Another Local Hudson Valley Police Department Warns of Scams on The Rise

Here we go...again!

It seems like every day there is a new scam to be on the look out for in the Hudson Valley.

New Scams Hit the Hudson Valley in 2025

The first 2 months of 2025 have been a busy one for scammers in the region. Since the beginning of the year there have been a handful of scams that have taken advantage of innocent victims.

We first heard of a "Serial Killer Scam" out of Putnam County where a social media post of a mug shot was being shared on Facebook with a warning. The warning stated the individual was knocking on doors and then forcing themselves inside.

Post like these are meant to elicit fear in hopes that the message is shared and then at a later date the post changes from a mug shot post to some sort of post selling an item with a link that could later be used to steal information.

Another scam has been making its wait through text message in East Fishkill. The East Fishkill Police Department warned of an EZ Pass scam that comes through text message accusing the victim of having an unpaid toll bill.

There's a link at the end of the text that again asks for personal information that could lead to identity theft.

Hyde Park Police Department Shares Common Scam Tactics

Due to the influx of scam posts making the rounds, the Hyde Park Police Department has shared a list of Common Scam Tactics to look out for.

They write "Criminals are using new and sophisticated methods to trick people into giving away personal information, money, or access to their accounts."

Here are a few of the new ways scammers are coming after their victims:

• Fake bank or government agency calls
• Phony tech support scams
•  “You’ve won a prize” messages
• “Your loved ones been arrested” messages
•  Urgent requests for money or gift cards
•  Fake delivery or package notifications

Too Good to Be True? Stay Safe from New Scammers

As a reminder the Hyde Park Police Department shares "Never share personal or financial info over the phone, text, or email."

They also add to avoid clicking links from unknown senders, identify the callers identity before making and decisions and most importantly:

 If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

If you have recieved any messages asking for that personal information the Hyde Park Police Department says to contact them BEFORE you respond at 845-229-9340.