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Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments
A check that looks like free money can quickly turn into a costly trap.
Fake check scams often begin with an unexpected payment tied to a prize, mystery shopping job, online sale, personal assistant offer, or other pitch, according to the Better Business Bureau.
The hook is simple: scammers send a check, tell the recipient to deposit it, then ask for money to be sent back through a wire transfer, gift card, money order, or cryptocurrency.
The check may appear to clear at first. That does not mean it is real.
The Federal Trade Commission says banks must make deposited funds available quick…
Former NFL Player, TV Sports Analyst Arrested
A former football standout who became a familiar TV voice is facing a new legal issue.
Marcellus Wiley, 51, was arrested in Orange County, Florida, on Saturday, July 4, on a domestic battery charge, according to multiple reports.
The former NFL defensive end and longtime sports analyst was initially held without bond, according to ABC affiliate WFTV in Orlando and People.
No details about the alleged incident, including the location or others involved, had been publicly released as of Sunday, July 5, WFTV reported.
Wiley is the husband of Annemarie Wiley, an alum of "Real Housewives of Be…
41K+ Still Without Power In NJ, Some Won't Get It Back Until Thursday
More than 41,000 JCP&L customers across New Jersey remained without power on Monday, July 6, after fast-moving weekend storms knocked out electricity to thousands of homes.
As of Monday morning, JCP&L reported 41,565 outages statewide. Morris County had the highest number of customers without electricity with 14,321, followed by Monmouth County with 5,637, Sussex County with 5,256, Union County with 4,923, Hunterdon County with 3,694, Somerset County with 2,899, Warren County with 1,997, and Ocean County with 1,724.
PSE&G also reported widespread outages on Monday morning. Union…
Pringles Releases Flavored Hot Dog Buns For Summer Cookout Season
Pringles is adding a new twist to summer cookouts with limited-edition hot dog buns inspired by three of its flavors.
The snack brand officially unveiled its new Pop Dog Buns on Monday, July 6. The potato-based buns are based on BBQ, Honey Mustard, and Sour Cream & Onion potato crisps.
The limited-edition buns are 7.5 inches long and packaged in Pringles-style cans. Fans can get the buns during two online drops at noon on Wednesday, July 8, and Wednesday, July 15, which is National Hot Dog Day.
The Sour Cream & Onion buns feature tangy, savory, and creamy flavors, while t…
19-Year-Old's Body Recovered From Delaware River: Njsp
A 19-year-old Hunterdon County resident was found dead in the Delaware River on Sunday, July 5, authorities said.
At 9:41 p.m. on Friday, July 3, troopers received a report of a missing person, Jason Blanco, a 19-year-old Flemington resident, on the Delaware River in Alexandria Township, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.
Multiple agencies searched the area but were unable to locate Blanco, Marchan said. The search continued on Saturday, July 4, with negative results, Marchan said.
On Sunday, July 5, Blanco was located by a boater on the Delaware River …
Best, Worst States For Well-Being Revealed: Here's Where New Jersey Ranks
A new state-by-state report says the map of American well-being shows clear winners, troubling warning signs, and one big national disconnect.
The State of the Nation Project released its "State of the States" report as the US approaches its 250th anniversary. StudyFinds reported on the rankings on Friday, July 3.
Minnesota ranked first overall, followed by New Hampshire, Iowa, Vermont, and Massachusetts. Louisiana ranked last among the 51 jurisdictions measured, including all 50 states and Washington, DC.
New Jersey ranked 11th, Maryland ranked 15th, Connecticut ranked 18th, Virginia rank…
Actor Joby Baker Dies: Starred In Elvis, Disney, 'Gidget' Films
Joby Baker made a career out of finding the funny note in almost any scene.
The Canadian-born actor, comedian, and painter died of natural causes on Monday, June 22, at 92, his family told Deadline.
His family said he died in New York's Northern Westchester County, in Mount Kisco. The Hollywood Reporter reported that his granddaughter, Sofia Silverman, said Baker died nearby at a hospital in Westchester in Yonkers, New York.
Baker was a familiar face across TV and film in the 1960s and 1970s. He starred as radio DJ Dave Lewis on the single-season CBS sitcom "Good Morning World," opposite R…
Cold Front Will Trigger Separate Storm Rounds With Damaging Winds, Downpours: Timing
A days-long stretch of extreme heat is over, but more severe weather is on the way.
Click here for a new, updated story - Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Could Trigger Flash Flooding: Timing
A strong cold front moving through the Northeast on Sunday, July 5, will trigger separate rounds of storms capable of producing damaging winds, lightning, torrential rain, and localized flooding.
A strong cold front moving through the Northeast on Sunday, July 5, will start to break a dangerous, days-long heat dome.
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AccuWeather says the stormy transition will run through Tuesday, Jul…
Heartbreak After Newark Mom, Teacher Dies At 33
A Newark teacher and devoted mother is being remembered after her death at 33, as loved ones rally to support the young son she leaves behind.
Julianny Lantigua, affectionately known as "Juju," died on Thursday, July 2. She was a fourth-grade teacher at the Park Elementary School in Newark.
"Ms. Lantigua was a caring educator, a devoted mother, and a cherished member of the Park Elementary family," the school said in a Facebook tribute. "Her kindness, compassion, and dedication touched the lives of so many students, families, and colleagues, and she will be deeply missed."
A GoFundMe …
Dangerous Man Wanted In Multiple States, Including NJ, Sentenced In MD Victims Want To Be Heard
A heavily tattooed fugitive once captured in Texas after a four-state manhunt, who then went back on the run after being released from custody in Pennsylvania in May, has been recaptured and sentenced, according to information shared with Daily Voice and newly filed court records.
Kevin James Kistler, 35, of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, was released Monday, May 18, with the understanding that he would surrender himself to authorities in Cecil County, Maryland, according to information provided to Daily Voice by a person familiar with the ongoing cases. Instead, fugitive warrants were iss…
