Six people have reported being scammed near Hoboken’s waterfront and train terminal over the past two weeks, and police say the setup often starts with a stranger asking to use someone’s phone.
The Hoboken Police Department has received at least six reports of Zelle and Venmo bank-related scams near Hoboken Terminal, the PATH station, Pier A, and Pier C, according to Patch.
Police said the scammers tell victims they are raising money for charity, then ask to borrow the victim’s phone to transfer funds…