Fraud

New York officials warn residents not to reply to a spam text mistakenly sent through the state’s alert system this week.

In a shocking twist, a federal employee is implicated in a massive fraud case against a program designed to help the most vulnerable.

Who steals money from a 91-year-old? An investor in Central New York....allegedly.

Beware of a scam involving a fake Le Creuset cookware set endorsed by singer Lainey Wilson.

Be cautious of calls from distressed relatives: New Yorkers warned by law enforcement of family emergency scams.

Small business owners and seniors in New York City are being targeted by phone scammers impersonating Google or Yelp agents.

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.

Venmo scams are on the rise in Upstate New York as scammers are using sneaky tactics to trick unsuspecting victims and compromise their financial security.

New York State businesses that sell gift cards must now display a warning notice about gift card fraud.

The United States Postal Service is warning New Yorkers against sending checks in the mail due to a rise in mail theft and fraud.