Police are warning the public of an ongoing issue with scammers approaching people at local shopping centers and becoming surprisingly more aggressive.
New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) wants you to be aware of many different scams that are circulating throughout the state. There isn't just one way these scammers are trying to get your money or information, there are many to look for.
It seems that at least a few times a day a number pops up on your phone that you don't recognize and it's usually a scam call. Sometimes our smartphones aren't smart enough to filter them or the scammers are getting more creative. The latest phone scam targets people by disguising themselves as the local police.
With more and more people online shopping because of the coronavirus pandemic and now with the holidays around the corner, you are being warned of an uptick in online shopping scams. Here's what to be looking for.