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A Sophisticated Wave of AI-powered Cybercrime that is Making Traditional “red flags” a Thing of the Past

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The AI Phishing Trap: Why the Upper Saddle River Police Are Warning You to Think Before You Click

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Upper Saddle River NJ, In the quiet streets of Upper Saddle River, a new kind of predator is emerging—one that doesn’t need to break into your home to steal your most valuable possessions. The Upper Saddle River Police Department and the NJCCIC are sounding the alarm on a sophisticated wave of AI-powered cybercrime that is making traditional “red flags” a thing of the past.

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Why You Can No Longer Trust Your Inbox: The Dangerous Rise of AI-Powered Phishing in North Jersey

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Your Eyes Are Lying to You: How AI-Powered Phishing is Fooling Even the Tech-Savvy

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Upper Saddle River NJ, The days of spotting a “scam” by looking for bad grammar and typos are officially over. The Upper Saddle River Police Department is issuing a critical warning to residents: Cybercriminals are now using Generative AI (like ChatGPT) to craft flawless, highly personalized phishing attacks that are nearly impossible to detect at a glance.

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NJ Cyber Threat Report: Unemployment Fraud Surge, SSA Phishing, and Sneaky Malware Targeting New Jersey

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NJ Cybersecurity Alert: Feds Warn of SSN Scams, Hidden Malware, and a Spiking Unemployment Fraud Wave!

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UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ – The digital threat landscape in New Jersey is heating up, with new reports from the NJCCIC (New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell) warning of sophisticated attacks targeting both public sector employees and citizens. From a surge in fraudulent unemployment claims to malware hidden in calendar apps and highly convincing phishing campaigns, here is what you need to know to stay safe online this week.

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Police Week Begins May 11: Upper Saddle River Officers Ride to Honor Fallen Heroes

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Upper Saddle River Police Join “Road to Hope” Ride to Honor Fallen Officers During Police Week

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Police Week 2025 begins this Sunday, May 11, and members of the Upper Saddle River Police Department—both active and retired—will join fellow officers from across New Jersey and New York in a powerful tribute to fallen law enforcement heroes.

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Upper Saddle River Police: Tips to Avoid being the Next Victim of a Residential Burglary

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Upper Saddle River NJ, over the past couple years the State of New Jersey has seen a dramatic increase in residential burglaries. A quick internet search reveals numerous articles and videos showing occupied residential home burglaries and car thefts. Criminals involved in these burglaries are looking for valuables such as cash, jewelry, high end clothing, as well as keys for motor vehicles. The New Jersey State Police recorded 11,258 burglaries in 2021 and 13,377 in 2022, a nearly 19% increase.

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Upper Saddle River Police Nab Suspects in Numerous Mail Thefts

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Upper Saddle River Police Officers stopped a suspicious motor vehicle on East Saddle River Road. An investigation revealed the occupants perpetrated numerous acts of mail theft. As a result, a 36-year-old female and a 42-year-old male from Garfield, New Jersey, were arrested. Both were charged with Theft, Possession of Stolen Property, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. They were processed and released on their own recognizance.

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New Jersey Fraud Alert: Scammers Pose as Police Officers in Jury Duty Scam

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Ridgewood NJ,  the Ridgewood blog has reported this scam in several communities, including Ridgewood and Upper Saddle River. Fraudsters in New Jersey have devised a new and alarming tactic to deceive residents, prompting concern from law enforcement. Scammers are now impersonating real police officers when calling unsuspecting victims, threatening them with jail time for allegedly missing jury duty unless they make immediate payments.

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Upper Saddle River Police Report Bear Sighting

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Upper Saddle River NJ, the following message is an important public safety message: There was a small bear sighted in town. The bear was not seen to be acting aggressively. This is not uncommon for this area to see bears in the wild. Please use caution if you come across the bear, and if you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.

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Upper Saddle River Police Report Crooks Posing as Orange and Rockland Utilities Employees Call Unsuspecting Customers

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) warned its customers that crooks have launched a new round of predatory phone calls aimed at stealing O&R customers’ money.

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Driver Trapped After High Winds Knock Down Tree in Upper Saddle River

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Upper saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Fire Department swiftly responded to Weiss Road following reports of a motor vehicle accident involving a fallen tree and entrapment. The incident occurred when a tree toppled onto a vehicle traveling east on Weiss Road, causing power lines to collapse onto the vehicle and trapping the driver inside. Teams from both the Upper Saddle River Fire Department and Mahwah Fire Department Rescue 1 collaborated to extricate the driver safely, once the power to the downed lines was secured. Additional support was provided by the Upper Saddle River Fire Department, Saddle River Fire Department, Upper Saddle River EMS, and Hatzola EMS.

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New Jersey’s New Safe Passing Law: Give 4 feet when Passing People Walking or Biking

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Upper Saddle River  NJ, New Jersey’s new Safe Passing Law went into effect on March 1st, 2022. With one of the strongest and most comprehensive safe passing laws in the county, New Jersey can now better protect vulnerable road users. The new law aims to prevent the near misses, injuries, and deaths that often occur on our streets.

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Bear Spotted in Upper Saddle River

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Upper Saddle River NJ, the following message is an important public safety message from the Upper Saddle River Police: There was a small bear sighted on the North/West side of town. The bear was not seen to be acting aggressively. This is not uncommon for this area to see bears in the wild. Please use caution if you come across the bear, and if you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.

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Upper Saddle River Police Roll Out the Blue Envelope Program For Drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Courtesy of the Upper Saddle River Police Pictured from left to right: Mayor Arman Fardanesh, Joe Abbatiello, Chief Patrick Rotella

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Upper Saddle River NJ, in April, Upper Saddle River resident Joe Abbatiello, contacted us regarding the Blue Envelope Program. Mr. Abbatiello learned about this program from the Dumont Police Department. The Blue Envelope Program helps facilitate a traffic stop interaction between drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and police officers. Mr. Abbatiello’s suggestion resulted in Mayor Arman Fardanesh and Chief Patrick Rotella adopting this outstanding program.

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Lake Street will be closed to westbound traffic between East Saddle River Road and W Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River

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Upper Saddle River  NJ, Upper Saddle River Police Alert: On May 22 , 23 and 24  Lake Street will be closed to westbound traffic between East Saddle River Road and W Saddle River Road from 0830 – 330. Please follow detours.

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Upper Saddle River Police Report Series of “Smash and Grabs” in the Borough

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Upper Saddle River N J, Upper Saddle River Police Alert: On Monday night, the Upper Saddle River Police Department responded to a “smash and grab” motor vehicle burglary in Lions Park. This incident fits the pattern of similar incidents throughout the surrounding area.

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