Tag: phone scams
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North Brunswick police warn against iPhone scam
NORTH BRUNSWICK – A newly reported phone scam is targeting iPhone users. Residents have been receiving phone calls from a number that shows up on Caller ID as “Apple,” according to information provided by the North Brunswick Police Department. Once the resident answers, the caller advises that their phone has been compromised and that in…
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South River residents again targeted by phone scammers
SOUTH RIVER – The South River Police Department (SRPD) is urging residents to be alert to phone scams demanding immediate Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) bill payments via pre-paid cards. Over the past few weeks, there has been an uptick in the number of phone scams being reported, according to information provided by…
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South River Electric Utility warns of phone scam
SOUTH RIVER – Representatives from the South River Electric Utility are warning residents of a frequent scam. Over the past several days, South River residents have reported receiving phone calls from a company called “Spark Electric”. The company representatives have requested residents contact them with their electric bill handy in order to save money. Residents…
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Phone solicitors act as emergency, military personnel
MILLTOWN – Milltown police are warning residents about phone solicitors who have been acting as emergency services personnel and military/veteran organizations. “It is understood that there are many legitimate charities who solicit donations by phone; however, each call should be confirmed as valid before any monies or personal information is exchanged,” a statement released by the Milltown Police…
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Scams using IRS as a lure continue to target residents
Scams using the Internal Revenue Service as a lure are continuing to target Garden State residents and they take many different forms, according to the agency. The most common scams are phone calls and emails from thieves who pretend to be from the IRS. They use the IRS name, logo or a fake website to…