Phone scam

Don't get caught off guard by phone scams - watch out for these area codes!

Be cautious of calls from distressed relatives: New Yorkers warned by law enforcement of family emergency scams.

4 billion robocalls every month are made to Americans, and many are from scammers.

Small business owners and seniors in New York City are being targeted by phone scammers impersonating Google or Yelp agents.

An elderly couple living in upstate New York found themselves out $24,000 when a scammer claiming to be their grandson called from jail looking for bail money.

New York State Police have issued another warning about yet more active scams targeting vulnerable older people.

Another phone scam to be on the lookout for, this time an auto-dial scam.

Beware of a new phone scam that is circulating and targeting grandparents saying that their grandchild is in trouble. This scam is pretty elaborate too, stay alert.

NYS Police issue a warning about various phone scams in CNY.

I know it's a strong word but I HATE these people who do phone scams and take advantage of the elderly or anyone else for a buck. According to CBS affiliate WTKR, answering a simple question could get you scammed. 'Can you hear me...