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NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Authorities in New Jersey allege some restaurant owners in the state began defrauding their customers after falling into debt with loan sharks.
U.S. Secret Service agents worked with authorities in New Jersey's Essex and Bergen counties as part of "Operation Cash Flow," a four-month investigation into nearly $1 million in unauthorized credit card charges, The (Newark, N.J.) Star-Ledger reported Saturday.
The investigation began when a customer complained an unauthorized charge for several thousand dollars appeared on his credit card bill after eating at a restaurant in Essex County.
Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow said Friday that case resulted in the discovery of a widespread scheme involving loan sharks and fraudulent charges.
"We believe that this credit card scam has been ongoing for awhile," Dow said. "We believe that there are hundreds of unsuspecting victims in Essex, Passaic and Bergen counties who are impacted."
The Star-Ledger said while authorities would not confirm how many restaurants were involved, they confirmed seven people have been charged to date.
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