More Fraud Reported In Nutley: Bitcoin, Credit Card, Checks, Mail

NUTLEY, NJ — Another wave of fraud cases have been reported in Nutley, authorities say.

The township has seen ongoing instances of fraud and identity theft over the past few years, with police repeatedly warning residents to be aware of some common scams that keep popping up again.

Last week was no different, authorities said Tuesday.

Here are the latest incidents of fraud that have been reported in the township, according to the Nutley Police Department:

Jan. 13 (Princeton Street) – “A resident responded to headquarters to report a fraudulent incident. They stated that they received an email from an unknown party requesting they send approximately $2,000 in Bitcoin. They stated that they did not interact with the email and did not send any information. They were offered the opportunity to be entered as an identity theft victim, but they declined at the time.”

Jan. 14 (Ernest Street) – “A victim of fraud responded to headquarters to document the incident. They stated they were waiting for their new credit card in the mail but never received it. The victim stated when they were reviewing their account, they observed an unauthorized charge. They stated that they advised their bank of the incident, and they canceled the credit card and were provided a new one. The victim was advised to monitor all their financial accounts and to contact the police should they observe any other discrepancies with their accounts. The Detective Bureau was advised.”

Jan. 14 (Gerard Road) – “A resident responded to headquarters to report multiple fraudulent transactions they observed on their account. They stated that they received a call from their bank advising them of fraudulent checks that were deposited in their name with a forged signature. The victim stated the account had been closed, and they were offered the opportunity to be entered as an identity theft victim which they advised they wished to do.”

Jan. 16 (Chestnut Street) – “A resident responded to headquarters to report a fraudulent incident. They stated when they received their package in the mail, they observed items missing. They stated that the package did not look like it was tampered with, and they reached out to the company to advise them of the incident.”

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