Red Bank Cops Expect To Make More Arrests In iPhone Scam

RED BANK, NJ - Police have arrested an Orange man for attempted criminal theft after he used the Xfinity account of a resident to have four iPhones delivered to a Manor Drive resident who had no idea the items had been ordered, Police Chief Darren McConnell said.

The arrest of Phinehas Alabi, 24, is part of an ongoing fraud investigation of those who obtain credit card or other information from victims, order the phones, have them shipped to the victims' addresses, then intercept the items, the chief said.

Sgt. Robert Campanella learned that Alabi was trying to obtain the phones and arrested him on Feb. 14.

McConnell advises residents to check activity on their accounts and be aware if they receive emails notifying them about items that have shipped that they did not order. Please contact police if you receive one at 732-530-2700.

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