fraud

I consider myself fairly savvy when it comes to internet and phone scams that attempt to "phish" information from me electronically. I'm kind of a "know it all" who's always giving other people advice on what not to do. Still, I had a very close call today from a scammer who came very close to getting me.

New York's retail theft problem is only growing worse and a new report confirmed we lose a sickening amount of money because of it.

If it seems to good to be true, it probably is. Experts are now warning New Yorkers about shady social media scams centered around car lease deals.

The find has prompted police to urge customers of this Walmart location to keep an eye on their card's transaction history.

New York State Police warn residents to use caution when it comes to social media posts offering puppies in exchange for a small rehoming fee.

A former employee at a Central New York bank is facing 33 felony charges after being accused of stealing thousands of dollars for a customer's accounts.

Before you book a vacation rental property, there are steps you should take to avoid becoming the unfortunate victim of a vacation rental property scam.

A New York Mills man is under arrest following a physical dispute at an address on New Hartford Street in the village.

The New York State Department of Labor is warning of an email scam that could ultimately lead to your personal information being stolen.

A new tool was introduced on Thursday to verify identification to fight identity theft-based unemployment fraud. The Department of Labor (DOL) says using source will also speed-up claims processing to give out benefits more efficiently.

If you have eaten at any of several Chipotle locations across Central New York, you should check your bank account for fraudulent charges.