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MAHWAH, NJ — Quick thinking by a Mahwah police officer led to the arrest of three Bronx men and a juvenile caught with stolen tax return checks, counterfeit money, and other suspicious items, authorities said.
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Glen Rock NJ, two New York men have been arrested and charged in connection with a sophisticated phone scam that defrauded a Bergen County couple out of more than $100,000, Glen Rock police announced this week.
Continue reading Glen Rock Couple Scammed Out of $100K in Phone Fraud Scheme: Two NYC Men Arrested
Phishing scam uses outdated “DMV” name to trick drivers into handing over personal info
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Lodi NJ, New Jersey drivers are being targeted by a widespread phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles—an agency that hasn’t existed in over 20 years.
Continue reading NJ Drivers Warned of Fake DMV Text Scam: Here’s What You Need to Know
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Glen Rock NJ, Despite frequent reminders from law enforcement, scammers continue to find new and sophisticated ways to target unsuspecting victims. The latest local incident involved a Glen Rock resident who lost $8,000 in a Venmo scam after unknowingly calling a fake customer service number.
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Glen Rock NJ, a series of scam attempts targeting Glen Rock residents last month resulted in nearly $49,000 in potential losses, with two cases proving successful, according to local police.
Continue reading Glen Rock Residents Targeted in $49,000 Scam Attempt Over Five Days
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Glen Rock, NJ, the growing issue of check theft from local mailboxes has reached a troubling new point, with two recent reports confirming that checks were stolen directly from the mailbox located in front of the Glen Rock Post Office.
