Police issue warning about scam targeting NJ college students

<p>Police are issuing a warning about a scam targeting college students in New Jersey. </p>

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Aug 30, 2018, 7:00 AM

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Police issue warning about scam targeting NJ college students

<p>Police are issuing a warning about a scam targeting college students in New Jersey. </p>

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Police issue warning about scam targeting NJ college students

<p>Police are issuing a warning about a scam targeting college students in New Jersey.&nbsp;</p>

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Dramatic video shows motel collapse in Wall Township

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Multi-day repairs underway in River Edge after storms leave roads blocked

Serious motorcycle crash in Linden shut down US 1 & 9 for part of the morning commute

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Trouble with your tomatoes? Try these 5 tips to keep getting tasty fruit all summer long

'What is a 'Stroad?' Why Route 1 is a perfect example

What’s Cooking: Grilled swordfish with mango salsa

Cleanup underway in flood-ravaged Monmouth County neighborhoods

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Gotham FC to move home matches from New Jersey to Queens in 2028

Jersey Proud: Hillsdale ShopRite assistant earns spot on limited-edition Cheerios box

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Man arrested after leaving baby alone in car for 40 minutes

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<p>Police are issuing a warning about a scam targeting college students in New Jersey. </p>