MBG-2022-11-0335 On November 14th, 2022, at approximately 5:35 pm, the victim contacted the police department about an advertisement they responded to on Facebook. The victim resides in the 1st block of South George Street. They advised they located Doberman puppies for sale on a Facebook group post. The victim responded to the post and communicated […]
MBG-2022-10-0634 On October 28th, 2022, at approximately 1:38 pm, the police department was contacted by the victim about a purchase they attempted to make on eBay. The victim, who resides in the 1st block of East Coover Street, advised they found a truck for sale on eBay. They contacted the seller and were directed to […]
MBG-2022-09-0524 On September 21st, 2022, at approximately 12:22 pm, the victim contacted the police department about a scam. The victim resides in the 100 block of East Maplewood Avenue. The victim advised they received an email from someone they thought they knew. The individual was asking for help to purchase birthday gifts for the individual’s […]
MBG-2022-09-0168 On September 7th, 2022, at approximately 5:30 pm, the victim contacted the police department about a scam. The victim, who resides in the 400 block of East Coover Street, advised they made a purchase of books on eBay. The victim was advised they would be reimbursed for the shipping on the items purchased by […]
MBG-2022-09-0017 On September 1st, 2022, at approximately 5:46 pm, the police department was contacted by the victim advising of a scam. The victim, who resides in the 1000 block of Charles Street, reported they saw a friend’s post about winning money on Facebook. The victim clicked on the link from the post and they began […]
MBG-2022-08-0509 On August 20th, 2022, at approximately 9:18 am, the police department was contacted by a victim regarding a scam. The victim, who resides in the 100 block of East Allen Street, advised they thought they were communicating with a celebrity. The individual the victim was in contact with advised they needed assistance in the […]
MBG-2022-07-0021 On July 1st, 2022, at approximately 4:35 pm, the police department received a phone call from the victim advising they had $300 taken from them. The victim, who resides in the 200 block of West Locust Street, advised they made a purchase through Facebook Market Place. The seller and the victim agreed to the […]
MBG-2022-06-0721 On June 27th, 2022, at approximately 11:49 am, a victim business contacted the police department about being deceived out of money via fraudulent transfers of money. The business, located in the 100 block of West Allen Street, advised an employee received an email about a payment due for an invoice. The invoice was attached […]
MBG-2022-02-0611 On February 22nd, 2022, at approximately 4:25 pm, the police department was contacted by a victim residing in 400 block of Brandy Lane. The victim advised they found a Facebook page “Yorkie puppies for sale in Pennsylvania.” The victim messaged an individual about purchasing a puppy. They received communication back and they were advised […]
MBG-2022-02-0585 On February 21st, 2022, at approximately 6:45 pm, the police department was contacted by a victim residing in the 1st block of Edgewood Drive. The victim advised they called a number thinking it was for Apple, to get assistance with their computer. Upon calling the number, they were advised in order for their account […]