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Arlington, VA
Breaking News
One Stolen USPS Key Opened Mailboxes Across Northern Virginia In Massive DMV Theft Scheme: Feds
Ibrahim De La Cruz didn't just get caught on camera. He practically posed for it. A Maryland-linked mail theft spree that stretched across luxury apartment buildings in the DMV unraveled after investigators tracked a DC man accused of robbing a postal worker, stealing USPS master keys, and then helping himself to residents' mail from Washington to Northern Virginia and beyond, federal prosecutors announced Monday, June 22. The guilty plea came from the 26-year-old DC man known as "Black Migo," who admitted in federal court to robbing a US Postal Service maintenance worker and using the sto…
National Interest
Rapidly Spreading Scam Targets Drivers With Texts Meant To Click Quickly
A new scam is hitting phones with alarming claims tied to enforcement deadlines, and officials say it's designed to scare drivers into clicking fast. The messages are fraudulent and part of a growing trend known as smishing, or SMS-based phishing attacks, authorities say. The texts note an alleged traffic infraction and cite a specific deadline by which payment must be made to avoid license suspension, fines, or even criminal charges. Some messages reference obscure motor vehicle codes or list a set of escalating penalties. A link is provided to submit payment through what appears to…
Garden City, NY
On Your Side
Amazon Issues Alert For Prime Day Scam
Prime members are being urged to stay vigilant following a new scam warning by Amazon as its annual Prime Day event gets underway. Prime Day is often used by scammers as cover for phishing attempts and impersonation fraud. It runs from Tuesday, July 8, through Friday, July 11. The company says fraudsters are increasingly targeting shoppers with fake emails, texts, and phone calls that appear to come from Amazon. The goal: to trick users into handing over personal or financial information. In many cases, the messages create a false sense of urgency, such as a problem with an ord…
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Breaking News
Verizon Manager In Mahwah Accessed Customer's Private Data, Police Say
A Verizon store manager in Bergen County has been charged with computer crime after police say he accessed a customer's personal and financial information without permission. The incident happened on Tuesday, June 24, when a woman went to a Verizon store in Mahwah to purchase a new phone, the Mahwah Police Department said in a press release. She reported that employees transferred data from her old phone to her new one. After she left the store, she noticed a locked note containing sensitive personal and financial information was open on the screen of her old phone, which had been returned …
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Thousands In NJ Hit With Fake Text Threatening License Suspension: Don't Fall For It
Thousands of Garden State residents were targeted this week by a fake text message claiming drivers owed traffic fines and faced immediate license suspension. The phishing scam used the names of the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles, EZ-Pass, and NJ Courts, warning of penalties, toll charges, and even prosecution. The message read: “Final Notice: Enforcement Penalties Begin on May 30. Our records show you still have an outstanding traffic ticket… Suspension of driving privileges for 30 days… Credit score will be affected.” The text includes a link posing as a payment portal and urge…
North Adams, MA
On Your Side
Delete These Suspicious Texts Immediately, FBI Warns
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an urgent warning about a widespread text message scam designed to steal personal and financial information from unsuspecting victims. Known as “smishing” (SMS phishing), the scam involves fraudulent texts impersonating toll and package delivery services to trick recipients into clicking malicious links or revealing sensitive data. According to cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42, cybercriminals have registered over 10,000 fraudulent domains as part of this operation, targeting at least 11 states and one Canadian province. Key…
Mahopac, NY
Breaking News
Alert Issued In Hudson Valley For Parking Ticket Scam: What To Watch For
A Hudson Valley elected official is warning residents to be wary of fake texts asking them to pay unpaid parking tickets. In a post on X on Monday, July 1, New York Assemblyman Matt Slater, who represents parts of Putnam and Northern Westchester, warned residents of a fake text scheme involving scammers claiming that victims owe unpaid parking invoices in New York City. According to Slater, the texts will claim that victims will owe an additional charge of $25 unless they settle their balance. They will also contain a link where victims can settle their "balance." "Don't …
