New Yorkers Warned of “Friendly Greeting” Phishing Scams
The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection warns New Yorkers of “friendly greeting” phishing scams, which are deceptive text messages from... Read More.
Stories tagged with: scams
APD Warning of Two Scams Targeting Auburn Residents
Auburn Police are warning of two scams targeting residents of the... Read More.
Americans lost $5.6 billion in cryptocurrency scams in 2023: FBI
(WASHINGTON) -- Americans lost $5.6 billion in cryptocurrency scams in 2023, according to a new report released by the FBI on Monday.Scammers use elaborate... Read More.
NY AG Warns of AI Investment Scams
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an investor alert warning to New Yorkers about scams that are luring potential investors with fake videos... Read More.
Tips for Older New Yorkers to Avoid Financial Scams
The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips to help older adults avoid financial scams and exploitation in advance... Read More.
NY Offers Tips to Protect College Students from Scams
As many students begin heading to college, vocational or graduate school programs, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is sharing... Read More.
NY Warning Military Community of Scams
The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is warning members of the military community to be aware of scams targeting service... Read More.
Empowering New Yorkers to Combat Elder Abuse and Scams
Saturday is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the New York State Office for the Aging is providing resources to help residents identify and report... Read More.
NY AG Warns of “Pig Butchering” Online Romance Scams
A consumer alert has been issued warning New Yorkers about increasingly common online scams in which fraudsters use dating apps, social media, and unsolicited... Read More.
Protecting NY Seniors: Recognizing and Preventing Common Scams Targeting Older Adults
The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is offering guidance to help raise awareness of scams that target older adults. According... Read More.
Auburn Police Warning of Increase in Phone Scams
As frauds and scams are becoming more frequent in the City of Auburn, police are reminding the public to be cautious.
The department reports that... Read More.
New York Warns of Moving Scams
Moving your belongings can be a stressful process, and unfortunately, scammers use these situations to defraud consumers out of thousands of dollars by using... Read More.
