Ramsey Traffic Stop Unravels Alleged Fake ID, Phone Fraud Scheme: Cops
A traffic stop off of Route 17 in Bergen County last week led police to uncover an alleged scheme involving fraudulent identification used to buy Verizon phones, authorities said.
Officers stopped a Honda Accord off Route 17 North and Lake Street in Ramsey on Thursday, Jan. 15, and learned the driver, Xavier Brito, 31, of the Bronx, New York, had a suspended license and no valid driver’s license, Ramsey Police Detective Jaclyn Sabatelli said.
Police then checked the passenger, Alexandra Calderone, 31, of Newark, and found she also had a suspended license along with six out-of-state warrants…
PA Woman Accused Of $150K Wire, Check Fraud In Syosset: Police
A Pennsylvania woman is accused of stealing more than $150,000 through a wire transfer scam and altered check scheme targeting New York businesses, police announced on Saturday, Jan. 10.
Danesha Glenn, 28, of Philadelphia, was arrested following an investigation by the Nassau County Police Department’s Electronics Squad Fraud and Forgery Section, according to police.
Zench Eye Care, located on Merrick Road in Baldwin, received a fraudulent email on Monday, Sept. 20, requesting a wire transfer of $49,300 that appeared to be a legitimate vendor payment, detectives said. The transfer was compl…
New Rochelle Roommates Used Dead Men's Names To Steal Over $150K In Covid-19 Benefits: Jury
A Westchester County man was convicted of stealing identities—including those of two men who died more than a decade ago—to collect over $150,000 in COVID unemployment benefits.
Aly Kaba, 30, of New Rochelle, was found guilty Tuesday, Oct. 21, by an Albany federal jury after a five-day trial on conspiracy to commit mail fraud, mail fraud, and aggravated identity theft. Jurors deliberated less than three hours before convicting him on all counts.
Evidence showed that in late 2020, Kaba and his former roommate, Tony Brobbey, filed fraudulent unemployment claims using multiple stolen identitie…
How To Avoid Lottery, Prize Scams: You Didn’t Enter, But You 'Won'?
A surprise message says you hit the jackpot, but there’s a catch: you must pay a fee or hand over personal details to claim it.
That’s the hallmark of a lottery or prize scam—designed to separate you from your money and identity.
These schemes often arrive by email, text, phone, or mail and lean on pressure tactics to force quick decisions.
Scammers frequently demand “taxes,” “processing,” or “shipping” upfront, or ask for sensitive data to “verify” you.
Legitimate lotteries do not require payment to release a prize, and you should never be asked for your Social Security…
$30K Stolen From 90-Year-Old Nassau County Woman By Home Care Aide, Police Say
A Queens woman is accused of stealing $30,000 from a 90-year-old Long Island woman she was hired to care for in North Woodmere, police announced on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
Sarika Mangru, 48, of Jamaica, was employed as a home care aide for the elderly victim between June 2024 and January 2025, according to detectives with the Nassau County Police Department’s Fourth Squad.
During that time, Mangru allegedly used the victim’s credit card to make unauthorized purchases totaling about $30,000, detectives said.
Following an investigation, Mangru was arrested without incident on Tuesday, Sept. 16.…
NY Man Impersonated FBI Agent, Tried To Scam $21K: Clinton Twp PD
A 44-year-old Flushing, NY man was arrested and charged after he impersonated an FBI agent and tried to scam someone out of $21,000 in Clinton, authorities announced Thursday, Sept. 11.
A resident told officers he was contacted by a man, later identified as Dengjin Chen, who claimed to be an FBI agent, cautioning him of unauthorized access to his bank account, Clinton Township police said.
Chen requested the resident surrender $21,000 to the FBI to ensure the safety of his account, police said. The resident was scheduled to meet and drop off the money to the alleged FBI agent outside …
