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.
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.'