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Ghost-Tapping Scam Could Lead To Full Bank Account Being Drained: What To Know Ghost-Tapping Scam Could Lead To Full Bank Account Being Drained: What To Know
Ghost-Tapping Scam Could Lead To Full Bank Account Being Drained: What To Know A barely noticeable charge showing up on your bank statement could be the first sign of a much bigger problem, one that can quietly spiral into serious financial loss. Consumers across the US are being warned about a so-called “ghost tapping” scam that begins with a small charge, often around $4, and can end with an entire bank account drained. The scheme targets customers of major banks, including Bank of America, Chase, and Wells Fargo, according to reports by Fox News and The Sun. The scam typically starts with what appears to be a harmless, low-dollar transaction. Fraudsters use t…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Wanted CT Man Dragged Officer With Car, Caught After Foot Chase: Police Wanted CT Man Dragged Officer With Car, Caught After Foot Chase: Police
Wanted CT Man Dragged Officer With Car, Caught After Foot Chase: Police A Wolcott man wanted by police is facing a long list of charges after officers say he dragged an officer with his car before fleeing and later being arrested after a chase. Wayne Lydem, 48, and his girlfriend, Annalucy Lachance, 47, face multiple counts following an alleged Aug. 25 burglary and assault, according to authorities. The ordeal began with Wolcott police responded to a garage burglary on Wolcott Road. Surveillance video identified Lydem, whom officers recognized from past incidents, officials said.  While still investigating, police spotted Lydem driving on Wolcott Roa…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Chase Boosts Sapphire Reserve Perks, Hikes Annual Fee To $795: Here's What You Get Chase Boosts Sapphire Reserve Perks, Hikes Annual Fee To $795: Here's What You Get
Chase Boosts Sapphire Reserve Perks, Hikes Annual Fee To $795: Here's What You Get Chase is taking its Sapphire Reserve card to a new level as it competes with American Express for luxury credit cardholders. The refreshed Chase Sapphire Reserve card was officially unveiled on Tuesday, June 17. The banking giant also announced the launch of the new Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business card.  Both cards will officially be available on Sunday, June 23. While they're promoting at least $2,500 in annual perks, the cards have a steep $795 annual fee. That fee is 45% higher than when Sapphine Reserve first launched in 2016, CNBC reported. "The new Sapphire Reserv…

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by Chris Spiker
News
$25K 'Chase Courier' Scammer Duped CT Woman, Police Say — Here's How To Protect Yourself $25K 'Chase Courier' Scammer Duped CT Woman, Police Say — Here's How To Protect Yourself
$25K 'Chase Courier' Scammer Duped CT Woman, Police Say — Here's How To Protect Yourself A 71-year-old Long Island woman was conned out of $30,000 by a man allegedly posing as a bank courier, and police believe he may have scammed others too. The North Merrick victim received a text message on Thursday, May 22, warning of “fraudulent activity” on her Apple account. That was followed by a call from a man claiming to be a Chase bank representative, who told her to immediately withdraw $30,000 in cash, Nassau County Police said. She was then instructed to meet a courier near Old Mill Road and Sandra Lane, where she turned over the money to a man she had never seen before. The next…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
State Slams ‘Flawed’ Investigation Behind Fatal Police Shooting In CT; Won't Prosecute Cops State Slams ‘Flawed’ Investigation Behind Fatal Police Shooting In CT; Won't Prosecute Cops
State Slams ‘Flawed’ Investigation Behind Fatal Police Shooting In CT; Won't Prosecute Cops A state investigation released this week found that a fatal police shooting of an unarmed man last year was "questionable" and stemmed from a "flawed" investigation. However, investigators said there was not enough evidence to prosecute the officers.  Jonathan Mark Lewis Bell, 39, was shot and killed in Ansonia on Feb. 4, 2024, after Bridgeport narcotics police received a tip that a suspected drug dealer known as "JB" was carrying a gun in his Mercedes-Benz SUV, Office of Inspector General report said.  Without confirming the presence of a weapon, officers tried to pull over…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Officer Dragged Behind Car Trying To Stop Shoplifters: Police Officer Dragged Behind Car Trying To Stop Shoplifters: Police
Officer Dragged Behind Car Trying To Stop Shoplifters: Police A Connecticut police officer is recovering after being dragged by a car in the parking lot of a Home Depot in Fairfield County earlier this week. Two people were arrested following their escape.  Amanda Belcher, 41, and James Coates, 49, who both had outstanding warrants, face several charges following the theft and wild chase that followed, Fairfield Police said. Police were called to the Home Depot at 541 Kings Highway Cutoff around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, after store security spotted two people allegedly stealing more than $1,200 in merchandise, authorities said.&n…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Man Flees Traffic Stop On Busy CT Highway With Troopers Still Holding His License: Police Man Flees Traffic Stop On Busy CT Highway With Troopers Still Holding His License: Police
Man Flees Traffic Stop On Busy CT Highway With Troopers Still Holding His License: Police A 21-year-old man faces a long list of charges after allegedly driving away from authorities during a traffic stop on a busy Connecticut highway and trying to hide from them, police announced.  Hartford County resident Barry Howard of Manchester was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 11 in connection with an incident on the same day that began on Interstate 84 East, Connecticut State Police said on Monday, Aug. 12.  At around 11:50 a.m. on the day of Howard's arrest, a trooper watching traffic on I-84 East near Exit 59 at the Manchester and East Hartford town line saw a brown Volk…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Shoplifts From CT Mall, Leads Officers On Chase While Pretending To Have Gun: Police Man Shoplifts From CT Mall, Leads Officers On Chase While Pretending To Have Gun: Police
Man Shoplifts From CT Mall, Leads Officers On Chase While Pretending To Have Gun: Police A 36-year-old man faces a long list of charges after shoplifting from a Connecticut mall, threatening security with what appeared to be a gun, and leading officers on a chase that ended in a residential garage, police announced.  On Wednesday, July 3, just before 5 p.m., security at the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford reported to the police that a suspect had threatened them. The suspect then fled into the woods behind the Old Glory Store at 1250 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1) in New Haven County. According to Milford Police, officers learned that the suspect had first encountered mall se…

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by Ben Crnic