Nutley Residents Fall Victim To Financial Crimes: See Latest Incidents

NUTLEY, NJ — More cases of fraud, identify theft and theft by deception have been reported in Nutley, authorities announced Thursday.

The Nutley Police Department released details about several recent incidents as part of their weekly blotter:

July 5 (Franklin Avenue) – “Officers responded on report of fraud. The victim stated that they sent checks in the mail and upon checking their account on a later date, they observed that the checks had been tampered with. The victim stated that they observed the original recipient written on the check had been changed to a party they were unfamiliar with. They were advised to contact their bank to inform them of the incident. The victim was offered to be entered as an identity theft victim but declined at the time.”

July 8 (Jefferson Street) – “Officers responded on report of a fraudulent incident. The victim stated that they observed multiple fraudulent charges on their bank account and had notified their bank of the unauthorized charges. The victim was offered to be entered as an identity theft victim but declined at the time. The Detective Bureau was advised.”

July 9 (Tremont Place) – “A resident responded to headquarters to report theft. They stated that they were selling tickets and were contacted by an interested party that had sent them payment. The victim stated that they had sent the tickets and when they attempted to accept the payment it appeared to be fraudulent. The victim provided officers with the party’s information, and they were advised to contact the ticketing company to inform them of the incident.”

July 9 (Warren Street) – “A resident responded to headquarters to document an incident of fraud. They stated that they were waiting to receive a credit card in the mail, and they received notification of a purchase that they did not make. The victim stated that they contacted their bank to advise them of the unauthorized purchase and cancel their credit card.”

July 10 (Passaic Avenue) – “A resident responded to headquarters to document a theft of identity. They stated that they observed multiple accounts on their credit report that did not belong to them. The victim advised officers that there was no monetary loss at the time. They were offered to be entered as an identity theft victim but declined at the time.”

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