scams

Jul
30

Illegal Clothing Bins Popping Up In Sheepshead Bay And Manhattan Beach

Clothing donation bins are nothing new to the area, although the handful of organizations behind them place them with varying
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Jun
12

Scam Alert: MTA Warns Of Fraudulent Websites Claiming To Help Find Items Lost On Mass Transit

The following is a press release from the MTA: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is reminding customers that if they
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Feb
25

During Tax Season, IRS Scam Surfaces

Source: marsmet521/FlickrWith tax season serving as a good guise for scammers, it would be a good idea to take
1 min read
Dec
18

NYPD Seeks Suspect In Citywide Police Impersonation Scam

http://youtu.be/KNrvb0MerT8 The NYPD is searching for a man wanted in connection with a citywide pattern of police
1 min read
Oct
29

When It Comes To E-Fraud, I (Hope I) Won’t Get Fooled Again

Yeah, screw Canada. (Source: mezzoblue/Flickr)BETWEEN THE LINES [/tag/between-the-lines/]: In conjunction with occasional Sheepshead Bites postings of Crime
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Jul
16

Deutsch Wants Tougher Penalties For Identity Theft And Bank Card Skimming

City Council candidate Chaim Deutsch is tired of people dealing with the nightmare of identity theft, and is hoping that
3 min read
Jan
22

Cymbrowitz Co-Sponsors Bill To Inform Disaster Victims Of Their Rights

Source: Assemblyman Cymbrowitz’ OfficeAssemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz co-sponsored a couple of bills designed to protect residents from shady insurers (A.2287
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Oct
24

Desperate Prisoner Flies Banners Over Brighton Asking Obama, Romney, Virgin Mary For Help

Vadim Vasilenko has been in jail since 2007 for allegedly running a money laundering credit card scam operation that involved
1 min read
Oct
05
Energy Scammers on Argyle Road

Energy Scammers on Argyle Road

Fake energy salesmen were spotted on Argyle Road between Avenue H and Glenwood Road yesterday evening around 5pm. Four men
1 min read
Jun
29
Watch Out for Fake ConEd Employees

Watch Out for Fake ConEd Employees

While there are many legitimate alternative energy service companies (ESCOs) available, if someone comes to your door claiming to work
1 min read