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Criminals are posing as legitimate real estate agents to steal money from unsuspecting victims - and the gamble is paying off big time.

When you need to exchange money with a friend, how do you do it? Mailing checks in New York State might not be the safest way to do business anymore.

The caller threatens to shut off your National Grid service. This is one of many scams that try to access your personal information. Please don't fall for it. Here's what you need to know.

Don’t be fooled by this scam affecting drivers on the New York State Thruway.

An elderly New York woman who was scammed into emptying her bank account got sweet revenge after police helped her set a trap for the accused con artist.

Onijah Robinson has one of the most bizarre love stories you'll ever hear. After flying across the world, the man she thought she was meeting left her high and dry.

The Saratoga County Sheriff is issuing a warning to beware of a scam that is recirculating through the Capital Region.

Imagine getting a call from someone saying your kid has been taken. It's terrifying and it's happening in Central New York.

A couple's dream wedding was ripped away from them along with a lot of money by a wedding venue that went out of business.

If you get a call from Amazon customer service claiming that someone spent thousands of dollars on your account you could be a potential scam victim.

Scammers have become so aggressive, a major bank chain is directly warning customers about new criminal activity.

Scammers are constantly finding ways to trick you into gaining your personal information. This latest scam preys on homeowner's fears and their lack of computer savvy.

Warning! A new criminal scam is targeting travelers all across New York Here’s how to make sure you won’t become a victim.

Scammers are constantly coming up with new ways to bilk residents out of their hard-earned money. This time they are going old school. A letter is circulating through a town in Saratoga County. Police want you to beware of this latest scam.

Attorney General Letitia Jams is urging New Yorkers to be aware of a scheme that's has swindled billions from innocent victims.

Scammers are getting more creative and this time the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office is warning of a new one. Beware if you get a certain message.

With the total solar eclipse looming it is important you get your glasses from the right place.

The United States Post Office is warning New Yorkers of a new text scam that is designed to steal sensitive information.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has a warning on the latest streaming scam.

Scammers come at us in a variety of ways. They sometimes take our identity and try to get us to send them money claiming to be the police or collections, but this latest scam is terrifying. Fortunately, no one was hurt but for an Upstate NY woman, she thought a family member was kidnapped.

There is a new scam that is using text messages and phone calls to drain New Yorkers' bank accounts and life savings.

The Better Business Bureau is warning homeowners in New York State about a scam using phony mortgage notices.

Scammers gonna scam!

It seems that every few weeks the New York State Police are warning us of another way scammers are trying to get our personal information. Here is a new one and a bit more elaborate.

The New York State Comptroller is warning New York residents to beware of a fake NYS "Retirement app" available on Google Play.

Watch where you click! A fake Six Flags Club page has been scamming hundreds of Facebook users by guaranteeing free complimentary passes. Don't fall for it!

By now, you would think that scammers tried everything to get your personal information or money. It never ceases to amaze me the lengths they go through to try and obtain this stuff. Now there is a bizarre scam circulating and targeting the restaurant industry.

The timing of the report is under fire from NY Republicans.

It seems when prices get higher or the economy is crazy, there is always a scam to be aware of. This time the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NY DMV) has a new scam that they are warning you about. It has to do with high gas prices and rebates.

There's a new scam trying to steal your personal information with the Capital Region in its crosshairs.