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Ridgewood NJ, Scams are evolving, and now there’s a new one targeting unsuspecting individuals in New Jersey. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is warning residents about a rising threat known as “vishing.” If you recently learned about “phishing” scams, brace yourself—this one takes deception to the next level.
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New York NY, with congestion pricing now in full swing in Manhattan, a new risk has emerged for drivers: phishing scams posing as legitimate tolling agencies. Scammers are leveraging the increased toll activity to trick unsuspecting drivers into divulging sensitive information or making fraudulent payments.
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Ridgewood NJ, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, in Ridgewood, is warning parishioners :BEWARE! DO NOT RESPOND TO ANY EMAILS CLAIMING TO BE FROM FR. RON REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OF ANY SORT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PURCHASING GIFT CARDS!
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Trenton NJ, The NJ Department of the Treasury is warning New Jersey residents to be careful when it comes to text messages that seem too good to be true. Scammers purporting to be from Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Administration (UPA) are sending fraudulent text messages to residents, asserting that unclaimed funds can be accessed by clicking a link.
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