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4 Nabbed In Million-Dollar Long Island Retail Theft Ring, DA Says 4 Nabbed In Million-Dollar Long Island Retail Theft Ring, DA Says
4 Nabbed In Million-Dollar Long Island Retail Theft Ring, DA Says Four people have been nabbed in a major million-dollar retail theft ring on Long Island. Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced on Tuesday, Aug. 9, that the suspects would steal items from big box stores and then use Ulloa’s Brentwood pawn shop as a front. The suspects would allegedly store the products at a warehouse before selling them online, the DA's Office said. The suspects, Carlos Ulloa, Henry Delgado, Sandra Cruz, and Sandra Palomino generated over $1 million a year in profit, authorities say. Ulloa, age 50,  of Patchogue, the owner and ope…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Nassau County Woman Loses $35,000 In Internet Scam, Police Say Nassau County Woman Loses $35,000 In Internet Scam, Police Say
Nassau County Woman Loses $35,000 In Internet Scam, Police Say Police are cautioning the public to be on high alert after a Long Island resident was bilked out of more than $35,000 as part of an Internet scam. A 69-year-old woman in Baldwin corresponded with an unknown person, believed to be a man, online through multiple emails and phone calls for several months. According to police, the man called and emailed the victim over the past six months, and the woman sent more than $35,000 to the suspect through nine separate transactions that were completed. Police said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone who feels they may have been the victim of a sim…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Don't Fall For Them: These Are Top Consumer Scams, NY AG Says Don't Fall For Them: These Are Top Consumer Scams, NY AG Says
Don't Fall For Them: These Are Top Consumer Scams, NY AG Says Attorney General Letitia James highlighted some of the top scams New Yorkers are facing to kick off National Consumer Protection Week. Citing the COVID-19 pandemic, James said that Internet-related and price gouging scams were the greatest threat to consumers, with thousands of complaints levied to her office during 2020. The top 10 consumer complaints in 2020, according to James’ office: Internet-Related (internet services and service providers, data privacy and security, digital media, data breaches, frauds through internet manipulation): 9,832 complaints; COVID-19 Price Gouging (…

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by Zak Failla
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Don't Fall For It: Costco Confirms Coupon On Facebook Is Scam Don't Fall For It: Costco Confirms Coupon On Facebook Is Scam
Don't Fall For It: Costco Confirms Coupon On Facebook Is Scam It’s a trap! A free $75 Costco coupon that has been making the rounds on social media turned out to be too good to be true, the wholesale giant announced. “Despite several posts out there, Costco is NOT giving away $75 coupons. While we love our fans and our members, this offer is a SCAM, and in no way affiliated with Costco,” the company said. “Thanks to our fans for letting us know about this recurring hoax!” The phony coupon first cropped up on Facebook earlier this year, causing some users to unwittingly click on a link unaffiliated with Costco to collect their coupon. To gain access,…

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by Zak Failla