Mays Landing Man Charged In Alleged Headstone Scam

71 year old Jiolio Cincotti of Mays Landing has been
charged with numerous counts of theft by deception for allegedly deceiving over 24
victims between October 2020 and October 2023.
Cincotti represented himself as the owner of Atlantic Memorials in Mays Landing and
engaging in the business of making and selling headstones. In each instance, the
victims ordered a headstone for a deceased family member. Cincotti accepted payment
from the victims but never delivered the headstones nor returned the money. All of the
known victims reported Cincotti to the Hamilton Township Police Department between
the dates of October 30, 2023 and January 30, 2024. As of the time of this release, the
aggregate amount of the alleged theft is approximately $39,000.00.