Scams

We're only in several months of 2025 and a number of well-known and famous brands have announced more and more store closures in New Jersey.

Caller ID plays a crucial role in managing incoming calls and avoiding spam. Stay informed about common scams to protect yourself from unwanted interruptions.

Cruise ship passengers who hide ducks on vacation are being targeted as part of a new scam.

New York and Pennsylvania officials warn against SMiShing scams aimed at E-ZPass users, urging caution with toll payment links in texts.

Don't fall for these scams.

Certain area codes are frequently associated with scams, so you should think twice before answering their phone calls.

Stay alert for 'smishing' scams pretending to be from USPS targeting online shoppers. Do not click on suspicious links to avoid falling victim. Why have I never heard of this before? I think I remember getting this notice from the United States Postal Service around the holidays, but now since it's Easter, I guess Grandparents and family members send packages through the mail. ...

New Jersey residents, beware of misleading tax advice online as scammers increase efforts during the 2025 tax season. Stay informed to avoid falling victim.

It could cost you.

There is another scam for Ocean County from the Ocean County Sheriff's Office and the Grandparents scam is one of them. This makes me so sad.

It's bad enough that they work off such a low base pay, and need to depend on tips to survive, but according to a post that's gone viral on Tik-Tok, they now have to be extra vigilant, to ensure they don't get caught up in a scam.

This may seem innocent enough, but experts say texts like these could be dangerous. Many times, texts like these contain links that when clicked, could download malicious software on your phone.