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Credit Card Fraud

Hudson Valley Bartender Busted Increasing Tips On Credit Cards, Police Say Hudson Valley Bartender Busted Increasing Tips On Credit Cards, Police Say
Hudson Valley Bartender Busted Increasing Tips On Credit Cards, Police Say A bartender in the region was busted for allegedly increasing tip amounts on credit cards to increase her pay. Dutchess County resident Melissa Dinsmore, 33, of Wappinger, was charged by the New York State Police on Friday, Sept. 20. According to Trooper AJ Hicks, the owner of the Publick House Restaurant and Bar in Pleasant Valley alerted police to the possible crime after being notified of the fraud by a customer. An investigation determined that Dinsmore, while working as both a server and bartender, fraudulently increased tip amounts entered by her customers who utilized credit cards t…
Trio Accused Of 'Distract And Grab' Thefts In Tri-State Area Shopping Centers Trio Accused Of 'Distract And Grab' Thefts In Tri-State Area Shopping Centers
Trio Accused Of 'Distract And Grab' Thefts In Tri-State Area Shopping Centers Three people were accused of taking part in a "distract and grab" ring across the tri-state area, including outside of two stores on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. The three were arrested in connection with the incidents in July and August 2023, Stafford Township police announced in a Saturday, Mar. 2 news release. The department and nearby law enforcement agencies had received several reports of "distract and grab" thefts and credit card fraud. All three were charged with theft, burglary, fraudulent use of a credit card, and conspiracy to commit theft. They were 39-year-old …
Hudson Valley Man Charges $1K In Goods To Former Friend's Credit Cards Hudson Valley Man Charges $1K In Goods To Former Friend's Credit Cards
Hudson Valley Man Charges $1K In Goods To Former Friend's Credit Cards A Hudson Valley man has been charged with identity theft after allegedly using a former friend's credit card information to make purchases.  Orange County resident Gustavo W. Gonzalez, age 23 from the town of Monroe was arrested by state police Wednesday, May 17, and charged with grand larceny and identity theft. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, on Tuesday, April 4, state police received a complaint about unauthorized charges on several credit cards. The total amount of the transactions was $1,261.  An investigation revealed that Gonzalez had a falling out with a friend an…
Man Charged With Wide-Ranging Credit Card Fraud Scheme In Region Man Charged With Wide-Ranging Credit Card Fraud Scheme In Region
Man Charged With Wide-Ranging Credit Card Fraud Scheme In Region A 30-year-old man has been charged in connection with an alleged wide-ranging fraud scheme using an area man's credit card.  The scheme came to light in Sullivan County on Wednesday, Jan. 18, when a Parksville resident, a hamlet of Liberty, reported that a fraudulent $296 charge had been made to his credit card at a Chenango County gas station in the Norwich area, said Undersheriff Eric Chaboty of the Sullivan County. Sheriff's Office. Working with the Chenango County Sheriff, the Madison County Sheriff, and the New York State Police, deputies were able to identify a man driving a red …
George Santos Lied In Court To Help 'Family Friend' Who Made Fraudulent Credit Cards: Report George Santos Lied In Court To Help 'Family Friend' Who Made Fraudulent Credit Cards: Report
George Santos Lied In Court To Help 'Family Friend' Who Made Fraudulent Credit Cards: Report Embattled New York Congressman George Santos once lied in a Seattle courtroom to help a Brazilian man who admitted to making fraudulent credit cards, Politico reports.  While testifying under oath in King County Superior Court in Washington State in 2017, the now Republican lawmaker told the judge that the defendant, Gustavo Trelha, was an old family friend who knew his parents, and that he would help the man get an Airbnb while he was out on bail, according to the outlet. Related Report: 'I've Been A Terrible Liar,' George Santos Admits After He 'Got Away With It' In 2020 Santos, whose 3…
Know Him? Man Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Northern Westchester Know Him? Man Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Northern Westchester
Know Him? Man Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Northern Westchester Police asked the public for help identifying a man who is wanted for using stolen credit cards at multiple Northern Westchester stores. On Thursday, Nov. 10, a man used stolen credit cards to purchase items at various stores in Ossining, Cortlandt, and Peekskill, New York State Police reported on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Police said the items were valued at more than $1,173 in total. The man was wearing a "Blue Jays" baseball hat, a black Carhart zip-up jacket with tan "CARHART" lettering down the left sleeve, black sweatpants, and what are believed to be white and black Nike Air Max Plus …
Know Them? Duo Accused Of Stealing Purses From Shopping Carts In Hudson Valley Know Them? Duo Accused Of Stealing Purses From Shopping Carts In Hudson Valley
Know Them? Duo Accused Of Stealing Purses From Shopping Carts In Hudson Valley Police in the region are asking the public for help identifying a couple of thieves who have allegedly been snagging purses and wallets from shopping carts. The Town of Ulster Police Department is investigating several larcenies of purses and wallets from shopping carts in the Kings Mall over the last two weeks.  While one of the suspects distracts the female shopper the other one steals the purse, police said. The suspects then immediately utilize the credit cards to make purchases at other local stores, they added.  Anyone that has information relative to the suspects and/or l…
Police Ask Public For Help Identifying Duo Linked To Hudson Valley Grand Larceny Case Police Ask Public For Help Identifying Duo Linked To Hudson Valley Grand Larceny Case
Police Ask Public For Help Identifying Duo Linked To Hudson Valley Grand Larceny Case Authorities are asking the public for help identifying two people linked to a grand larceny investigation in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Police in Brewster are investigating after a suspect or suspects stole more than $14,000 from a victim using the victim's credit card information, according to an update from police on Tuesday, Jan. 11. The New York State Police in Brewster are attempting to identify the pictured subjects in relation to a grand larceny... Posted by New York State Police on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Police provided images of the two people they're searching f…
Police Ask Public's Help In ID Theft, Grand Larceny Case In Northern Westchester Police Ask Public's Help In ID Theft, Grand Larceny Case In Northern Westchester
Police Ask Public's Help In ID Theft, Grand Larceny Case In Northern Westchester Police are investigating after a suspect used a victim's credit card to make fraudulent purchases at stores in Northern Westchester County. Earlier in December, a victim reported that they lost their wallet in the Walmart located on East Main Street in the area of Mohegan Lake, according to New York State Police. Police said shortly after the wallet was stolen, the victim received a number of fraudulent credit card charges. Investigators located security images of the individual believed to have made the purchases at stores in Cortlandt and Ossining. A grand larceny and identity theft inv…
Laundrie Family Reacts To Cause Of Death Ruling, Says Credit Cards He Used Belonged To Petito Laundrie Family Reacts To Cause Of Death Ruling, Says Credit Cards He Used Belonged To Petito
Laundrie Family Reacts To Cause Of Death Ruling, Says Credit Cards He Used Belonged To Petito Minutes after a coroner announced the cause of death of Gabby Petito, the attorney for her fugitive boyfriend's family reacted to the coroner’s ruling that she died by strangulation. “While Brian Laundrie is currently charged with the unauthorized use of a debit card belonging to Gabby," Attorney Steve Bertolino said to CNN, "Brian is only considered a person of interest in relation to Gabby Petito’s demise." Earlier report: Gabby Petito Cause Of Death Released By Coroner “At this time Brian is still missing and when he is located we will address the pending fraud charge against him,"…
Two Men Admit To $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Westchester Two Men Admit To $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Westchester
Two Men Admit To $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Westchester Two men admitted to their roles in a scheme to several department stores in Westchester out of more than $50,000. Patrick Onogwu and Asanimo Risea, both of the Bronx, pleaded guilty for their part in a more than a year-long scheme that included using fraudulently obtained credit cards to steal from several Westchester County TJX Companies, Inc. stores, including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Home Goods. The two had been charged in a 54-count indictment along with Bronx resident Donald. Original story - Three Suspects Indicted For $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Westchester Westchester C…
Man Who Allegedly Stole Three Generators Worth $5k Wanted In Hudson Valley, Long Island Man Who Allegedly Stole Three Generators Worth $5k Wanted In Hudson Valley, Long Island
Man Who Allegedly Stole Three Generators Worth $5k Wanted In Hudson Valley, Long Island A man who allegedly used a fraudulent credit card to buy three generators worth $5,073 is wanted for third-degree grand larceny in both the Hudson Valley and on Long Island. Saekuan Smith, 29, said that he was an employee from a nearby building and remodeling company in Dickson, PA when he made the illegal purchase at a business in Sullivan County, in Calliccoon, according to State Police.  Both the Town of Calliccoon Court and the Nassau County Police Department have issued warrants for his arrest.  Smith stands at 5-foot-5, weighs 145 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.&n…
Man Nabbed Charging $5,000 To Stolen Credit Card In Area, Police Say Man Nabbed Charging $5,000 To Stolen Credit Card In Area, Police Say
Man Nabbed Charging $5,000 To Stolen Credit Card In Area, Police Say A 22-year-old faces felony charges after he was allegedly caught paying a mechanic over $5,000 with a stolen credit card in the area.  Orange County resident Rasheed A. Williams Jr., of Middletown, was charged with the felony of fourth-degree grand larceny and the misdemeanor of third-degree unlawful possession of personal identification on Saturday, Dec. 5, according to State Police in Middletown. State Police were assisted in their investigation by the Yates County Sheriff Department in Pennsylvania and state police in Williamson, PA. An investigation is ongoing.  Williams…
Former Employee Charged With Stealing $390K From Westchester Business Former Employee Charged With Stealing $390K From Westchester Business
Former Employee Charged With Stealing $390K From Westchester Business A Rockland County woman turned herself in and is now facing charges for allegedly stealing more than $390,000 from her former employee in Westchester. Haverstraw resident Catherine Johnson, 56, surrendered into custody this week and was arraigned on a grand larceny charge in Irvington Justice Court for allegedly stealing $391,120.63 from Eileen Fisher, Inc. in Irvington over a seven-year stretch. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino Jr. said that between Aug. 24, 2012, and Aug. 26, 2019, Johnson stole the money from her employer by making personal credit card charges on her…
Westchester Duo Sentenced For Forged Passport, Rewards Card Scheme Westchester Duo Sentenced For Forged Passport, Rewards Card Scheme
Westchester Duo Sentenced For Forged Passport, Rewards Card Scheme A man and woman from Westchester will spend time behind bars after being busted in an elaborate identity theft scheme that involved forged passport cards and fraudulently obtained credit cards to steal from popular retailers. Mount Vernon residents Hassan Miller and Dawn Anderson have been sentenced to a term of between one and a half and four and a half years in state prison for possessing forged US passport cards in their home as part of a scheme to steal from The TJX Companies, Inc. TJX companies includes stores such as TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Home Goods. Westchester County Distri…
Members Of Massive NY-Based Crew Caught Stealing Tens Of Thousands From NJ ATMs ID'd Members Of Massive NY-Based Crew Caught Stealing Tens Of Thousands From NJ ATMs ID'd
Members Of Massive Ny-based Crew Caught Stealing Tens Of Thousands From NJ ATMs ID'd They flooded New Jersey by the dozens, coming from the Bronx, Brooklyn and Westchester, armed with bogus debit cards. They nearly returned home with tens of thousands of dollars stolen from ATMs throughout the state. Police in several counties stopped them, though. Here’s a snapshot of one of several theft crews captured in New Jersey on Tuesday: Eight adults, three juveniles; 47 indictable charges, mostly for identity and credit card theft; 10 disorderly persons charges; $3,335 in stolen cash seized, along with various bogus cards. That group, busted Cliffside Park, was among severa…
Man Wanted By Both Clarkstown, Spring Valley Police Departments Nabbed In PIP Stop In Rockland Man Wanted By Both Clarkstown, Spring Valley Police Departments Nabbed In PIP Stop In Rockland
Man Wanted By Both Clarkstown, Spring Valley Police Departments Nabbed In PIP Stop In Rockland A 23-year-old man wanted by police in both Clarkstown and Spring Valley was arrested following a Rockland traffic stop on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, police say. New York State Police say they observed a driver traveling northbound on the Palisades Interstate Parkway on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Officers initiated a traffic stop after allegedly observing the driver commit a series of violations. The driver, identified as Beauvoir, 23, of Philadelphia, had a New York State ID but did not have a valid driver’s license from any state, police say. Further investigation revealed that Beauvoir was…
Alert Issued For Woman Wanted For Stealing Credit Cards From Friend Alert Issued For Woman Wanted For Stealing Credit Cards From Friend
Alert Issued For Woman Wanted For Stealing Credit Cards From Friend An alert has been issued by New York State Police investigators in Ellenville who allegedly stole credit cards from a friend and charged more than $2,500. Kelly Kiernan was arrested and charged with fourth-degree grand larceny after an investigation determined that she and other co-conspirators stole several credit cards from a friend. Kiernan then made multiple unauthorized credit and debit charges. Kiernan later failed to appear in court following her arrest and a warrant was issued for her arrest. Police described Kiernan, 35, as 5-foot-3 weighing approximately 132 pounds with blonde ha…
Don't Be A Victim Of Credit Card Fraud: Here Are Steps To Take From FBI Don't Be A Victim Of Credit Card Fraud: Here Are Steps To Take From FBI
Don't Be A Victim Of Credit Card Fraud: Here Are Steps To Take From FBI The FBI is warning consumers in the area to be wary of falling victim to scammers involved in credit card fraud schemes. The Bureau issued an alert this week, offering a series of tips to avoid becoming the latest victim of credit card fraud. According to the FBI, "credit card fraud is the unauthorized use of a credit or debit card, or similar payment tool (ACH, EFT, recurring charge, etc.), to fraudulently obtain money or property. Credit and debit card numbers can be stolen from unsecured websites or can be obtained in an identity theft scheme." Tips provided by the FBI include: Don’t …
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Wanted For Making $1K In Purchases From Neighbor's Credit Card Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Wanted For Making $1K In Purchases From Neighbor's Credit Card
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Wanted For Making $1K In Purchases From Neighbor's Credit Card Seen him? New York State Police investigators in Orange County are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a wanted man with an active warrant out for his arrest for grand larceny. According to police, 42-year-old Michael Gizzi was arrested last year following an investigation that determined he used his neighbor’s credit cards without authorization. Gizzi stated that he accidentally received his neighbor’s mail and realized there were credit cards, and he proceeded to use them. In total, Gizzi allegedly made more than $1,000 in unauthorized charges, and later failed…
Mahwah Pump Jockey Took Pics Of Driver's Credit Cards, Bought $1,370 In Jewelry, Police Charge Mahwah Pump Jockey Took Pics Of Driver's Credit Cards, Bought $1,370 In Jewelry, Police Charge
Mahwah Pump Jockey Took Pics Of Driver's Credit Cards, Bought $1,370 In Jewelry, Police Charge CHECK YOUR STATEMENTS: It took several tries, but a Mahwah gas station attendant finally got an online store in Texas to accept a credit card number stolen from a motorist to pay for $1,370 worth of jewelry that he turned around and hocked, authorities charged. Mahwah Police Detective Lt. Bussinelli and Detective Sgt. Kevin Hebert watched on surveillance video as Bryan Collazzo, 23, of Mahwah completed a gas sale at the Pilot Travel Center on southbound Route 17, then requested the victim’s credit card a second time, Police Chief James N. Batelli said. Collazzo then “disappeared behind the …
Teen Employee Nabbed Making Purchases With Stolen Credit Card, Police Say Teen Employee Nabbed Making Purchases With Stolen Credit Card, Police Say
Teen Employee Nabbed Making Purchases With Stolen Credit Card, Police Say A local teen was arrested and faces multiple charges after Town of Wallkill investigators allegedly discovered him using a stolen credit to make online purchases. Owusu A. Agyeman, 19, an employee of Staples at 470 Route 211E in Wallkill, is said to have taken photographs of the victim’s credit card before making various online purchases from Amazon, the NFL Shop, and Venmo in mid-October. Town of Wallkill Police arrested Agyeman and charged him with unlawful possession of personal information as well as petit larceny on Thursday, Nov. 29 around 1:20 p.m.. Agyeman was released and given an…
Scam Alert: Beware Of Card Skimming At The Gas Pump Scam Alert: Beware Of Card Skimming At The Gas Pump
Scam Alert: Beware Of Card Skimming At The Gas Pump With Thanksgiving weekend and December holiday travel coming, a new warning has been issued about skimming scams at the pump. Skimmers are illegal card readers attached to payment terminals. These card readers grab data off a credit or debit card’s magnetic stripe without your knowledge. Criminals sell the stolen data or use it to buy things online. You won’t know your information has been stolen until you get your statement or an overdraft notice. While your eyes are on the road, scammers' eyes are on your wallet. Here are a few tips from the Federal Trade Commission to help you avoid a s…
VIDEO: Police In Ramapo Attempting To ID Suspects Involved With Stolen Credit Card VIDEO: Police In Ramapo Attempting To ID Suspects Involved With Stolen Credit Card
Video: Police In Ramapo Attempting To ID Suspects Involved With Stolen Credit Card Recognize them? The Ramapo Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to identify two people potentially implicated in a stolen credit card incident. Surveillance video has been released by the Ramapo Police Department Investigations Division, which shows the two suspects - one of which is walking with a cane - riding an escalator at an area mall. Anyone who can help identify the suspects have been asked to contact Ramapo Police Det. Bob Curtis by calling (845) 357-2400 ext. 4354.
Suspects Who Led Officer On Chase Resulting In Crash Tied To Thefts Across Three States: Police Suspects Who Led Officer On Chase Resulting In Crash Tied To Thefts Across Three States: Police
Suspects Who Led Officer On Chase Resulting In Crash Tied To Thefts Across Three States: Police A Philadelphia trio led Paramus police officers on a brief chase that resulted in a crash -- and then their arrests, authorities said. On Oct. 3, Paramus police officers responded to the Paramus Park Mall on a reports of three people pickpocketing and stealing, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. Officer Brian Doughty located Michael Grantham, Kachae Jackson and Danielle Taylor, all from Philadelphia, who fled on foot from the officer into a waiting vehicle, the chief said. Paramus Officer Michael Focarino attempted to stop the car using lights and sirens as it sped away from Paramus Park…
Wayne Hills Grad Among 8 Rutgers Football Players Charged In Credit Card Fraud Scheme Wayne Hills Grad Among 8 Rutgers Football Players Charged In Credit Card Fraud Scheme
Wayne Hills Grad Among 8 Rutgers Football Players Charged In Credit Card Fraud Scheme Eight Rutgers University football players were charged for involvement in a credit card fraud scheme with multiple victims, authorities said. Brendan R. Devera, 18 of Totowa, was also charged with promoting organized street crime and money laundering, Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Rutgers University Police Chief Kenneth Cop said. Devera graduated from Wayne Hills and started on the Rutgers Football Team as a freshman in 2017. His brother Tyler Devera, a recent Bergen Catholic graduate, committed to the Scarlett Knights in June. The seven other students charged include  Ka…
Skimmers Stealing Credit Card Numbers At Gas Stations, Secret Service Says Skimmers Stealing Credit Card Numbers At Gas Stations, Secret Service Says
Skimmers Stealing Credit Card Numbers At Gas Stations, Secret Service Says With tens of millions of Americans traveling this July 4th week, the government is warning about a surge in crime at gas stations.The Secret Service issued an alert about a scam involving devices hidden inside the gas pump to steal credit card numbers. Secret Service agents are participating in a nationwide initiative to locate and recover illegal credit card skimming devices from fueling stations Operations are being conducted at locations across 21 states and involving 36 Secret Service field offices with agents inspecting pumps for illegal skimming devices. Skim…
Seen Him? Hudson Valley Fraud Suspect With 26 Fake Credit Cards At Large Seen Him? Hudson Valley Fraud Suspect With 26 Fake Credit Cards At Large
Seen Him? Hudson Valley Fraud Suspect With 26 Fake Credit Cards At Large Investigators with the New York State Police in Orange County are seeking the public’s assistance as they search for a man who is wanted after being busted with more than two dozen fraudulent credit cards. An alert was issued for 26-year-old Fernando Pile, Jr., who is wanted on charges that include unlawful possession of a skimmer device, second-degree forgery and possession of a forged instrument after he was busted during a traffic stop in Monroe. Police said that during the traffic stop, Pile was found to be in possession of 26 fraudulent credit cards and a skimmer device. Further invest…