Showing posts with label fraud. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fraud. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Avoid Hurricane-related charity scams

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The following tips have been offered by New York State officials for those contributing to the relief effort: • Take Time To Research The O...
Monday, November 2, 2015

Beware of cold weather scams

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Government officials in New York State have issued a consumer alert, advising the public, especially seniors, how to avoid potential scams t...
Saturday, February 28, 2015

New York State Grant Money Awarded to Fight Tax and Public Benefit Fraud.

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New York State officials have announced that $14.7 million in grant money has been awarded to 28 district attorneys' offices to target t...
Monday, December 9, 2013

Presentation: avoiding online consumer headaches

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Cornell Cooperative Extension will be hosting a Consumer Issues program on Thursday, December 12 at 11:00 am. The topic will be Avoiding C...
Wednesday, December 5, 2012

New York law limits when businesses can demand your Social Security number

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The Post-Standard (Syracuse, New York) : On Dec. 12, a new state law limiting the rights of businesses to ask consumers for their Social S...
Monday, November 5, 2012

Legal guide for New York property owners: recovery and rebuilding from Hurricane Sandy

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The New York State Attorney General’s office  has issued a guide to New Yorkers recovering from Hurricane Sandy.  The guide includes tips ...
Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Report: Affinity frauds increase in economic downturn

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From the New York Post : Maybe it's the bad economy. Maybe it's people's desire to look past Wall Street and invest with someone...