Scam Alerts — New York 2025-2026
New York ranks in the top 5 states nationally for total fraud complaints. New York City's dense financial sector makes it a primary target for Business Email Compromise and bank impersonation fraud. The 347 area code is documented by FTC as a scam cluster. Outer boroughs see high rates of phone-based IRS and Social Security impersonation.
Why New York is targeted by scammers
New York City's financial sector is the top target for Business Email Compromise nationally. The 347 (NYC) and 216 (Cleveland) area codes are documented FTC scam clusters. New York's large senior population in Brooklyn and Queens is heavily targeted by Social Security and Medicare impersonation. FBI New York is one of the busiest field offices for internet crime.
Active scams targeting New York
All entries documented by FTC, FBI IC3, or TIGTA. National scams included as all states are targeted.
Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud (Pig Butchering)
PATTERN · crypto-investment
Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scam
PATTERN · bec-fraud
Gold Bar / Cash Courier Scam
PATTERN · government-impersonation
Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud
PATTERN · crypto-investment
(878) 877-1402
NUMBER · bank-impersonation
Area Code 876 Scam Calls
AREA-CODE · lottery-impersonation
Area Code 202 Scam Calls
AREA-CODE · irs-impersonation
Country Code 232 Scam Calls (Sierra Leone)
AREA-CODE · one-ring-scam
Grandparent Scam (Family Emergency Scam)
PATTERN · ai-voice-clone
Romance Scam
PATTERN · romance-scam
Tech Support Scam
PATTERN · tech-support
Extortion and Sextortion Scam
PATTERN · extortion
Scam emails active in New York
"New Client Inquiry" Spear Phishing Email (Tax Professionals)
New client inquiry — tax return assistance needed
Senior U.S. Official Impersonation Email/Text Scam
Message from [Senior Official Name] — urgent matter
"Alert: Social Security Account Issues Detected" Scam Email
Alert: Social Security Account Issues Detected
"Tax Refund Payment" Email Scam
Tax Refund Payment
"Action Required: Verify Your IRS Account" Email Scam
Action Required: Verify your IRS account
"Your Account Has Been Temporarily Suspended" Bank Email Scam
Your account has been temporarily suspended
Fake City Permit Fee Email Scam
Action required: outstanding fee for permit application #[number]
"Claim Benefits!" SSA Phishing Email
Claim Benefits!
Active scam domains targeting New York
Phishing and fraud domains active nationally — all states including New York are targeted.
Where to report a scam in New York
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common scams in New York?▼
New York ranks in the top 5 states nationally for total fraud complaints. New York City's dense financial sector makes it a primary target for Business Email Compromise and bank impersonation fraud. The 347 area code is documented by FTC as a scam cluster. Outer boroughs see high rates of phone-based IRS and Social Security impersonation.
Why is New York targeted by scammers?▼
New York City's financial sector is the top target for Business Email Compromise nationally. The 347 (NYC) and 216 (Cleveland) area codes are documented FTC scam clusters. New York's large senior population in Brooklyn and Queens is heavily targeted by Social Security and Medicare impersonation. FBI New York is one of the busiest field offices for internet crime.
Where do I report a scam in New York?▼
Report to the New York Attorney General, FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and FBI IC3 at ic3.gov. If money was sent to a scammer, contact your bank immediately — the FBI Financial Fraud Kill Chain can sometimes recover funds.
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