Arts & Entertainment
Fraudsters Rip Off Aspiring Writer In Nutley, Police Say
An "agency" contacted a Nutley resident and said they wanted to help get their book published. Here's what happened next, authorities said.
NUTLEY, NJ — An aspiring writer was ripped off in Nutley last week, authorities say.
The Nutley Police Department released the following details about a case of fraud that was reported in the township on April 21:
“A resident responded to headquarters to report a fraudulent incident. They stated that they believed they were being contacted by an agency who stated they were interested in presenting their book to various agencies to have it published. The victim stated they were then contacted shortly after by two separate parties, who identified themselves as part of production companies and requested money be sent to have the book produced into a movie. The victim stated that they sent both parties approximately $5,000 each prior to realizing they were being scammed.”
The detective bureau was advised and assumed the investigation, police said.
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