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Don't get caught off guard by phone scams - watch out for these area codes!

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

4 billion robocalls every month are made to Americans, and many are from scammers.

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

An elderly couple living in upstate New York found themselves out $24,000 when a scammer claiming to be their grandson called from jail looking for bail money.

Pennsylvania State Police say a Wyalusing woman reports she got a call from someone claiming to be a Sheriff’s officials wanting a payment.

New York State Police have issued another warning about yet more active scams targeting vulnerable older people.

Did you get a weird voice messageor phone call that says it's coming from the United States Census? Is it legit?

The latest one to hit the area targets you through a message on social media, email, or even a postcard in the mail.

Another phone scam to be on the lookout for, this time an auto-dial scam.

Beware of a new phone scam that is circulating and targeting grandparents saying that their grandchild is in trouble. This scam is pretty elaborate too, stay alert.

NYS Police issue a warning about various phone scams in CNY.

There seems to be a new phone scam every week, but a new one is taking a dangerous twist.

You get a phone call that places you into an immediate panic.  It's the IRS, or maybe it's an "attorney for a family member" or your online girlfriend/boyfriend, and they need your help. All of which can be easily taken care of by dropping some money on a gift card...