The New York State Police are reminding people that they do not solicit citizens for donations. Troopers report they have received several calls and complaints from residents in Western New York that individuals claiming to be affiliated with the … [Read more...]
County Health Department Warns of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scam
MAYVILLE - According to state and federal authorities, there is a new phone scam circulating where the callers are posing as COVID-19 contact tracers. These scammers try to obtain credit card or bank account information from their victims. Stay alert … [Read more...]
BPU Warning Customers that Scams Continue to Take Place in Jamestown Area
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is again warning customers to be vigilant following two more scams that have reportedly taken place in the city. According to BPU spokesperson Becky Robbins, a person reportedly showed up at a … [Read more...]
Sheriff Gerace Warns About Potential Tragic-Event Related Scams
MAYVILLE - In the wake of Sunday's tragic event in Las Vegas, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office warns computer users to be watchful for various malicious cyber activity targeting both victims and potential donors. Residents should exercise … [Read more...]
Police Warn Public to be Wary of Sweepstakes Scams
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is currently investigating a fraud complaint for an incident that took place over the course of several weeks. According to city police, the perpetrators represented themselves as agents for publishers … [Read more...]
Young Warns Residents to Be Vigilant Against IRS Scams
ALBANY - Senator Catharine Young (R,I,C- Olean) is warning area residents to be on the lookout in response to an ongoing phone scam that has already plagued several local residents. The scam begins with a resident receiving a call from someone … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Warn of Scammer Posing as IRS Rep
JAMESTOWN - City police on Thursday say they've received a complaint from several citizens that they had received a phone call from a male subject who identified himself as an IRS Tax Agent. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, … [Read more...]
