Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | St. Lawrence County, NY
St. Lawrence County residents are urged to use caution as The New York State Office for Aging has been made aware of a new robocall scam that attempts to lure older New Yorkers into providing their …
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St. Lawrence County residents are urged to use caution as The New York State Office for Aging has been made aware of a new robocall scam that attempts to lure older New Yorkers into providing their personal information over the phone.
The voice on the robocall identifies itself as the New York State Office for the Aging and asks the individual answering the phone to press a button if someone in the home is over 65 and would be interested in receiving a free Medic Alert pin and $3000 in coupons for food or other items.
This is a scam.
The New York State Office for the Aging does not give away items, money or coupons and will never solicit personal information over the phone.
Anyone who receives a similar call should hang up immediately.
Reports of financial scams should be reported to the Consumer Protection Division of the NYS Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-771-7755, the NYS Department of Financial Services at 1-800-697-1220 or the NYS Department of State (518) 474-8583.
