It is Identity Theft Awareness Week thru this Friday and Consumer Protection is offering tips to New Yorkers on how to spot a potential skimming scam. One scam the Department[Read More…]
Tag: Scam Alert
Scam Alert Issued for Tompkins County Residents
The New York State Police is warning residents of Tompkins County of a reported scam in the county of someone contacting residents and identifying as a State Trooper and informing[Read More…]
Received a Text About a Refund? It’s a Scam
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a scam alert regarding IRS impersonators. Recently, scammers have been sending out text messages on a “tax rebate” or a different kind of tax[Read More…]
Veterans Being Targeted With New Banking Scam
Not even a week since Veterans day, Veterans are being targeted by scammers posing as banks that Veterans are commonly members of, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Scammers pose[Read More…]
Scam Alert: Homer Police Warns Residents
Yesterday (November 15), the Village of Homer Police Department had received a complaint from an unknown male caller who claimed he was a police officer from the Federal Commission. The[Read More…]
State Police Issue Scam Warning Involving PBA
The New York State Police are warning residents of a scam involving the New York State Police PBA. Reports have been given to State Police of someone with a “607”[Read More…]
Cortland County Warns of Military Discharge Scam
The Cortland County Clerk’s Office is spreading the word about an ongoing scam that targets military veterans and their discharge forms. A Phoenix-area company called DD214 DIRECT is perpetrating the[Read More…]
Another Scam Warning Issued by Sheriff’s Department
The Cortland County Sheriff’s Department is once again warning residents of another type of scam that has become more popular. The scam, phishing emails, which are made to look very[Read More…]
Cortland County Sheriff Warns of Cell Phone App Scam
Another scam warning has been issued by the Cortland County Sheriff’s Department. The scam, which starts with either an email or a phone call informing the victim that your Amazon[Read More…]
Text Scams Involving Fake Bank Fraud Alerts Reported in State
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection is warning New Yorkers of a text scam that is being reported throughout the state involving scammers impersonating various financial institutions attempting[Read More…]
Scams Affecting the Military Community Jumps by 162%
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection is reminding all active service members, veterans, and their families of scams targeting the military community. The scams are on the rise[Read More…]
Cortland County Sheriff Warn of Fraud on Computers
The Cortland County Sheriff’s department is currently investigating reports of a certain Tech Scam that has been circulating throughout the county. The scam involves a technique of where the victim[Read More…]
With a Baby Formula Shortage; Scammers Take Advantage
With a high demand for baby formula, scammers are exploiting those in need. Popping up online and tricking parents and caregivers who are desperate into paying anything for formulas that[Read More…]