phone scam

New York State Police are announcing yet another plot to rip off older adults in our community, specifically grandparents.

The phone calls look legitimate, and that's because of "phone spoofing" technology. It makes the calls and faxes appear to be from government agencies.

It seems every time we turn around there is a new group of scammers that are calling and trying to get money and personal information. The latest one is claiming to collect donations for police that are affected by the defund the police movement. Here's what to watch out for.

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of yet another scam plaguing citizens of the county.

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

There's a scam going around targeting National Grid customers, this time attempting to wrongfully switch your service.

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

Has this happened to you? Your phone rings, and the caller ID says the call is coming from the 315 area code - so you answer - and it's a telemarketer. Well, now the Feds are stepping in.

As if spam calls weren't bad enough, now they appear to be coming from a foreign country.

Your cell phone rings. You look to see who's calling...and it's your own number. What should you do?

Tax season is upon us - and that means the scammers are trying to get their hands on your tax refund and your private information.

The Utica Police Department says calls about phone scams are on the rise in CNY, and they're offering tips on how to keep yourself from becoming a victim.