronto, Canada, are each charged with one count of conspiring to commit wire fraud, three counts of wire fraud, and one count of securities fraud in connection with a blockchain technology company. Pardo was arrested today by special agents of the FBI and is scheduled to appear this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Steven C. Mannion in Newark federal court. Manor remains at large.

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Posted on December 19, 2019December 18, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Fort Lee Man Charged with Defrauding Victim of $780,000

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Fort Lee NJ, A Bergen County, New Jersey, man has been charged in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain $780,000 to purchase an apartment in Fort Lee, New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today.

Arthur Schwartz, 78, of Fort Lee, was indicted on four counts of wire fraud. He is scheduled to appear this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court.

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Posted on December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

President And Chief Financial Officer Of North Jersey Company Charged With $17 Million Fraud Scheme

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Tenafly NJ, The president and the chief financial officer of a now defunct New Jersey-based marble and granite wholesaler have been arrested for allegedly orchestrating and participating in a scheme to defraud a bank in connection with a $17 million secured line of credit, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Posted on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Sheriff Cureton Issues Warning of Scam Attempting to Impersonate Bergen County Sheriff’s Office

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HACKENSACK NJ, The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office is aware of a recent phone scam were perpetrators of this fraud “spoof” their number in an attempt to appear as if they are calling from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office general phone number.

Posted on September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Fed’s Charge Bergen County woman with conspiracy involving false documentation to secure over $4 million dollars in bank loans

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Englewood NJ, A Bergen County, New Jersey, woman has been charged for her role in a conspiracy that involved the creation of false documentation to secure over $4 million dollars in bank loans, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Jennie Frias, a/k/a “Jennie Castillo,” 36, of Englewood, New Jersey, was charged by complaint with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Frias had her initial appearance Sept. 25, 2019, before U.S. Magistrate Judge James B. Clark III in Newark federal court and was released on a $100,000 unsecured bond.

Posted on September 13, 2019September 12, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

Feds Arrest 6 in Nationwide Credit Card Fraud Scheme Targeting New Jersey Residents

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NEWARK NJ, Six individuals have pleaded guilty to participation in a multimillion-dollar conspiracy that used stolen credit card account information to make fraudulent retail purchases, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Hamilton Eromosele, 29, of the Bronx, New York, the leader of the scheme, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge William Martini in Newark federal court to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud. George Edandison, 27, and Youssouf Traore, 21, both of the Bronx; Deja Handsford, 25, of New York City; Quincy Wielingen, 28, of Queens Village, New York; and Kaishce English, 32, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, all pleaded guilty before Judge Martini on previous dates to the same charge.

Posted on September 5, 2019September 4, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

New Jersey Romeo Defrauded 30 Victims In Catfish Scam

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Millville NJ, A Cumberland County, New Jersey, man was arrested today on charges that he allegedly defrauded more than 30 victims into wiring money to him and his conspirators after he and his conspirators met and wooed the victims on online dating sites, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Rubbin Sarpong, 35, of Millville, New Jersey, is charged by complaint with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He is scheduled to make his initial court appearance today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider in Camden federal court.

Posted on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Former NJ Native Indicted for Running $1.1 Million Foreign Currency Ponzi Scheme

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NEWARK NJ, A South Carolina man was indicted today on charges that he defrauded at least 20 people by soliciting investments in a phony foreign currency trading scheme, Attorney for the United States Rachael Honig announced.

Thomas Lanzana, 51, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, and formerly of New Jersey, was charged by indictment with two counts of wire fraud and one count of commodities fraud. He was previously charged with the same offenses by criminal complaint on Aug. 10, 2018.

Posted on July 1, 2019June 30, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Essex County Man Convicted Of Wire Fraud And Massive Identity Theft

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NEWARK NJ, An Essex County, New Jersey, man was convicted for his role in a scheme to steal victims’ personal information, use it to obtain replacement credit cards and then use the cards to purchase high-value items from retailers, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today.

Richard Adebayo, 42, of East Orange, New Jersey, was convicted June 27, 2019, on all counts of an indictment charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, 14 counts of wire fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft following a nine-day trial before Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court. The jury deliberated one day before returning the guilty verdicts.

Posted on June 24, 2019June 23, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Orange & Rockland Power :CROOKS AGAIN PREYING ON PUBLIC IN BILL PAYMENT FRAUD

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Orange & Rockland customers are being hounded by a new round of persistent predatory phone calls from crooks trying to steal Orange & Rockland customers’ money.

Posted on June 22, 2019June 21, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

Ridgewood Resident Hit “Department of Treasury ” Scam

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report a South Broad Street resident responded to Ridgewood Police headquarters on June 14th to report a fraud. The victim reported an unknown actor contacted her by phone, identified themselves as a representative of the Department of Treasury and persuaded the victim into providing her social security number. The victim then realized the caller was attempting to scam her when the caller requested money to prevent arrest.

Posted on June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

Owner Of Clifton Moving Companies Pleads Guilty Extorting Hundreds of Customers

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Clifton NJ, A Clifton, New Jersey, man admitted today to owning and operating a variety of household goods moving companies in New Jersey that systematically extorted hundreds of customers, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Rami Zubidat, 31, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Posted on May 22, 2019May 22, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Fraud Alert: Law Enforcement Telephone Numbers Used in Two-Part Scam to Extort Money from Victims

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Ridgewood NJ, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is issuing this fraud alert to warn citizens of recent reports that publically available law enforcement telephone numbers, including those of DHS OIG Field Offices, are being used in a two-part spoofing scam targeting individuals throughout the country.

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