Posted on: April 30, 2024 10:00 AM

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Long Island man busted for selling fake insurance

The SCPD arrested a suspect wanted for selling fake car insurance to a a victim in Shirley last month.

A Shirley man contacted police on March 29 after he gave money to pay for an auto insurance policy to Joseph Cawley, an independent insurance broker, on March 16 but did not receive any identification cards for the policy. In total, the victim paid more than $1,550 for the policy, which did not exist.

Following an investigation, detectives arrested Cawley at his home, located in Ridge, on April 29 at 1:38 p.m.

Cawley, 37, was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny . He was issued a desk appearance ticket and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court on a later date.

Anyone who believes they are a victim of the scam is asked to contact the Seventh Squad at 631-852- 8752.