State police warn of scary new scam
The New York State Police is currently investigating several complaints of a telephone scam in which the caller threatens to harm a loved one if the receiver of the call…
Scammers use state phone number to trick unsuspecting taxpayers
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance wants to alert taxpayers to the latest tactics being used by con artists. Scammers are cloning the Tax Department’s…
Cheektowaga PD warns of IRS scam
CHEEKTOWAGA — The Cheektowaga Police are once again warning the public not to fall for various phone scams occurring throughout the Western New York area — particularly one making the…
BBB warns of phony directory scam
BUFFALO — Better Business Bureau is warning local businesses to be aware of a scam from a company claiming they are owed money. Businesses have reported the phony directory invoice…
BBB: Avoid door-to-door paving scams
BUFFALO — With outdoor projects — including concrete and paving — around the corner for many Western New York homeowners, the Better Business Bureau or Upstate New York warns homeowners…
Niagara County Clerk warns against deed scam
LOCKPORT — Niagara County Clerk Joseph Jastrzemski is warning of the reemergence of a scam designed to rip off Niagara County’s homeowners, and urging county property owners to disregard the…
BBB warns of increased IRS scam attempts
BUFFALO — As we get closer to the April 18 tax filing deadline, Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York wants everyone to know that tax and IRS scammers are…