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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…
Zelle Left Users Open To $1B In Scams, NY AG Says
The operator of Zelle is accused of designing the popular payment app without basic safeguards, allowing scammers to steal more than $1 billion from users.
A lawsuit filed against Early Warning Services, LLC (EWS) by New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office Wednesday, Aug. 13, alleges the company failed to protect users from scams.
EWS operates Zelle and is owned by a consortium of some of the country’s largest banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Capital One, and Wells Fargo.
According to the complaint, EWS launched Zelle in 2017 without critical safeguards, making it …
Ex-NJ Library Staffer Admits Embezzling $3.2M From Couple Who Trusted Him, Feds Say
A Passaic County man and former tech administrator at a Bergen County library admitted to embezzling more than $3.2 million from a local couple who had hired him as a part-time personal assistant, federal prosecutors said.
Charles Gallo, 34, of Hawthorne, pleaded guilty in Newark federal court to one count of wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said Friday, May 2.
Gallo began working for the victims in 2018, helping manage their bills, banking, emails, and tech issues, court documents say. From March 2022 to March 2023, Gallo used his access to steal millions, including making ATM withdra…
Man Dons Suit Jacket, Hat, Tries Using Fake ID To Withdraw $20K In Westchester: Police
A man dressed in a suit and hat tried to walk out of a Westchester bank with $20,000—but sharp-eyed staff and quick police work stopped the fraud cold, authorities said.
Officers were called to Webster Bank at 72 Purchase St. in Rye around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, for a report of a person trying to cash a large check using a fake ID, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Thursday, April 24.
Bank staff told officers that the man, later identified as Jose Urena, 48, of New York City, entered the branch claiming he wanted to withdraw $20,000 from a Webster Bank account, accor…
Best Law Firm In Westchester County In 2024: McCullough Goldberger & Staudt, LLP
We are thrilled to announce that McCullough, Goldberger & Staudt, LLP (MGS) has been named Best Law Firm in Westchester County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards!
According to its website, MGS was formed in 1984 through the merger of two well-respected Westchester law firms, building on a legacy of over 60 years.
The firm specializes in land use, municipal law, litigation, real estate transactions, banking, and trusts and estates, and its client-focused approach prioritizes accessibility and strategic counsel to achieve successful outcomes, per its website.
Readers’ C…
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Mass Global Tech Outage Grounds Flights, Causes Chaos With Banks, Stock Markets, Media
A major tech outage is causing issues worldwide, including grounding flights.
Banks, stock markets, and media outlets are also being affected on Friday morning, July 19.
An update by cybersecurity technology company CrowdStrike appears to be the cause of device outages for millions of Microsoft Windows device users.
Several major US air carriers, including Delta, United, and Spirit are under a full ground stop, according to the FAA.
"Several airlines have requested FAA assistance with ground stops until the issue is resolved," the agency said.
Microsoft has said it is taking "mitigation …
Chase To Close One Of Its Bank Branches In Westchester
Chase Bank has informed its customers that it has decided to close one of its banking and ATM branches in Westchester.
The location affected is at 10 Marble Ave. in Thornwood, and the closure is scheduled for later this year.
In a letter to customers, Kenneth Fitzpatrick, Chase's market director/banking, wrote, "Your relationship is important to us, so we invite you to visit our branch nearby" at Thornwood Rose Hill shopping center.
The Marble Avenue branch, adjoining the Saw Mill River Parkway, is expected to be closed permanently at noon on Friday, Sept. 21, Chase Bank official…
