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New Scam Targets Recipients of Federal Stimulus Checks
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Legislators warn residents to avoid sharing bank account information via phone, email, or messaging service.
OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Senator Vin Gopal and Assembly Members Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey are warning New Jersey residents to be wary of a dangerous and effective new scam that asks individuals to provide their bank account information via phone, email, or social media message in order to receive or expedite their $1,200 federal stimulus check.
“If a person calls, emails, or messages you and tells you that you need to give them your bank account information in order to receive your stimulus check or to receive it more quickly, they’re flat-out lying,” said Gopal (D-Long Branch). “You do not need to provide any additional information to any caller or emailer in order to receive these funds.”
Gas Prices Continue Down
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Here are your daily fuel prices from AAA Mid-Atlantic for April 3, 2020
Yesterday's Closing Crude Oil Price: $25.32
New Jersey gas average at $2.15 today, down a penny overnight and down 7 cents in the last week.
National gas average at $1.95 today, down 2 cents overnight and down 10 cents in the last week.
Small Businesses and Nonprofits will be able to Apply for Loans Beginning Friday, April 3
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Pallone Announces Resources for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
Long Branch, NJ – Today, Congressman Pallone announced that small businesses and nonprofits will be able to apply for financial assistance beginning Friday, April 3. Last week, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the third major legislation passed by Congress to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, which provides relief for small business owners.
“Right now, it is critical that we help our small businesses and local nonprofits during this time of economic uncertainty. I was proud to lead the effort in Congress to pass legislation that provides grants and loans to help weather the ongoing economic storm,” Congressman Pallone said. “Small businesses and nonprofits are the backbone of our community, and I will continue to fight for them during this difficult time. I strongly encourage small businesses to take advantage of these opportunities as soon as possible. Anyone who has questions can call my offices directly for assistance.”
Monmouth County has 1,482 Positive Cases of COVID-19
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FREEHOLD, NJ –Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley have announced that, as of April 2, there are 1,482 positive cases of COVID-19 in Monmouth County.
“It is so important to remember that the best defense we have against COVID-19 is social distancing,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone. “No matter where you are, you should be practicing social distancing, whether you are at work, a grocery store, getting takeout, outside taking a walk or riding a bike and even in your homes. We need everyone to do their part to help slow the spread.”
The breakdown by municipality is as follows:
"REAL ID" Act Compliance Date Extended to Next Year, October of 2021
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County Clerk Hanlon advises residents of one-year extension for compliance
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising residents that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the enforcement deadline of the Federal REAL ID Act from October of 2020 to October 1, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The federal government enacted the REAL ID Act after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks to require better secure identification for domestic travel and access to certain federal facilities. Residents will now have additional time to comply with the law.
