Mount Pleasant, NY
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Justice Department Issues Alert For These Scams COVID-19: Justice Department Issues Alert For These Scams
Covid-19: Justice Department Issues Alert For These Scams The United States Justice Department of Justice is warning the public to be wary of opportunistic fraudsters who have been fear-mongering in the wake of fears of coronavirus. Attorney General William Barr issued an alert warning of fraud schemes related to the COVID-19 outbreak, as he begins to investigate and prosecute scammers. According to Barr, he has directed United States attorneys to prioritize and investigate the prosecution of coronavirus-related fraud schemes. Each has been directed to appoint a Coronavirus Fraud Coordinator to serve as the legal counsel for the federal judicial d…

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by Zak Failla
Hackensack, NJ
News
BEWARE: Coronavirus Scammers Calling, Texting, Emailing, Visiting Victims BEWARE: Coronavirus Scammers Calling, Texting, Emailing, Visiting Victims
Beware: Coronavirus Scammers Calling, Texting, Emailing, Visiting Victims As if there wasn’t enough to worry about: Authorities are warning New Jereyans to beware of coronavirus scams. Stay alert and be wary of any call, text, email or stranger at your door, state Attorney Gurbir S. Grewal and officials with the state Division of Consumer Affairs said. Among their warnings: Representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention aren’t going door-to-door for any reason, so be sure not to let anyone in who claims to be from the CDC and make sure you call police immediately; There are countless in-store or online advertisements for products that claim…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Phone, Email Scams On Long Island COVID-19: Alert Issued For Phone, Email Scams On Long Island
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Phone, Email Scams On Long Island As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, scammers have set their sights on those wanting to help those in need.  Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Police Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder are warning citizens to be vigilant when receiving telephone solicitations or emails from persons which could be scams or rumors regarding COVID-19. To stop from becoming a victim of a scammer, both leaders said residents should stay informed by watching and/or listening to news agencies and logging onto the Nassau County website  www.nassaucountyny.gov to obtain factu…

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by Kathy Reakes
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
BUSTED! Trio Nabbed Trying To Collect Cash In Grandparent Phone Scam, Bergen Prosecutor Says BUSTED! Trio Nabbed Trying To Collect Cash In Grandparent Phone Scam, Bergen Prosecutor Says
Busted! Trio Nabbed Trying To Collect Cash In Grandparent Phone Scam, Bergen Prosecutor Says A trio of thieves who nearly conned a Bergen County woman into believing she had to pay them $8,400 to get her grandson out of jail were busted when they showed up to collect the money, authorities said. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said his detectives began stalking the crew last month, after the infamous “grandparent scam” victimized several elderly citizens. “Dozens of elderly victims in Bergen County and throughout the state of New Jersey were contacted by a male caller who stated that the elderly victim’s grandchild had been arrested on a number of criminal charges and needed …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Massapequa, NY
News
Scammers May Be Going Door To Door Posing As Workers, PSEG Says Scammers May Be Going Door To Door Posing As Workers, PSEG Says
Scammers May Be Going Door To Door Posing As Workers, Pseg Says Fraudsters on Long Island are stepping up their game, becoming more creative in door-to-door scams targeting utility customers, PSEG announced. PSEG Long Island issued an alert this week warning customers that some scammers have begun positing as PSEG workers, knocking on peoples’ doors in an attempt to ascertain cash. According to PSEG, the scammers have been demanding money through prepaid debit cards or bitcoin, threatening to turn off power to residences if the homeowner doesn’t comply. PSEG said that If one wants to verify the person at your door is an actual employee, there's a numbe…

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
News
Latest Scams Impersonate Sheriff, Medicaid Latest Scams Impersonate Sheriff, Medicaid
Latest Scams Impersonate Sheriff, Medicaid The scammers are at it again, and this time they are even pretending to be a local sheriff. According to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, a new scam involves callers identifying themselves as Sheriff Adrian "Butch" Anderson and tells the person they have been the victim of identity theft, said Capt. John Watterson. Another new scam is also hitting the phone lines with callers pretending to be from Medicare offer fake services that don't exist, the department said. The Medicaid scammers are using the number 661-468-9066.  The two new scams do not appear to be connected, and so fa…

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by Kathy Reakes
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
News
Don't Fall For It: Franklin Police Warn Of 'Publishers Clearing House' Scam Don't Fall For It: Franklin Police Warn Of 'Publishers Clearing House' Scam
Don't Fall For It: Franklin Police Warn Of 'Publishers Clearing House' Scam Franklin police are warning the public of a recent phone and mail scam. Several residents have reported receiving a phone call or letter stating that they’ve won the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes, but in order to collect the prize, victims are directed to send money to pay for fees and taxes.  "These types of scams typically direct the victim to send money by Western Union or MoneyGram, or by getting a reloadable card or gift card," Franklin police said. Scammers have also been known to send a realistic-looking check in the mail, which is ultimately found to be fraudulent.&nbs…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Police & Fire
'Relative In Trouble': 80-Something Glen Rock Victim Sends Scammers $12,000 Cash 'Relative In Trouble': 80-Something Glen Rock Victim Sends Scammers $12,000 Cash
'Relative In Trouble': 80-Something Glen Rock Victim Sends Scammers $12,000 Cash A Glen Rock woman in her 80s wrapped $12,000 in cash and sent it to phone scammers who convinced her that a relative in trouble needed it, authorities said. One of the scammers called the victim claiming to be the relative and then put an accomplice posing as an attorney on the phone, Police Chief Dean Ackermann said Monday. The “attorney” told the victim that the relative was in jail and needed the cash sent by UPS to an address in Memphis, TN, Ackermann said. Last Tuesday, the woman sent the package, which UPS tracking confirmed was delivered to the Memphis address shortly before 10 a.m.…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Don't Fall For It: Beware Of These Coronavirus Scams Don't Fall For It: Beware Of These Coronavirus Scams
Don't Fall For It: Beware Of These Coronavirus Scams The outbreak of the Novel coronavirus has also led to the outbreak of new scams by opportunistic fear mongers who are looking to take advantage of the spreading panic surrounding the virus. As of Tuesday, Feb. 21, the World Health Organization (WHO) said there has been 76,769 cases of coronavirus throughout the world, with the risk assessment remaining “high” on a global level. Fifteen cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the United States. The fear and concern about the fast-spreading virus has opened the door for fraudsters who are taking advantage of the situation with a variety o…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
News
New Warning Issued For Latest Scam In Fairfield County New Warning Issued For Latest Scam In Fairfield County
New Warning Issued For Latest Scam In Fairfield County In that past several weeks, numerous law enforcement agencies, across several states, including in Fairfield County, are reporting a new scam targeting elderly victims or "grandparent scams." In the latest scam, police say the scammers are contacting elderly victims by phone telling them a family member needs bail money because they have been arrested, usually out of state. In some instances, the suspects use the actual name of local police officers to gain credibility. Although this is a common scam, the suspects in the recent cases tell victims that they will send a courier to pick up th…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Duo Attempted To Scam Long Island Man Out Of $6,500, Police Say Duo Attempted To Scam Long Island Man Out Of $6,500, Police Say
Duo Attempted To Scam Long Island Man Out Of $6,500, Police Say Two men attempted to pull a fast one on an elderly Long Island man, who alerted police, leading to their arrests. A 74-year-old man who lives out of state was contacted by two men in Nassau County on Friday, Feb. 7, who stated that his son had been arrested and required bail money for his release, police said. According to Nassau County Police, the victim was instructed to put $6,500 in cash into a package to be sent to the UPS facility in Uniondale. The victim became suspicious and proceeded to contact police. An investigation was launched, and detectives coordinated with UPS security to …

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
Police & Fire
Phone Scammers On Rise Again, CT State Police Say Phone Scammers On Rise Again, CT State Police Say
Phone Scammers On Rise Again, CT State Police Say Connecticut State Police are warning residents to beware of phone scams that appear to be on the rise. Dispatchers and troopers from around the state have been contacted by concerned citizens about unusual phone calls they have received, the department said.  The phone calls are from people claiming to be from the Connecticut State Police, among other agencies or organizations. In some cases, scammers ask callers to deposit a check they provide and then wire the money from that account.  In other calls, scammers insist that consumers make a decision and provi…

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by Kathy Reakes