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New Jersey Safe and Sound, a nonprofit that raises awareness about predatory alienation, has been successful in convincing state lawmakers that the issue deserves greater attention. It's defined as the purposeful disruption of an existing relationship, often through the use of deception, in order to isolate an individual from the people they trust for the purpose of controlling or taking advantage

Americans are expected to spend $6.4 billion on Halloween costumes, candy and merchandise this year, and much of it will be at "pop up" stores that vanish like ghosts when the season is over.

New Jersey residents are being swamped by calls from telemarketers, at all hours of the day and night.

An increasing number of New Jersey residents have been getting calls from individuals who say they work for computer and internet safety companies, advising them of a breach or security concern with their home or work computer.

The Union County Prosecutor’s Office this week said they're investigating three new cases involving calls from con artists claiming to be law enforcement.

NJ Lottery will never ask for personal information, bank account information or fees if someone wins a prize.

Emotional offers of support for families affected by the Orlando shooting tragedy present brand-new opportunities for scammers to cash in. The New Jersey Attorney General's office and Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) warn you to be sure that the charity of your choice is real and certified.

As federal tax refunds land in mailboxes, phone and digital scammers begin working in tandem to separate you from your check...the rest of your money...and the data that can invade your savings, credit and debit accounts.

A variation on an old scam is making an appearance in New Jersey.

Linden police are warning residents not to fall prey to common phone scams in which callers demand money.