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$30K Gambling Scam: Man Nabbed For Scheme On Long Island
A Brooklyn man was caught and arrested for attempting to scam a Long Island woman out of tens of thousands of dollars, police said.
It happened on Monday, April 1 in Mineola, according to Nassau County Police.
On that day, a 57-year-old woman was contacted by the alleged scammer, who claimed to be a Microsoft employee.
He told the victim that she had a $30,000 gambling charge on her account.
Then, a short time later, another man called the victim, this time claiming to be from Chase Fraud Prevention. Police said that the second caller persuaded the woman to take out the $30,000 in cas…
Look Familiar? Man Swipes Money, More From Long Island Driveway
Police are searching for a man who was caught on camera breaking into a car in a Long Island driveway.
It was about 4:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 3, when the break-in happened, Nassau County Police said.
A Massapequa Park man, age 64, has parked his car in the driveway of his Atlantic Avenue home the evening before.
However, when he went back to the vehicle in the morning, he noticed his keys and an undetermined amount of money.
A security camera later revealed that the culprit of the theft was a man in a black hoodie, blue and white checkered pajama pants, and a black backpack.
The al…
Seen Him? Police Seach For Man Responsible For Multiple Long Island Crimes
Police are asking the community to keep a lookout for a 21-year-old who they say is responsible for multiple larcenies on Long Island.
Vincent Fredericks, age 21, of Oceanside, is thought to be responsible for multiple crimes across Nassau County, according to a post by the NCPD on Friday, March 1.
The department is asking Long Islanders to keep an eye out for the wanted man, who is 5-foot-5, weighs approximately 100 pounds, and has brown hair and eyes.
Though it is unclear where he was last seen, Fredericks is said to operate a white 2012 Kia Sportage.
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