Broken Bottle Scam Reemerging In Crown Heights

by CrownHeights.info

An old scam is reemerging in Crown Heights with multiple reports that residents are being targeted by the “broken bottle scam”.

The scam involves the scammer pretending that you “bumped” into him, making him drop his bag of “expensive bottles” and breaking them. The man then asks you “how can we take care of this,” fooling you into handing over money.

The scam had previously made a comeback in the spring and summer of 2020, causing enough headache that Crown Heights Shomrim put out an alert to be on your guard.

Please be aware of this scam. Don’t fall for it. If it happens to you, call the Police and Shomrim at 718-774-3333 immediately.