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Ghost-Tapping Scam Could Lead To Full Bank Account Being Drained: What To Know Ghost-Tapping Scam Could Lead To Full Bank Account Being Drained: What To Know
Ghost-Tapping Scam Could Lead To Full Bank Account Being Drained: What To Know A barely noticeable charge showing up on your bank statement could be the first sign of a much bigger problem, one that can quietly spiral into serious financial loss. Consumers across the US are being warned about a so-called “ghost tapping” scam that begins with a small charge, often around $4, and can end with an entire bank account drained. The scheme targets customers of major banks, including Bank of America, Chase, and Wells Fargo, according to reports by Fox News and The Sun. The scam typically starts with what appears to be a harmless, low-dollar transaction. Fraudsters use t…
Chase Boosts Sapphire Reserve Perks, Hikes Annual Fee To $795: Here's What You Get Chase Boosts Sapphire Reserve Perks, Hikes Annual Fee To $795: Here's What You Get
Chase Boosts Sapphire Reserve Perks, Hikes Annual Fee To $795: Here's What You Get Chase is taking its Sapphire Reserve card to a new level as it competes with American Express for luxury credit cardholders. The refreshed Chase Sapphire Reserve card was officially unveiled on Tuesday, June 17. The banking giant also announced the launch of the new Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business card.  Both cards will officially be available on Sunday, June 23. While they're promoting at least $2,500 in annual perks, the cards have a steep $795 annual fee. That fee is 45% higher than when Sapphine Reserve first launched in 2016, CNBC reported. "The new Sapphire Reserv…
SWAT Standoff Gunman Who Shot At Officer Charged With Attempted Murder: MontCo DA SWAT Standoff Gunman Who Shot At Officer Charged With Attempted Murder: MontCo DA
SWAT Standoff Gunman Who Shot At Officer Charged With Attempted Murder: MontCo DA A Pennsburg man who opened fire on a police officer during a chase that ended in a SWAT standoff is now facing attempted murder and robbery charges, authorities announced on Thursday, June 12. Charles Joseph Bowne III, 35, pulled a revolver on a bicyclist along Swamp Creek Road in Marlborough Township just before noon on Wednesday, June 11, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele. Bowne allegedly stole the man’s bicycle and cellphone and fired at him as he fled on foot. The victim flagged down a driver and called 911 at 11:57 a.m., authorities said. Sgt. Ted Baird o…
15-Year-Old From PA Leads Cops On Multi-State Parkway Chase In Stolen Car, Crashes: Police 15-Year-Old From PA Leads Cops On Multi-State Parkway Chase In Stolen Car, Crashes: Police
15-Year-Old From PA Leads Cops On Multi-State Parkway Chase In Stolen Car, Crashes: Police A 15-year-old from Pennsylvania led police on a high-speed multi-state chase from New Jersey into Rockland County in a stolen car before crashing into a tree on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, police said.  The pursuit began just after noon on Sunday, May 11, when troopers responded to a report of a vehicle being chased northbound on the parkway in the town of Clarkstown, New York State Police announced on Monday, May 12.  Investigators say the car, a 2024 Subaru, had been reported stolen out of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and was originally being pursued by the New Jersey Palisades…
Christmas Day Lowe's Burglary Ends In Arrest After Box Truck Chase: Police Christmas Day Lowe's Burglary Ends In Arrest After Box Truck Chase: Police
Christmas Day Lowe's Burglary Ends In Arrest After Box Truck Chase: Police A Christmas Day burglary at a closed Lowe's in Plymouth Township led to the arrest of a man after a chase involving a box truck, foot pursuit, and a K9 unit, authorities said. The incident began on Dec. 25, 2024, at 10:38 a.m., when Plymouth Township Police responded to Lowe's on Chemical Road for a burglary in progress, according to a press release. Lowe's remote monitoring center had detected a man inside the store, which was closed for the holiday. When officers arrived, they observed a large Budget Rental box truck fleeing from the garden center side of the store. Police attempted to st…
Stolen Car Crash Leads To Gun Charges For Palmer Twp. Teen, Police Say Stolen Car Crash Leads To Gun Charges For Palmer Twp. Teen, Police Say
Stolen Car Crash Leads To Gun Charges For Palmer Twp. Teen, Police Say An 18-year-old Palmer Township man faces multiple felony charges after police say he fled a stolen car crash and was found with firearms, including one stolen and three with obliterated serial numbers, police announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18. A stolen vehicle chase ended with the arrest of Daquan Snell after he and four juveniles fled the scene of a crash in Palmer Township on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, around 9:20 p.m., according to police. Palmer Township officers attempted to stop the stolen vehicle near South 25th Street and Nazareth Road, but the driver, identified as Snell, fled, police s…
Philly Man Arrested for Threatening Co-Worker After Leading Police On Chase: Affidavit Philly Man Arrested for Threatening Co-Worker After Leading Police On Chase: Affidavit
Philly Man Arrested for Threatening Co-Worker After Leading Police On Chase: Affidavit A former postal worker-led police on a chase through Montgomery County after he made threats to a co-worker on Friday, Oct. 11, authorities said. Andil Fatokinsi, 20, of Philadelphia, was initially pursued by Pennsylvania State Police on his way to the Lansdale Post Office, located at 20 Vine Street, where he was eventually arrested by borough police, according to an affidavit Daily Voice obtained on Thursday, Oct. 24. He was only supposed to be picking up his last paycheck. Fatokinsi's supervisor reported to the Lansdale Borough police that he'd gotten a text message that read, "Hello mama…
Carjacking Suspects Flee Police, Crash Stolen Vehicle, Philadelphia Police Say Carjacking Suspects Flee Police, Crash Stolen Vehicle, Philadelphia Police Say
Carjacking Suspects Flee Police, Crash Stolen Vehicle, Philadelphia Police Say Three armed carjacking suspects got away from Philadelphia police after crashing the stolen vehicle during a chase, authorities said. On Tuesday, Sept. 3, at approximately 5:10 a.m., a male victim was approached by three armed males demanding he exit his vehicle, a champagne-colored 2017 Nissan Sentra, on the 6700 block of Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia police said. Shortly afterward, officers from the 12th District spotted the vehicle near Cobbs Creek Parkway and Cedar Avenue. A pursuit ensued, ending when the vehicle crashed into a vacant property on the 300 block of North Horton Street. T…
Hollow-Point Ammo, Mags Seized After DUI Driver's Pursuit-Crash On Route 78: Police Hollow-Point Ammo, Mags Seized After DUI Driver's Pursuit-Crash On Route 78: Police
Hollow-Point Ammo, Mags Seized After DUI Driver's Pursuit-Crash On Route 78: Police A 20-year-old Allentown man was arrested after police seized a firearm, hollow-point bullets, and more after a pursuit-crash on Route 78 in New Jersey, authorities said. Trouble began for Franniel Reyes Saturday morning, July 27, when a New Jersey State Police trooper attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop in the eastbound lanes for a moving violation at Exit 7 in Bloomsbury, NJSP Sgt. Charles Marchan said. A short time later, another trooper not involved in the initial stop saw the vehicle disabled due to a crash on State Highway 173, according to Marchan.  Reyes was seen by …
PA Woman Who Aimed Gun At Cop Arrested In NJ, Police Say PA Woman Who Aimed Gun At Cop Arrested In NJ, Police Say
PA Woman Who Aimed Gun At Cop Arrested In NJ, Police Say A Bucks County woman accused of pointing a gun at an officer during a wellness check over the weekend is in police custody in New Jersey, authorities say.  Karen Stevens-Nunez was arrested in Trenton on Monday morning, July 1, Falls Township police said.  In a criminal complaint, authorities said an officer was dispatched for a wellness check at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29. The officer found Stevens-Nunez in the Fairless Hills Self Storage parking lot at 495 South Oxford Valley Road.  The officer pulled behind her car as she sat outside near the opened driver's side d…
Off-Duty Philly Cop Robbed At Gunpoint, Shoots At Suspect In Kensington: Authorities Off-Duty Philly Cop Robbed At Gunpoint, Shoots At Suspect In Kensington: Authorities
Off-Duty Philly Cop Robbed At Gunpoint, Shoots At Suspect In Kensington: Authorities A Philadelphia police officer is being treated for injuries after he exchanged gunfire with an armed robber while off duty Thursday morning, May 30, according to officials.  Authorities said the officer was standing by his car on the 2100 block of East Westmoreland Street around 5 a.m. when a suspect approached him, brandished a gun, and "announced a robbery." The officer handed over his belongings and ran west towards Amber Street, police said. The suspect gave chase and fired multiple shots before the officer returned fire with his personal weapon, according to PPD.  The suspec…