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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
BBB of Upstate NY warns drivers of DMV text message scam making the rounds
The Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York is alerting the public to another phishing text message scam making the rounds, this time claiming to be from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Cell phone users have reported receiving a message claiming their license and registration will be suspended if they don't pay for an outstanding traffic ticket. BBB reminds the public that the DMV will never contact individuals via text message asking for personal or payment information. Phishing scams, also known as SMS or smishing scams, have been on the rise in recent years. According to a BBB study, reports of phishing scams doubled from 2022-2023 and broke a record in 2024. They are the #2 most frequently reported scam to BBB of Upstate NY. BBB has also received reports of phony New York State toll collection notice text message scams in the past year. BBB reminds consumers not to engage with any suspicious messages like this. Any phishing message should be deleted and marked as spam. As a reminder, anyone who receives a scam message should report it using BBB Scam Tracker.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Schuler-Haas Electric Corp receives Torch Award for Ethics
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A local business has won the 2025 Torch Award for Ethics from the Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York. Schuler-Haas Electric Corp received the award in the Corporate for-profit category and will be presented the accomplishment by the BBB of Upstate New York CEO Warren E. Clark at a luncheon on Wednesday. Attendees will hear from Rochester Mayor Malik Evans, Henrietta Town Supervisor Steve Schultz, and the business manager of I.B.E.W. Local #86, Ray Ryerse. WHY ROC: Raymond Corporation's expansion into the Rochester area Companies up for the award were evaluated and scored by a panel of independent judges on factors including the character of the organization's leadership, the organization's transparent relationship with customers, how and if an authentic culture is created, and the impact the organization has had in the community. Highly regarded in all categories, the luncheon will celebrate all Schuler-Haas has done for the Rochester community since its beginning in 1961. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
