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Suspects Con Woman Out Of $4,500 In ‘Pigeon Drop’ Scam

Police Sunday evening were searching for two suspects who victimized a 68-year-old woman in Queens with the infamous pigeon drop scam.

2013/01/20

Smooth Talking Con Men Work Their Way Into Bronx Homes Before Ripping Off Victims

A pair of smooth talking con artists have allegedly been posing as repairmen and ripping of Bronx residents.

2013/01/19

Police: Two Suspects Scammed 74-Year-Old Woman In The Bronx

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

2012/10/16

The neighborhood in Brooklyn where police say a pair of con artists has targeted the elderly. (Credit:Google)

Police: Con Artists Robbed Elderly Women In Brooklyn

Police say that criminals targeting the elderly have struck twice over the last week.

2012/01/11

Con Artists Targeting Seniors On Long Island

It’s the season of giving, but con artists are making the most of the generosity of seniors by scamming them out of thousands of dollars.

2010/12/01

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