Tag: scams
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Edison man charged with alleged money laundering from internet-based scams
A 35-year-old Edison man was charged with allegedly laundering at least $2.1 million obtained from a variety of internet-based scams, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Kenny Osas Okuonghae is charged by complaint with one count of money laundering conspiracy. He was scheduled to have his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge James B.…
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Police warn residents about fraud after recent uptick in scams
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Within the past few months, the South Brunswick Police Department has seen an uptick in cases involving residents being victimized by fraudulent phone calls, emails and text messages. Some of these cases ended with the residents being wary and not falling for the scam, but in other cases the thieves were convincing…
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South Brunswick police to address scams with seniors on March 8
The South Brunswick Police Department will present a lecture on scams for South Brunswick seniors age 60 and older at 12:30 p.m. on March 8 at the center, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Call 732-329-4000, ext. 7670 for more information.
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IRS, lottery scams top Better Business Bureau list for 2017
With the release of a list of the top scams of 2017, residents are warned to be even more diligent during 2018. According to the Better Business Bureau, many are new twists on existing scams, but scammers become more sophisticated every year in how they spoof trusted brands and how they fool consumers, according to…
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Police on the lookout for scammers
Hopewell Township police are looking for two men who attempted to scam homeowners and who – in one case – gained entry into a house and stole money, in a pair of back-to-back incidents Jan. 22. The first incident occurred a little after 4 p.m., when a Pennington-Harbourton Road man called police to report that…