Governor Hochul Warns New Yorkers About Back-To-School Scams

By Shevy

Governor Hochul is warning New Yorkers to be on the lookout for scams as consumers start shopping for back-to-school supplies. 

Due to inflation and tariffs, many consumers are beginning their school shopping earlier than usual. The fluctuating cost of good leaves plenty of room for scammers to take advantage of shoppers, and Hochul is urging parents and students to be wary of deals that seem too good to be true.  

“We want families to enjoy the remainder of summer, not spend it dealing with the fallout of scams while shopping for the school year ahead,” Governor Hochul said. “As New York’s first Mom Governor, I know how important it is to get items at lower prices — that’s why I’ve been working hard to put more money back in your pockets, but looming tariffs from the White House are going to take it right back out. With these inflated costs, families need to stay vigilant against potential scams if a deal is too good to be true.”