scams
Phony mourner robs Harlem funeral home director with machete, shocking footage shows
A man pretending to be in mourning violently robbed a Harlem funeral home director — punching the victim and holding him at machete-point before stealing his phone and wallet, police...
LI woman posing as a dentist performed root canals on undocumented immigrants: cops
Yolany Mejia Carranza allegedly ran a full dental clinic from her Bay Ridge home even though she never even went to dental school, police say.
Rapper calls Black Lives Matter a 'scam' — and org hits back
The rapper referenced BLM's purchase of a $6 million mansion using donor funds.
Police warn iPhone users to report dangerous text message: 'These scammers want to scare people'
"If you receive a message like this, do not engage — delete it and report it."
LI tax preparer bilked IRS out of $12M in COVID scheme she used to buy jewelry, a Honda -- and a house in DR: prosecutors
Damaris Beltre, 57, filed false tax returns for her clients between 2021 and 2024, and launched a scheme to illegally obtain Payroll Protection Program loans during the pandemic, federal prosecutors...
FBI's warning to iPhone, Android users: Delete these 'smishing' texts now
"Smishing" is a combination of "SMS" and "phishing," referring to deceptive tactics used to manipulate individuals into providing confidential info.
I thought I'd hit the Tinder jackpot — then my online lover scammed me out of $40,000
He puts the “con” in romantic connection.
Urgent warning for Apple users over new 'suspicious activity' scam targeting iPhones: Here's how to stay safe
Receiving security alerts can send you into a panic — and that's what cybercriminals are relying on.
Romance grifters scamming older Americans out of life savings -- now lawmakers are fighting back
As romance scams are on the rise, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing new legislation aimed at holding accountable those who seek to defraud retirees.
Cyber crooks busted in NYC for stealing, reselling nearly 1K tickets for $635K, including screwing Swifties out of Eras Tour tickets
Tyrone Rose, 20, of Kingston, Jamaica, and Shamara P. Simmons, 31, of Jamaica, Queens, were busted in connection to the scam that raked in $635,000 from June 2022 and July...
Singles beware — 'floodlighting' is the newest threat in dating disasters
They’re turning on the waterworks — and for some deceptive daters, it actually works.
Insidious Netflix email scam looks like the real deal — here's what users need to know
Netflix and steal? Scammers are asking streaming customers to submit payment details with emails that look nearly indistinguishable from legitimate Netflix messages.
Travel scams and safety warnings you need to know before taking vacation
Here are four things to keep in mind as you plan your next vacation.
Food delivery services struggle with fraudulent order refunds: 'Abusing the platform'
Food delivery services are plagued with "refund fraud," as customers demand money back for alleged unsatisfactory orders — even if there was nothing wrong with the items received.
Scamming grandma admits to plot to defraud Elvis Presley’s family and sell Graceland estate
A scamming grandma has pleaded guilty to a brazen scheme to defraud Elvis Presley’s family out of millions of dollars and auction off his iconic Graceland estate.
NY 'scumbag scam artist' steals elderly Florida woman's life savings in lotto scheme: 'Special place in hell for you'
The victim may never see the rest of her money again.
Luxury matchmaker overcharged lovelorn, world-renowned NYC dentist by $20K: lawsuit
On its website, The Standard Agency claimed it has "evolved to be the leader in matchmaking services for the nation's affluent."
Winter 'Snow Village' forced to apologize after Fyre Festival-esque debacle: 'A very bad impression'
Fyre Festival -- but make it winter.
Con man who took over $2M NYC house with phony deed busted for same boneheaded scam -- and judge isn't happy
A con artist stole a $2 million home in Brooklyn by filing a phony deed – the same scam he used to claim the same house years ago, prosecutors said...
Woman reveals how property was stolen in identity theft real estate scam with ties to international crime ring
Louisiana woman DaNita Batiste is fighting to reclaim the title to a property that’s been in her family for centuries.