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NYPD Warns of Jewelry Switch Scam: Over $900,000 Stolen in 11 Cases | New York City Police Department

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) recently warned residents of several jewelry swapping scams in Brooklyn and Queens. Suspects specifically target elderly people wearing prominent gold jewelry, approaching them by asking for directions, offering well wishes, giving them fake jewelry, or engaging in friendly conversation. They then steal the real jewelry while the victims are distracted. Police stated that at least 11 such cases have bee…
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The New York City Police Department (NYPD) recently warned residents of several jewelry swapping scams in Brooklyn and Queens. Suspects specifically target elderly people wearing prominent gold jewelry, approaching them by asking for directions, offering well wishes, giving them fake jewelry, or engaging in friendly conversation. They then steal the real jewelry while the victims are distracted. Police stated that at least 11 such cases have bee…

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大纪元 Epoch Times broke the news on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
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