Public Safety Scam Warning
Summary
Clifton police say a jewelry-swap scam has been running for six weeks: thieves hand over fake pieces and walk away with real jewelry. If you're out and about, keep valuables close and don't bite on strangers' too-good-to-be-true offers.
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Impact analysis
Victims can lose the full value of their real jewelry, and the city may spend extra police time and resources chasing the scam.
The scammers benefit—they turn fake jewelry into real valuables they can resell or keep.
Residents who get approached—especially anyone who lets a stranger handle their jewelry—can lose treasured items and money.
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