NY Parents Beware! Baby Formula Shortage Leads to Scams
If worrying about finding formula to feed your baby isn't stressful enough, now parents are having to worry about being scammed too. Continue reading…
View ArticleCNY Woman Warning Others After Falling for Scary New Scam
A Central New York woman is warning others after falling for a sophisticated new scary scam that sounds too real not to be true. Continue reading…
View ArticleViolin Player Pulling Heartstrings in CNY Parking Lot Is Probably a Scam
Beautiful music could be heard floating through the air at the Price Chopper/Market 32 in Rome, New York. It was coming from a man playing the violin. Or was it? Continue reading…
View ArticleBBB Issues Upstate New Yorkers Warning To Not Buy This Product
One business in Upstate New York is under fire for allegedly scamming customers. Here's what you should know. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Yorkers Beware! A New Text Message Scam is Circulating
The scammers allegedly send text messages instructing people to click the link to see if they qualify to claim a rebate on gas valued at $1500. Continue reading…
View ArticleDon't Fall For This Scam Call One Utica Woman Received
A Utica woman is warning about a call she received that turned out to be a scam. She didn't fall for it and hopes others don't either. Continue reading…
View ArticleGoing All Out With Holiday Decorations? Don’t Fall For This Scam
If you’re planning to go all out on the decorations for the Christmas season this year be on the lookout for Grinches trying to scam you with phony promises for holiday decor. Continue reading…
View ArticleMa'am, Can I Ask You A Question? CNY Bank Saves Woman From Scam
Employees at a Central New York bank branch thought something didn't seem right, and following their guts helped save an elderly woman thousands of dollars as she was unknowingly caught up in a scam....
View ArticleNew Yorkers Warned To Watch for Christmas Puppy Scams
If you're thinking of getting a puppy for Christmas, experts warn that you should be aware of puppy scams and offer advice on what to watch out for. Continue reading…
View ArticleSocial Media Secret Sister Gift Exchange Is a Ho Ho Hoax & Illegal in NY
Don't fall for the 'Secret Sister Gift Exchange' that's been circulating on Facebook and other social media sites. It's a ho-ho-hoax and it's illegal. Continue reading…
View Article$500 Walmart Gift Card Scam Is Stealing Money From People In New York State
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View ArticleNew Scam Could Steal Your Money With Fake Parking Tickets In New York State
The Better Business Bureau is warning of a new scam that could target drivers in New York State. Continue reading…
View Article3 Charged for Age-old Scam That Took $24k from CNY Couple
Authorities say the con worked for a while, as the couple was swindled out of more than $24,000, but three arrests have been made in the case and police say there maybe more local victims out there....
View ArticleMulti-State Scammers Arrested in CNY, Then Set Free: Police Say
Authorities say the couple was caught hocking fake jewelry, iphones and airpods in this CNY parking lot, their latest stop after crossing the country with a sob story. Continue reading…
View ArticleScam Alert! Those Free At Home COVID Tests May Not Really Be Free
Beware! Those free at-home COVID tests may not really be free. They may be part of a scam. Continue reading…
View ArticleBe Careful! Six Flags Scam Raising Red Flags on Facebook
Watch where you click! A fake Six Flags Club page has been scamming hundreds of Facebook users by guaranteeing free complimentary passes. Don't fall for it! Continue reading…
View ArticleNYS Police Warn of Puppy Rehoming Offers on Social Media
New York State Police warn residents to use caution when it comes to social media posts offering puppies in exchange for a small rehoming fee. Continue reading…
View ArticleWarning All New Yorkers - Beware of This Fake Retirement App
The New York State Comptroller is warning New York residents to beware of a fake NYS "Retirement app" available on Google Play. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Scam Uses AI To Impersonate People You Know
People are going crazy over the possibilities that exist with artificial intelligence technology. But sadly, so are scammers. Continue reading…
View ArticleA New Scam Targets NY Homeowners With Fake Mortgage Notices
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View ArticleNYS Office of Cannabis Management Warns of Massive Phishing Scam
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management is worried that their potential licensees could be scammed. Here's what they want everyone to be aware of from the scammers: Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Facebook Scam I Actually Fell For! Don't Make Same Mistake
Cyber security experts are warning people about a new Facebook scam. One that I actually fell for. Continue reading…
View Article9 Scam Phone Area Codes People In NY Should Never Answer
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View ArticleNew Scam Using Text Messages To Steal From NY Bank Accounts
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View ArticleDevious Scammers Try A New Trick, Nearly Dupe Utica Residents
Creative, cunning cons looking to steal your money and/or personal information have evolved their tactics and are now taking a unique approach in trying to dupe you. Continue reading…
View ArticleDon't Fall for Latest Phone Scam Going Around Central New York
Don't fall for the latest National Grid scam going around Central New York. Your caller ID may say the call is coming from National Grid but it's not. Continue reading…
View ArticleBeware New Yorkers: Tricky Car Lease Scams On The Rise
If it seems to good to be true, it probably is. Experts are now warning New Yorkers about shady social media scams centered around car lease deals. Continue reading…
View ArticleWatch Out! Scammers Impersonating New York Officials to Scare Voters
Scammers have found a new way to terrorize the local community. Don't fall for it. Continue reading…
View ArticleHo Ho Hoax! Don't Fall Victim To Fake Package Delivery Scams
Tis the season for shopping and scams. There's a new twist on delivery scam this year. Continue reading…
View ArticleBeware: Disturbing Romance Scam on the Rise in New York
There are so many scams out there, but a new scheme has authorities raising the alarm because it's already managed to steal over a billion dollars from innocent victims. Continue reading…
View ArticleI'm Cyber Aware, But This Phishing Scam Almost Sucked Me In
I consider myself fairly savvy when it comes to internet and phone scams that attempt to "phish" information from me electronically. I'm kind of a "know it all" who's always giving other people advice...
View ArticleWatch out for Dangerous Tracking Scam Targeting New York Cellphones
The United States Post Office is warning New Yorkers of a new text scam that is designed to steal sensitive information. Continue reading…
View ArticleBeware: New Streaming Scam Emerges in New York
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has a warning on the latest streaming scam. Continue reading…
View ArticleState Officials Raise Alert over New Scam Targeting New York Bank Accounts
Officials from the New York's Department of State is warning residents to be aware of a new scam that can instantly steal their banking information. Continue reading…
View ArticleExperts Are Warning New York Residents To Avoid Mailing Checks
When you need to exchange money with a friend, how do you do it? Mailing checks in New York State might not be the safest way to do business anymore. Continue reading…
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