scams

Common scams include fraudulent debt collection, false refund claims, and deceptive tax preparation services.

Phone scams come in many different forms, some using bots and voicemails to persuade people to spend money or share information. The $40-Billion-a-year issue is the target of call-blocking efforts by government and private entities, with only limited success.

Complaints to the state attorney general's office last year range from problems around retail sales to challenges with landlords.

New York Attorney General Letitia James alerts taxpayers about fraudulent preparers and their schemes.

The Sheriff's Office urges people to make sure they're only donating to fundraisers approved by the family of Ava Wood.

Scammers are pretending to be utility companies trying to collect on past-due bills.

Central New Yorkers are starting start to gather their financial information and receive W-2 forms for tax season. The time is also ripe for scam artists…