AG James warns New Yorkers against tax scams
NEW YORK – With this year’s tax season underway, New York Attorney General Letitia James today provided taxpayers with tips to help avoid fraudulent tax schemes. Attorney General James also…
Police warn of increased scam attempts
The NYSP is warning the public on a recent increase of scams. In just a few weeks of 2023, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in WNY are seeing an increase…
NYSP warns of scams against elderly
The NYSP is warning the public on a recent increase of scams to elderly citizens. These scams include a few different scenarios: *The caller claiming to be a family member…
Group warns of COVID-19 insurance scams
STAFF REPORTS ALBANY — Fake COVID-19 health coverage and other insurance schemes are being added to the scam mix as con artists exploit the pandemic for personal profit at consumer…
A.G. Underwood issues consumer tips for New Yorkers impacted by recent flood damage
PRESS RELEASE FINGER LAKES, N.Y. — In light of yesterday’s flooding around Seneca Lake and throughout the Finger Lakes region, which left many property owners with extensive damage, Attorney General…
Schneiderman issues list of Top 10 Frauds of 2016
NEW YORK- Marking the start of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today released the list of the top ten consumer fraud complaints received by his office…