New York’s Top Ten Consumer Fraud Complaints of 2013

In recognizing the start of National Consumer Week, the New York Attorney General’s office has released the list of the top ten consumer fraud complaints received during 2013.

Internet-related complaints topped the list, followed by automobile-related scams and credit-related complaints that involved debt collection, credit card billing, and identity theft.

The other complaints were in consumer-related services, mortgage, landlord /tenant, furniture and appliances, home repair/construction, retail sales, and online purchases.

New Yorkers should report instances of fraud to the Attorney General’s website or call 1-800-771-7755.

More details on the fraud complaints are available here, along with tips on how to avoid be defrauded.