New Walmart Scam Is Stealing Money From New Yorkers
A new year has brought with it a new scam and this one is linked to a Walmart gift card scam that has been impacting New Yorkers.
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New York To Slap COVID Fraudsters With Stiffer Penalties
Any individual, business, or organization that commits a case of COVID-19 fraud in the state of New York will now face stiffer penalties thanks to two new laws.
Fighting Fraud For Older Americans Gets A Big Boost
Conning an elderly person who trusts humanity, and/or may not realize they are about to be scammed out of their hard-earned money, is the lowest of the low.
Guilty Plea For $200,000 of New York Unemployment Insurance Fraud
An Albany man has pled guilty to Covid-19 pandemic-related unemployment insurance fraud for over $200,000.
Attempt To Steal NYS Unclaimed Funds Leads To An Arrest
The amount of money they were trying to steal came to over one hundred thousand dollars.
Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
Kory O'Hara, the former Town Supervisor of Prattsville, NY pled guilty to wire fraud in connection with a grant for Prattsville in the wake of Hurricane Irene.
Are You Safe From Scams And Fraud? Think Again
A couple of weeks ago, I got hit with fraud for the first time.
New York State Police Warn of Yet More Scams Targeting Older Persons
New York State Police have issued another warning about yet more active scams targeting vulnerable older people.
Money Management for Alzheimer's Caregivers
Registration is being taken for a free presentation for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s on the handling of finances and avoiding abuse and fraud.
John Doe Convicted of Identity Theft
A yet-to-be-positively-identified former Owego resident convicted of Identity Theft and Misuse of a Social Security Number.