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State warns New Yorkers about check washing scams as Tax Day approaches New York State

The state Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers with guidance to avoid mail theft and check-washing schemes.

The New York Department of State (DOS) announced the availability of nearly $1.6 million from its 2023-24 Local Government Efficiency Grant (LGEG) program to incentivize local governments to plan for and implement projects that reduce local government costs through shared services and municipal reorganization.

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Consumer advocates: Watch out for spring home improvement scams New York State

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The New York Department of States Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is warning New Yorkers about romance scams and is offering information and tools to help identify and outsmart scammers who prey on peoples emotions and trust.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new consumer protection law that will go into effect on Feb. 11. Her team said,

A New York State business cannot display a price tag of an item that shows “$10.00, + 4 percent if paying with a credit card.”

A New York State business cannot display a price tag of an item that shows “$10.00, + 4 percent if paying with a credit card.”