Woman scammed by suspects in fake basketball fundraiser zelle donation

 

Law enforcement officials have disseminated photographs of four young men who allegedly tried to rob a woman by employing a well-known basketball fundraising scam in conjunction with the money transfer application Zelle. According to police reports, the group confronted the woman near the intersection of West 101 Street and West Drive in Central Park on Tuesday, soliciting her for donations to a basketball fundraiser.

The 23-year-old female reported to law enforcement that she had given her phone to one of the assailants, who attempted to initiate a transfer of funds from her Zelle account. Fortunately, she managed to retrieve her phone prior to any funds being transferred, and the suspects subsequently departed the scene.

"I said yeah, I yeah, I can give you five bucks, what's your Zelle," Briana Siaca said. "I opened my Zelle and I asked what's your account. He goes 'Oh no, don't worry ma'am. I'll put it in for you ma'am, no problem.' I looked at my Zelle account and I sent $2,000."

Motorcyclist in Central Park hits police officer

 

 

Authorities are conducting an investigation into a hit-and-run incident involving an NYPD officer who attempted to remove three motorcyclists from Central Park. The NYPD has disseminated images of the suspects sought in relation to the event, which occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on Friday near West Drive and West 90th Street. Law enforcement officials reported that an officer was in the process of guiding the group out of the park when one individual assaulted him, causing him to fall to the ground. Subsequently, the suspects escaped from the location.

Emergency personnel conveyed the officer to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital, where he received treatment for minor injuries. Authorities report that one of the suspects was observed riding a red motorcycle, and all three individuals are described as having a medium complexion and medium build.