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5-year-old Reese Chaplin makes art out of a tree downed by Sandy in New Hyde Park, Long Island (credit: Donna Friedman-Chaplin via Facebook)

L.I. Couple Creates Brochure To Help People Avoid Hurricane Scammers

After superstorm Sandy, bully insurance adjusters and unscrupulous contractors are just some of what Huntington resident Wendy Busby says the storm’s victims can expect.

2012/11/15

Experts Warn Of Scams Popping Up In The Wake Of Superstorm Sandy

Natural disasters always attract people who want to help, but they also attract criminals who seek to profit from people’s pain.

2012/11/05

Rep. Steve Israel (file/photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. Steve Israel Warns Of Increasing Threat Of ATM Skimming

U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) on Wednesday warned consumers of the serious and ongoing threat of ATM scams.

CBS New York–2012/10/24

Published writer June Lay was nearly the victim of a mystery-shopper scam. (Credit: CBS 2)

Ask Asa: Consumer Federation Of America Releases List Of Most Dubious Opportunities

Scams are everywhere, and on Tuesday the Consumer Federation of America released its list of the most dubious opportunities.

2012/07/31

13 NJ doctors have been charged with accepting bribes in exchange for referring patients to one radiology center (Credit:CBS2)

13 NJ Docs Charged In Cash-For-Referrals Scheme

A major bust has resulted in more than a dozen doctors being charged with taking cash payments in exchange for patient referrals.

2011/12/13

Computer (credit: AP Photo/Matthew Cavanaugh)

NY Congresswoman: Be Aware Of Internet Scams

Internet scams targeting immigrants and seniors are circling around online and Hudson Valley Congresswoman Nita Lowey wants her constituents to be cautious.

2011/02/05

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