Long Island psychic faces charges under rarely enforced New York fortune-telling law for allegedly defrauding a woman of $62,000.
Long Island Psychic Charged with Fraud A self-identified psychic from Long Island has been charged with significant theft and fortunatelling—a minor misdemeanor in New York. Officials allege that he is involved in a scheme that defrauded individuals out of tens of thousands of dollars. Hemmers Kumar Muneppa, 33, from Queens, was arrested at a bank […]
Understanding New York’s seldom-used fortune-telling law
New York Law Targets Fortune Telling Scams A troubling trend has emerged this week as several high-profile scams involving self-described fortune tellers captured media attention. These cases have highlighted obscure New York state laws designed to combat predatory practices within the realm of fortune telling. The intention behind this legislation is to safeguard individuals from […]
Golf, fortune-telling and spitting in the street are all among odd laws in Oregon
Golf, car doors, and fortune telling are all topics of Oregon's bizarre laws. Oregon has some statewide and city-specific laws that may seem very strange. For example, did you know that you can face legal problems if you leave your car door open in Oregon? New York's bizarre law includes restrictions and penalties for taking […]