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IRS Scam Warning Issued As Tax Day Nears IRS Scam Warning Issued As Tax Day Nears
IRS Scam Warning Issued As Tax Day Nears As tax season reaches its peak, the Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fraudulent Texts Pretend To Be From USPS Fraudulent Texts Pretend To Be From USPS
Fraudulent Texts Pretend To Be From USPS A new scam is targeting people with fraudulent text messages pretending to be from the United States Postal…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Former NFL, College Coach Accused In Hacking Scandal Allegedly Targeting Athletes Former NFL, College Coach Accused In Hacking Scandal Allegedly Targeting Athletes
Former NFL, College Coach Accused In Hacking Scandal Allegedly Targeting Athletes In a striking development that has captured national attention, a…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Online Scammers Using This Method To Steal Personal Info, FBI Says Online Scammers Using This Method To Steal Personal Info, FBI Says
Online Scammers Using This Method To Steal Personal Info, FBI Says The FBI has issued a warning about cybercriminals exploiting victims to distribute…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Freeport Tax Preparer Stole $2M Through False Returns, COVID-19 Relief Fraud, DOJ Says Freeport Tax Preparer Stole $2M Through False Returns, COVID-19 Relief Fraud, DOJ Says
Freeport Tax Preparer Stole $2M Through False Returns, Covid-19 Relief Fraud, DOJ Says A Long Island tax preparer is facing federal charges for allegedly…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Delete These Suspicious Texts Immediately, FBI Warns Delete These Suspicious Texts Immediately, FBI Warns
Delete These Suspicious Texts Immediately, FBI Warns The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an urgent warning about a widespread text…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Car Theft Ring: 13 Gang Members Stole Dozens Of Cars, Credit Cards On Long Island, DA Says Car Theft Ring: 13 Gang Members Stole Dozens Of Cars, Credit Cards On Long Island, DA Says
Car Theft Ring: 13 Gang Members Stole Dozens Of Cars, Credit Cards On Long Island, DA Says Thirteen alleged gang members have been indicted in…

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by Michael Mashburn
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IRS Issues Warning For These Taxpayer Scams IRS Issues Warning For These Taxpayer Scams
IRS Issues Warning For These Taxpayer Scams A new warning from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has taxpayers on high alert as the agency unveils its…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Scammers Impersonating IRS With These Texts: Here's What To Know Scammers Impersonating IRS With These Texts: Here's What To Know
Scammers Impersonating IRS With These Texts: Here's What To Know A new scam is making the rounds, with fraudsters posing as Internal Revenue Service…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NY State Workers Steal Debit Card Info From Disabled Residents, Police Say NY State Workers Steal Debit Card Info From Disabled Residents, Police Say
NY State Workers Steal Debit Card Info From Disabled Residents, Police Say Three New York State employees are accused of stealing money from…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Equifax Fined $15M For Inaccurate Credit Scores Days After NY Settlement: CFPB Equifax Fined $15M For Inaccurate Credit Scores Days After NY Settlement: CFPB
Equifax Fined $15M For Inaccurate Credit Scores Days After NY Settlement: Cfpb One of the nation’s largest credit reporting agencies has been fined $15…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
George Santos Pushes For Sentencing Delay As DOJ Fires Back In Long Island Court George Santos Pushes For Sentencing Delay As DOJ Fires Back In Long Island Court
George Santos Pushes For Sentencing Delay As DOJ Fires Back In Long Island Court Former Congressman George Santos has asked a federal judge to delay…

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by Jillian Pikora
Politics
From Transgender Athletes To Mask Ban: These Political Stories Had Long Island Talking In 2024 From Transgender Athletes To Mask Ban: These Political Stories Had Long Island Talking In 2024
From Transgender Athletes To Mask Ban: These Political Stories Had Long Island Talking In 2024 From a historic presidential conviction to heated debates…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Santos Spills: Viral Milkshake Attack Was Planned Publicity Stunt, Ousted LI Rep. Confesses Santos Spills: Viral Milkshake Attack Was Planned Publicity Stunt, Ousted LI Rep. Confesses
Santos Spills: Viral Milkshake Attack Was Planned Publicity Stunt, Ousted LI Rep. Confesses Turns out this milkshake drama was all whipped up. A video…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Holiday Deals Or Fraud? IRS Issues Warning For These Scams Holiday Deals Or Fraud? IRS Issues Warning For These Scams
Holiday Deals Or Fraud? IRS Issues Warning For These Scams As the holiday shopping season begins, the IRS reminds everyone that it’s not just your credit…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Police Seek Suspect Accused Of Stealing $900 Using Stolen Identity At Long Island Bank Police Seek Suspect Accused Of Stealing $900 Using Stolen Identity At Long Island Bank
Police Seek Suspect Accused Of Stealing $900 Using Stolen Identity At Long Island Bank A man is being sought in connection with an identity theft that…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Son Steals $80K In Pension Benefits Issued To Deceased Father In Long Beach, DA Says Son Steals $80K In Pension Benefits Issued To Deceased Father In Long Beach, DA Says
Son Steals $80K In Pension Benefits Issued To Deceased Father In Long Beach, DA Says For more than two years after his Long Island father’s death, a man…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Levittown Home Health Aide Steals Thousands Of Dollars From Patient, Police Say Levittown Home Health Aide Steals Thousands Of Dollars From Patient, Police Say
Levittown Home Health Aide Steals Thousands Of Dollars From Patient, Police Say A Long Island caregiver is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Would-Be Victim Foils Attempted Phone Scammer In Inwood, Police Say Would-Be Victim Foils Attempted Phone Scammer In Inwood, Police Say
Would-Be Victim Foils Attempted Phone Scammer In Inwood, Police Say A quick-thinking Long Islander avoided falling victim to an alleged phone scammer. …

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Nassau County Rep. D’Esposito Denies Scathing Report He Gave Mistress, Fiancée’s Daughter Jobs Nassau County Rep. D’Esposito Denies Scathing Report He Gave Mistress, Fiancée’s Daughter Jobs
Nassau County Rep. D’Esposito Denies Scathing Report He Gave Mistress, Fiancée’s Daughter Jobs New York Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is vowing to stay in his…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Warning Issued For Nationwide Automated 'Sextortion' Scam: Here's What To Know Warning Issued For Nationwide Automated 'Sextortion' Scam: Here's What To Know
Warning Issued For Nationwide Automated 'Sextortion' Scam: Here's What To Know Authorities are warning the public of a nationwide automated scam in…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Hicksville Woman Accused Of Stealing Nearly $340K From Employer In Plainview Hicksville Woman Accused Of Stealing Nearly $340K From Employer In Plainview
Hicksville Woman Accused Of Stealing Nearly $340K From Employer In Plainview A Long Island woman has been accused of stealing nearly $340,000 from…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Suspect Nabbed In String Of Thefts At Adelphi University Suspect Nabbed In String Of Thefts At Adelphi University
Suspect Nabbed In String Of Thefts At Adelphi University A man is accused in a string of thefts that occurred at a Long Island college. Garden City Police…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Ousted NY Rep. George Santos Likely To Face Prison After Pleading Guilty In Fraud Case Ousted NY Rep. George Santos Likely To Face Prison After Pleading Guilty In Fraud Case
Ousted NY Rep. George Santos Likely To Face Prison After Pleading Guilty In Fraud Case Former Republican Congressman George Santos admitted to…

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
Ex-Nassau County Rep. George Santos To Plead Guilty To Federal Charges: Reports Ex-Nassau County Rep. George Santos To Plead Guilty To Federal Charges: Reports
Ex-Nassau County Rep. George Santos To Plead Guilty To Federal Charges: Reports Former Republican Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to…

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
Ex-Rep Santos Celebrates 'Squad' Member's 'Humiliating' Loss: 'We're Coming To Get You' Ex-Rep Santos Celebrates 'Squad' Member's 'Humiliating' Loss: 'We're Coming To Get You'
Ex-Rep Santos Celebrates 'Squad' Member's 'Humiliating' Loss: 'We're Coming To Get You' Former Rep. George Santos may have been banished out into the…

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by Josh Lanier
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George Santos Launches OnlyFans Account: 'The Moment You've All Been Waiting For' George Santos Launches OnlyFans Account: 'The Moment You've All Been Waiting For'
George Santos Launches OnlyFans Account: 'The Moment You've All Been Waiting For' Disgraced former New York Rep. George Santos announced that he…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Intercepts, Swipes $79K Gov. Aid Check From Mail: Police Long Island Man Intercepts, Swipes $79K Gov. Aid Check From Mail: Police
Long Island Man Intercepts, Swipes $79K Gov. Aid Check From Mail: Police A man was arrested after he allegedly managed to intercept a nearly $80,000…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Westchester Postal Carrier Took Credit Cards, Checks From Mail, Stole Identities: Feds Westchester Postal Carrier Took Credit Cards, Checks From Mail, Stole Identities: Feds
Westchester Postal Carrier Took Credit Cards, Checks From Mail, Stole Identities: Feds A Westchester County postal carrier from Long Island faces federal…

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by Ben Crnic