Chautauqua County Government officials are warning residents about a door to door scam. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office along with the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services have received multiple complaints that … [Read more...]
People Urged To Be Vigilant Against Scams During Tax Season
New Yorkers are urged to stay vigilant against scams targeting taxpayers during tax season. New York State's Acting Commissioner of Department of Taxation and Finance Amanda Hiller said, “Always keep your guard up when it comes to your personal … [Read more...]
NYS Offering Tips To Avoid Scams As Federal Student Loan Payments Resume
As federal student loan payments resume, New York State is offering tips to help borrowers avoid scams. Payments are resuming this month after a three and a half year-long pause which may cause confusion about the repayment process and make … [Read more...]
New State Law Goes Into Effect Requiring Businesses to Caution Consumers about Gift Card Fraud
A new state law requiring businesses to caution consumers about gift card fraud has gone into effect. As of June 20, all businesses selling gift cards are now required to display a notice at or near where any gift card or gift certificate is … [Read more...]
NY State Police Caution About Scams
The New York State Police are reminding people that they do not solicit citizens for donations. Troopers report they have received several calls and complaints from residents in Western New York that individuals claiming to be affiliated with the … [Read more...]
County Health Department Warns of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scam
MAYVILLE - According to state and federal authorities, there is a new phone scam circulating where the callers are posing as COVID-19 contact tracers. These scammers try to obtain credit card or bank account information from their victims. Stay alert … [Read more...]
BPU Warning Customers that Scams Continue to Take Place in Jamestown Area
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is again warning customers to be vigilant following two more scams that have reportedly taken place in the city. According to BPU spokesperson Becky Robbins, a person reportedly showed up at a … [Read more...]
Sheriff Gerace Warns About Potential Tragic-Event Related Scams
MAYVILLE - In the wake of Sunday's tragic event in Las Vegas, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office warns computer users to be watchful for various malicious cyber activity targeting both victims and potential donors. Residents should exercise … [Read more...]
Police Warn Public to be Wary of Sweepstakes Scams
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is currently investigating a fraud complaint for an incident that took place over the course of several weeks. According to city police, the perpetrators represented themselves as agents for publishers … [Read more...]
Young Warns Residents to Be Vigilant Against IRS Scams
ALBANY - Senator Catharine Young (R,I,C- Olean) is warning area residents to be on the lookout in response to an ongoing phone scam that has already plagued several local residents. The scam begins with a resident receiving a call from someone … [Read more...]