Scam

A fake NJ traffic ticket text is spreading fast. Here’s how to spot the scam and avoid getting tricked.

Officials say scammers are posing as members of the Sheriff’s Office and using threats of arrest to pressure victims into paying fake fines immediately.

Ventnor police warn of scammers impersonating officers to steal personal and banking info. Here’s how to protect yourself.

A man posing as a federal agent allegedly scammed a Mays Landing resident out of $69,000 before being arrested in a Hamilton Township police sting when he returned to collect more money.

An easy-to-fall-for scam that has been around for decades has recently reappeared in shopping center parking lots across New Jersey. Don't fall for the creepy home theater scam.

A Texas man and his girlfriend are headed to prison for their roles in a romance scam that targeted elderly victims, including at least one person from New Jersey, federal prosecutors say.

WalletHub’s 2025 report shows NJ as a top identity-theft hotspot despite strong consumer protections.

A Philadelphia man has pleaded guilty to a $1 million wheelchair-accessible vehicle scam that victimized more than 100 people. Prosecutors say he even sold the same van to 16 different buyers.

Law enforcement officials in Essex County alert the public about a bail scam targeting the families of those who have been recently arrested.

The Atlantic City Police Department is warning the community about a scam making its way through the area.