Scams

Using text messages, scammers are attempting to impersonate the NYS Department of Health and tell text message recipients they are required to enter their information to validate their vaccination status. The text messages link to fraudulent sites. Anyone who receives such a text message should delete it right away.

Southampton Town Police are warning local residents about an ongoing nationwide attempt to defraud many states’ unemployment insurance programs. Criminals are filing fraudulent claims using data from past data breaches.

PSEG Long Island participated in Utility Scam Awareness Day. This day is part of a national campaign that spreads awareness and education about potential scams.

N.Y. Secretary of State Rossana Rosado warned against the rising incidence of scams and fraudulent practices targeting immigrants.

Scammers demand immediate payment via a pre-paid card and threaten termination of service if payment is not received.