Darien, CT
News
Darien Resident Loses $900 After Being Directed To ATM In Bitcoin Scam Darien Resident Loses $900 After Being Directed To ATM In Bitcoin Scam
Darien Resident Loses $900 After Being Directed To ATM In Bitcoin Scam A man posing as a member of the Social Security Administration bilked a Fairfield County resident out of nearly $1,000. A Darien resident reported to police that on Thursday, Aug. 6, she received a phone call from a man stating he was a member of the U.S. Social Security Administration. Police said the caller told the woman that she would not be receiving her next social security check because she was being investigated for alleged drug trafficking. The caller then stated that unless the woman sent him money, sheriffs would be coming to arrest and take her into custody. The woman said that…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
Police & Fire
Know Him? Suspect On Loose After Ramming Truck Into ATM Trying To Steal Cash, CT State Police Know Him? Suspect On Loose After Ramming Truck Into ATM Trying To Steal Cash, CT State Police
Know Him? Suspect On Loose After Ramming Truck Into ATM Trying To Steal Cash, CT State Police State Police are asking the public for help in identifying a man who is suspected of attempting to rip off an ATM machine by repeatedly hitting it with his truck . The incident took place around 10:44 p.m., Monday, April 1, when troopers were dispatched to the area of 287 Somers Road, in the town of Somers for the report of attempted larceny, Connecticut State Police said. According to the 9-1-1 call made to police, a full-size pick-up truck approached the United Bank ATM kiosk and began ramming the ATM kiosk repeatedly, state police said. During this incident, the driver ex…

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by Kathy Reakes
Stony Point, NY
Lifestyle
Alert Issued For O&R Bill Payment Scam Alert Issued For O&R Bill Payment Scam
Alert Issued For O&R Bill Payment Scam Fraudsters don’t take summer vacations. Orange and Rockland Utility issued an alert on Tuesday warning the public of a phony bill payment scheme that has been making the rounds, where scammers pose as company representatives and call customers, demanding immediate payment before service is shut down. According to Orange and Rockland officials, “unsuspecting utility customers across the nation, most recently at in O&R’s service territory, have been bilked by these bogus claims by crooks who insist on payment the day of the contact.” Officials said that both Spanish and English speaking…

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by Zak Failla
Ossining, NY
Business
Chase To Close One Of Its Bank Branches In Westchester Chase To Close One Of Its Bank Branches In Westchester
Chase To Close One Of Its Bank Branches In Westchester Chase Bank has informed its customers that it has decided to close one of its banking and ATM branches in Westchester. The location affected is at 10 Marble Ave. in Thornwood, and the closure is scheduled for later this year. In a letter to customers, Kenneth Fitzpatrick, Chase's market director/banking, wrote, "Your relationship is important to us, so we invite you to visit our branch nearby" at Thornwood Rose Hill shopping center. The Marble Avenue branch, adjoining the Saw Mill River Parkway, is expected to be closed permanently at noon on Friday, Sept. 21, Chase Bank official…

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by Jon Craig