GLEN ROCK, NJ — After a four-month investigation, police have arrested two New York men accused of scamming a Bergen County couple out of more than $100,000 through a phone banking fraud scheme.
Authorities identified the suspects as Tremayne D. McDaniel, 32, of Arverne, N.Y., and Dames D. Daley, 39, of Staten Island, N.Y. Both face charges of third-degree conspiracy to commit theft, according to the Glen Rock Police Department.
The case stems from a January report in which the Glen Rock couple said they received fraudulent text messages warning of unauthorized charges on their credit accounts. Soon after, they received a phone call from an individual posing as a bank representative claiming fraudulent transactions were made on their accounts.
The caller convinced the couple to provide their banking information to “reverse” the charges. Instead, over $100,000 was withdrawn from three bank accounts without approval.
Police noted that similar scams have been reported by other Glen Rock residents, with scammers using phone and internet methods to obtain personal information.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have indicated that additional suspects may be involved.
McDaniel and Daley are currently awaiting their initial court appearance at the Superior Court in Hackensack’s Central Judicial Processing unit.
