14 April 2022
 

 NEW YORK STATE POLICE 
 Major Brian J. Ratajczak
 Troop E Commander
 

 

 
PRESS RELEASE
 

The State Police in Bath are warning people of a (SCAM) involving gift cards.  Investigators have been contacted by residents in Bath that they were a victim to such a scam.

Troopers want to remind citizens that you should never give bank account or personal information to anyone who calls you by phone or contacts you by e mail.  

Troopers say that a few residents fell victim to these criminals that prey on homeowners and convince them to send them thousands of dollars in gift cards.

If you are called by such a person, hang up and then block that person on your phone, then call the State Police at 607-776-2136.

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