Crime & Safety
Fraud, Identity Theft In Nutley: See Latest Cases In Township
Recent incidents include unauthorized bank charges, a scammer who requested a driver's license photo and a fake $50 bill, Nutley police say.
NUTLEY, NJ — Several cases of fraud and identity theft were recently reported in Nutley, authorities say.
The Nutley Police Department released the following details about several crimes that were reported in the township:
Aug. 25 – FRAUD- FRANKLIN AVENUE – “Store personnel informed officers that an unknown male patron attempted to use a counterfeit $50 bill to pay for his food. Store personnel turned over the currency to officers and the area was canvassed for further information.”
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Aug. 27 – FRAUD- PASSAIC AVENUE – “A victim of fraud responded to headquarters to report the incident. They stated that they had received a notice from their bank and observed unauthorized charges. They informed their bank the charges were fraudulent and closed the account. The victim was offered the opportunity to apply as an identity theft victim but declined at the time.”
Aug. 28 – THEFT OF IDENTITY- DOGWOOD LANE – “A victim of identity theft responded to headquarters stating they observed unauthorized transactions on their bank account. They stated they informed their bank of the unauthorized transactions and froze their account. The victim was offered the opportunity to be entered as an identity theft victim but declined to do so at this time.”
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Aug. 29 – FRAUD- DOGWOOD LANE – “A victim of fraud responded to headquarters advising officers they had sent a picture of their Driver’s License to a scammer. They stated they did not provide any other personal information. The victim was advised to monitor all financial accounts and offered the opportunity to be entered as an identity theft victim. They advised they did not wish to be entered at this time.”
Aug. 29 – FRAUD- CHESTNUT STREET – “A victim of fraud responded to headquarters informing officers they observed unauthorized transactions on their bank account. They stated they advised their bank, and they would open an investigation. The victim was offered the opportunity to be entered as an identity theft victim but declined at the time.”
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