phone scam

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.

If you own a cell phone, this news won't come as much of a shock: a new study says nearly half of all cell phone calls will be scams by 2019.

The New York State Police are warning residents about a new scam targeting Grandma, all because she loves you so much.

Do you receive calls from phone numbers you don't recognize? Of course you do. Most people have. What do you do when that strange number appears on your caller ID?  You probably just ignore it and assume it's either a wrong number, a telemarketer or even a bill collector, right?

While you're distracted by Christmas shopping, holiday parties, and everything else that happens this time of the year, don't let your guard down when it comes to 'great offers.'

The Utica Police Department is warning residents of a new phone scam.

Scammers always seem to be a bit ahead of the curve, as shown by their most recent tactic to dupe you into giving out critical, personal information.

If you get a call from an 888 number saying your water bill is past due, the Mohawk Valley Water Authority wants you to know this is a scam.