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Scammers Target Data Breach Fears: How To Stay Safe
Data breach scams are on the rise, with cybercriminals exploiting real breaches to trick victims into handing over personal information.
These scams involve fake notifications sent by email, text, or phone calls, often claiming that your data has been exposed.
Scammers use tactics like creating a sense of urgency or impersonating trusted entities, such as banks, government agencies, or credit-monitoring companies. The goal is to scare victims into clicking malicious links, providing login credentials, or even making payments for fake services.
Michael Bruemmer, head of global data-br…
Graduation Party Ends In Shooting, Car Crash With 3 Juveniles Hurt In NJ: Cops
A graduation party in South Jersey ended in violence when gunfire broke out after a motor vehicle crash, leaving three juveniles injured, Lebron said.
Troopers responded at approximately 11:42 p.m. Friday, June 26, to a shooting at a home on Elm Street in Deerfield Township, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.
An argument broke out between two individuals following a motor vehicle crash outside the residence, where a graduation party was taking place, Lebron said.
During the altercation, multiple gunshots were fired, Lebron said. . A girl was struck once …
Armed Boonton Chase Bank Robber Escapes With $12K Prompting Major Search, Prosecutor Says
A masked gunman robbed a Chase Bank in Morris County before escaping with approximately $12,000, prompting a massive manhunt on Saturday, June 27, authorities said.
The robbery happened at approximately 1:57 p.m., at the Chase Bank at 530 Myrtle Ave., in Boonton, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, Boonton Police Chief Chris Petonak, and Capt. Anthony LiMandri said.
The suspect entered the bank wearing a ski mask, sunglasses and gloves while brandishing a pistol, and demanded money before fleeing with approximately $12,000 in cash, investigators said…
Jersey City Housing Supervisor Took Cash For Rental Permit: Prosecutor
A supervisor with the Jersey City Department of Housing, Economic Development, and Commerce was arrested following a fraud investigation, authorities said Saturday, June 27.
Jessica Barreto, 48, of Wallington, was arrested Friday, June 26, on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive by members of the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Special Investigations Unit and the Jersey City Police Department, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said.
Barreto accepted a $1,500 cash payment for personal gain in exchange for issuing a short-term rental permit, prosecutors said.
She was charged with second-de…
Thousands Of Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Vehicles Recalled Over Software Issue
A new safety recall is putting thousands of owners on notice.
Toyota is recalling 20,991 electric vehicles, including Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru models, over a software issue that could cause a loss of drive power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The recall affects certain 2026 model-year Toyota bZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles.
The affected vehicles include 11,495 Toyota bZ models, 4,739 Lexus RZ models, and 4,757 Subaru Solterra models, according to NHTSA.
The issue involves the battery electronic control unit, or ECU.
Toyota said the software …
