Oceanport Police are reporting that they have received numerous complaints and are investigating reports of various fraud schemes.  These schemes involve the sending of a fraudulent check to the victim with instructions to cash the check, keep a portion of the money, and/or deposit the rest in another account belonging to a third party or mail a check back with the balance.  Another scheme is where the victim is advised that they have won a lottery, vacation or other prize.  The victim is instructed to send money to the company that had advised them of the winnings as shipping, postage, insurance or administrative fees.  Once that money is received by the company, the FREE prize, gift or vacation will be sent.  Unfortunately, once these scammers get the victims money, the prize never materializes.

 

This kind of fraud is on the rise!

 

Residents are advised to be aware of these scams and to look for warning signs.  Most of the letters and checks received by victims look authentic.  Never send money or give out personal information such as credit card numbers, bank account numbers, dates of birth, or social security numbers to unfamiliar companies or third parties.  Do not pay for services promised, only pay for services delivered.  Always take your time in making a decision.  Legitimate companies will not pressure you to make a snap decision.  Never respond to an offer you do not understand thoroughly.  If you receive suspicious offers, call the Police or bring in the documents to Police Headquarters and show them to an officer.  Always remember, if it's too good to be true, it is!!

 

If you think you have been a victim of a scam or would like additional information regarding schemes, please call Oceanport Police at 732-222-6300.  

 

 

6-30-2010  Ptl. Tucci charged a 39 year old Long Branch resident and a 51 year old Philadelphia resident with disorderly conduct.

 

6-30-2010  Sgt. Cioffi arrested a 52 year old Oceanport resident for contempt.

 

6-30-2010  Ptl. Perrulli charged a 44 year old Long Branch resident for trespassing.

 

6-30-2010  Ptl. Perrulli and Sgt. VanBrunt investigated a fight that occured at Blackberry Bay Park.  Investigation resulted in several adults and juveniles being charged with various violations.

 

6-29-2010  Sgt. Cioffi arrested a 19 year old Long Branch resident for an outstanding warrant.

 

6-29-2010  Sgt. VanBrunt investigated a fraud complaint.

 

6-29-2010  Det. Barcus investigated a possible theft.

 

6-27-2010  Sgt. Cioffi investigated a disorderly person at a residence.

 

6-27-2010  Ptl. Kelly arrested a 27 year old Port Monmouth resident for DWI.

 

6-26-2010  Ptl. Kelly investigated an aggravated assault.

 

6-25-2010  Sgt. Cioffi investigated a criminal mischief complaint.

 

6-24-2010  S.O. Fisher investigated a burglary and theft to a motor vehicle in the Port-Au-Peck section.

 

6-24-2010  Ptl. Perrulli arrested an 18 year old Oceanport resident for possession of CDS.

 

6-23-2010  Ptl. Chenoweth investigated a report of a criminal mischief to a residence in the Port-Au-Peck section.

 

6-22-2010  Ptl. Tucci investigated a fraud.

 

6-21-2010  Ptl. Chenoweth responded to a burglary to a residence in the Port-Au-Peck section.

 

6-21-2010  Sgt. Tagerty responded to a disorderly person complaint.

 

6-21-2010  Sgt. VanBrunt investigated a fraud complaint.

 

6-19-2010  Ptl. Briskey investigated a theft complaint.  Property was recovered.

 

6-19-2010  Sgt. Cioffi arrested a 52 year old Oceanport resident for contempt.

 

6-19-2010  Det. Barcus responded to a burglary and theft at a residence in the Port-Au-Peck section.

 

6-18-2010  Sgt. Tagerty arrested a 57 year old Long Branch resident for contempt.

 

6-17-2010  S.O. Fisher investigated a theft of property at a residence in the Port-Au-Peck section.

 

6-17-2010  Ptl. Tucci charged a 61 year old Oceanport resident with disorderly conduct.

 

6-17-2010  Det. Barcus investigatd a theft of a bicycle.

 

6-14-2010  Ptl. Kelly investigated a complaint of credit card fraud.

 

6-14-2010  Det. Sgt. Murphy investigated a harassment complaint.

 

6-12-2010  Ptl. Briskey investigated a burglary and theft to a vehicle.

 

6-12-2010  Det. Barcus investigated a theft complaint.

 

6-11-2010  Ptl. Perrulli arrested a 42 year old Long Branch resident for an outstanding warrant.

 

6-8-2010  Ptl. Chenoweth investigated an assault complaint.

 

6-7-2010  Sgt. Cioffi investigated a theft complaint.

 

6-6-2010  Ptl. Tucci investigated a criminal mischief complaint.

 

6-6-2010  Ptl. Tucci investigated a criminal mischief complaint.

 

6-6-2010  Ptl. Tucci investigated a criminal mischief  complaint.

 

6-6-2010  Sgt. Cioffi investigated a criminal mischief complaint.

 

6-6-2010  Sgt. Cioffi investigated a criminal mischief complaint.

 

6-4-2010  Ptl. Perrulli arrested a 39 year old Piscataway resident for simple assault.

 

6-4-2010  Ptl. Chenoweth investigated a criminal mischief complaint.

 

6-3-2010 Sgt. Ciani investigated a harassment complaint.

 

6-3-2010  S.O. Petrucelli investigated a theft.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

65 Arrests     4 Assaults   158 Alarm Activations    17 Burglaries    23 Criminal Mischief Complaints     15 Disorderly Persons     113 Dog Complaints     86 Other Animal Complaints     24 Domestic Violence Incidents     8 DWI Arrests     158 EMS Calls     64 Fire Calls     16 Frauds     15 Harassments     4 Intoxicated Person     44 Juvenile Complaints     62 Motor Vehicle Crashes     784 Motor Vehicle Stops     589 Motor Vehicle Summons     94 Motor Vehicle Assists     35 Thefts     30 Trespassing.