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Suspect Nabbed Attempting To Withdraw Cash Using Another Person's ID, Greenwich Police Say Suspect Nabbed Attempting To Withdraw Cash Using Another Person's ID, Greenwich Police Say
Suspect Nabbed Attempting To Withdraw Cash Using Another Person's ID, Greenwich Police Say A 55-year-old man was nabbed by Greenwich Police for allegedly attempting to withdraw money from an area bank while allegedly using another person identification. Keith Hill, of New York City, was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 17, after Greenwich Police were called to a local bank for a report of a fraud in progress, said the Greenwich Police. According to police, Hill entered the bank and allegedly gave the teller another person's identification and attempted to make a withdrawal from their account, police said.  Hill was charged with forgery, criminal impersonation, identity theft, and …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Three Nabbed Attempting To Fraudently Withdraw Thousands From Greenwich Bank Three Nabbed Attempting To Fraudently Withdraw Thousands From Greenwich Bank
Three Nabbed Attempting To Fraudently Withdraw Thousands From Greenwich Bank Three out of area men were arrested on a variety of forgery and larceny charges after allegedly attempting to fraudulently withdraw money from a Greenwich bank. Derrick Benitez, 22, James Rodriquez, 30, and Harris McClam, 56, all of the Bronx, were arrested on Saturday, Dec. 7, by Greenwich Police after police were made aware of possible bank fraud. According to Greenwich Police, one of the three men went into a Greenwich Avenue bank in possession of a fake Florida state driver's license and attempted to withdraw $9,658 from a victim's account that he was attempting to impersonate. When ap…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Stamford Man Attempted To Cash Checks Stolen From Car In Westport, Police Say Stamford Man Attempted To Cash Checks Stolen From Car In Westport, Police Say
Stamford Man Attempted To Cash Checks Stolen From Car In Westport, Police Say A Stamford man has been charged after police say he attempted to cash checks that were stolen from a vehicle in Westport. Westport Police took Devaun Joyner into custody on an active warrant on Sunday, Dec. 8. Police say a victim reported on Friday, Sept. 6 that her vehicle had been burglarized while parked at the Saugatuck Railroad Station the previous day. Several checks were taken from a checkbook that had been left within the unlocked vehicle, according to police. The victim’s husband became aware of the theft when he received notification from his bank of possible fraudulent activity,…

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by Valerie Musson
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Here's How You Can Avoid Being Victim Of Mail Fishing, Police Say Here's How You Can Avoid Being Victim Of Mail Fishing, Police Say
Here's How You Can Avoid Being Victim Of Mail Fishing, Police Say Police investigators are warning area residents to be wary of “mail fishing,” which fraudsters have been using to steal items from local mailboxes with the holiday season approaching. An alert was released regarding recent instances of “mail fishing,” where thieves use a weighted object that is attached to a string or wire and is covered in a sticky substance to steal mail from USPS mailboxes. 
According to police, “‘mail fishers’ steal cash, identities, and monetary instruments. Stolen checks or money orders can be fraudulently altered and cashed at certain financial institutions.” Inves…

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by Zak Failla
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Facebook 'Secret Sister Gift Exchange' Is Illegal Scam, Better Business Bureau Warns Facebook 'Secret Sister Gift Exchange' Is Illegal Scam, Better Business Bureau Warns
Facebook 'Secret Sister Gift Exchange' Is Illegal Scam, Better Business Bureau Warns A Facebook post that resurfaces around the holiday season has been declared as an illegal scam, according to the Better Business Bureau. The post discusses the “Secret Sister Gift Exchange,” where participants are instructed to send one gift in order to receive up to 36 gifts in return. However, it’s easy to see that the math just doesn’t add up. “These gift exchanges, while they look like innocent fun, are really pyramid schemes – and are considered illegal,” the BBB warns. The gift exchange first became popular in 2015. Users were encouraged to invite others to participate in the exchang…

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by Valerie Musson
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Scam Alert: Eversource Issues Warning To Customers Scam Alert: Eversource Issues Warning To Customers
Scam Alert: Eversource Issues Warning To Customers Eversource Energy is warning its customers of the increased number of scams involving utility services that often come with the holiday season. Scammers have been posing as Eversource employees to obtain money, demand personal information for identity theft or use deceptive tactics to persuade customers to switch energy suppliers, Eversource officials say. “We always want to protect our customers from scams, and that’s why it’s critical we continue to raise awareness and educate the public about all the different tactics these scammers use,” said Eversource Senior Vice President a…

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by Valerie Musson
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Man Charged With Stealing Checks, Mail, Darien Police Say Man Charged With Stealing Checks, Mail, Darien Police Say
Man Charged With Stealing Checks, Mail, Darien Police Say A 23-year-old man faces charges for larceny and identity theft after police say he stole various mail and checks from residences in Darien. Darien Police responded to a home on Red Rose Circle on a report of attempted mail theft on Wednesday, Oct. 2 around 5:30 p.m. The report stated the description of the suspects as two or three black males driving a yellow Nissan Xterra with New York registration, police say. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle, but the caller reported seeing it drive past his home twice, according to police. The driver then allegedly stopped the vehicle in fron…

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by Valerie Musson
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Man Admits To Credit Card Fraud, Identity Theft Offenses In Connecticut Man Admits To Credit Card Fraud, Identity Theft Offenses In Connecticut
Man Admits To Credit Card Fraud, Identity Theft Offenses In Connecticut A convicted felon who had been recently released from prison is admitted to stealing credit cards in Connecticut and making thousands of dollars in fraudulent purchases throughout the state. Rhode Island resident Henry Fellela, Jr., 61, pleaded guilty in New Haven district court to credit card and identity theft offenses dating back to several incidents last year. U.S. Attorney John Durham said that in March last year, Fellela was released from federal prison after four years after being convicted of credit card fraud, aggravated identity theft and other criminal offenses. While he was out…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Who Made Large Purchases With Stolen Credit Card Apprehended, Greenwich PD Says Woman Who Made Large Purchases With Stolen Credit Card Apprehended, Greenwich PD Says
Woman Who Made Large Purchases With Stolen Credit Card Apprehended, Greenwich PD Says A woman who police say made a series of large purchases with a stolen credit card has been apprehended. Greenwich Police say Amanda Banks, 29, of Springfield, Illinois was taken into custody in Indiana and extradited to Connecticut to face numerous charges on Thursday, Oct. 10. Police say a woman made several large purchases from a local retailer using stolen credit cards in February 2019. The subsequent investigation identified Banks as the suspect, prompting police to obtain a warrant for her arrest. Banks faces the following charges as per the warrant: Theft of payment card (two cou…

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by Valerie Musson
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Man Used Forged Credit Cards, Fake $100 Bill, Westport Police Say Man Used Forged Credit Cards, Fake $100 Bill, Westport Police Say
Man Used Forged Credit Cards, Fake $100 Bill, Westport Police Say A man who police say used forged credit cards and a fake $100 bill has been charged. Westport Police say they responded to the West Elm store (35 Main Street) on a report of a customer attempting to make an $8.00 purchase with what was suspected to be a $100 bill on Wednesday, Oct. 9 around 7 p.m. Staff members stated that when the customer was told that the bill did not look real, he responded by paying for the item with a $10 bill and did not ask for the $100 bill back, which raised suspicion, police say. Further investigation revealed that the bill was missing several key identifiers an…

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by Valerie Musson
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Duo Nabbed In Alleged Darien Fraud Scheme Duo Nabbed In Alleged Darien Fraud Scheme
Duo Nabbed In Alleged Darien Fraud Scheme Two area men who allegedly cashed checks and used credit cards taken from a girlfriend's father in Darien were nabbed by police in two separate arrests. The scheme was uncovered in June after a Darien resident reported to police that he believed his daughter's boyfriend, Sean Frangione, 42, of Stamford, had stolen checks from his residence, said Darien Police Sgt. James Palmieri. The man also believed Frangione stole $300 in cash and a credit card from his dresser. In total, five fraudulent checks had been cashed for a total of $1,455, said Palmieri.  Several …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Ask Public's Help In Locating Fairfield County ID Theft Suspect Police Ask Public's Help In Locating Fairfield County ID Theft Suspect
Police Ask Public's Help In Locating Fairfield County ID Theft Suspect Police are on the lookout for a man accused of stealing the identity of a Dutchess County man to make fraudulent money orders in Fairfield County. New York State Police say troopers investigated a complaint of identity theft in Beekman after an unknown party made two MoneyGram purchases in Danbury using account information from a victim residing in New York on Saturday, Sept. 21. The suspect, pictured above, purchased two MoneyGram money orders, both in the amount of $1,000.87, at the Walmart in Danbury (67 Newtown Road), according to police. The suspect allegedly used the victim’s stolen C…

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by Valerie Musson