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IRS Warning — 12 Scams to Watch Out For This Tax Season

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:12:07 +0000

The IRS has issued its annual warning about the "Dirty Dozen" schemes out there—ways that certain disreputable folks will try to steal your money or methods people use to hide financial information from the tax agency.

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National Grid Warning Of New Phone Scam In Central And Upstate New York

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:54:58 +0000

National Grid is warning customers about a new phone scam in Central and Upstate New York.

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Schumer Trying To Stop Social Security Scammers

Jim Rondenelli — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:53:30 +0000

New York, NY (WIBX) - More than 20,000 senior citizens nationwide have been hurt by a new social security account scam.

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National Grid Warns Customers Of New Scam

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:13:23 +0000

Syracuse, NY (WIBX) - National Grid is urging customers to protect themselves from a new nationwide utility bill scam.

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Mother and Daughter Arrested for Online Dating Scam That Bilked $1 Million from Women Worldwide [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:14:25 +0000

If you’ve ever dipped your toe into the pool of online dating, you know it can be fraught with peril. While some concerns mirror those found in the “real world,” others are unique to the digital landscape in which people can claim to be anyone they want.

And that’s how a twisted mother-and-daughter pair managed to scam about $1 million from women all over the world.

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Phishing Season Revving Up Again For Scammers

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:09:43 +0000

New York, NY (WIBX) - "Phishing" season is revving up again for scammers, the IRS warning about a new e-mail designed to get your information.

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UPD Issues Scam Alert For Phony Water Authority

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:41:53 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Utica Police Department is asking residents to be aware that someone may be masquerading as an official from the Water Authoroty, displaying phony identification and taking the opportunity to rob those who let him inside.

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Beware Of Scam From "American Shoppers Lottery"

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:44:44 +0000

Wampsville, NY (WIBX) - The Madison County Sheriff's office is warning the public about a scam from a company identifying itself as "American Shoppers Lottery," notifying people that they have won $150,000 in a sweepstakes, randomly selected by computer databases of well-known national stores.

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Guess What More Scammers Are Targeting Next? Yup, Your Lost Pets

Vetstreet Editors — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:53:16 +0000

Imagine you’ve lost your dog or cat. Those who’ve been through this heartbreaking experience know you’d do almost anything to get your pet back. And that desire is exactly what makes you a prime target for the lost pet scam.

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