New York State Police Warn Of New Scam
Troop K within the New York State Police, which serves Dutchess, Putnam, Columbia and Westchester Counties, is warning the public of a new scam on the rise.
According to a social media post from the New York State Police, Troop K has received reports of individuals who “are impersonating members of the New York State Police.”
These individuals are then claiming that you “need to speak with a prosecutor regarding bail money for a loved one.”
Clearly, these individuals are scammers.
The New York State Police go on to remind the public the following:
Reminder: The New York State Police will NEVER ask for money or talk about payments.
They add that if you do receive a call similar to the one mentioned above to “hang up immediately and contact your local State Police station to verify and information.”
Latest In Person Scam Making Its Rounds In the Hudson Valley
Have you ever been scammed in person? There are a group of individuals taking part in a nationwide scam that happens in real life.
Scammers are pretending to play a musical instrument, usually a violin, while asking for money to help feed their families.
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Local law enforcement has debunked the violin players noting that the music you hear is actually coming out of a hidden speaker.
This scam started as early as 2021 in front of Shoppes at South Hills in Poughkeepsie and has started to make a resurgence in 2025.
Scamming Across New York State
Unfortunately, the scam above isn’t the only scam victims have fallen for in New York. It seems like every day there is a new scam in rotation.
Take a look below at some of the ideas scammers have used in the past and how you can keep yourself and loved ones safe from scams.
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Scammers With Violins at Hudson Valley, New York Supermarkets, Malls