Scam reports in 11375 — Forest Hills, NY

Forest Hills's older residents are targeted heavily by grandparent and Medicare scams. 413 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 11375. Statewide, New York residents filed 278,662 fraud reports last year totalling $534 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 11375

• grandparent scam
• Medicare fraud
• IRS impersonation

The 718 area code covers Forest Hills and 11375.

See all reported scams in Forest Hills for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 11375

1. Don't answer unknown 718 numbers — let them go to voicemail.
2. If you answered, never confirm personal information or press numbers to "speak with an agent".
3. Block the number on your phone and report it at donotcall.gov.
4. File a complaint with the NY Attorney General Consumer Frauds Bureau at https://ag.ny.gov/bureau/consumer-frauds-and-protection-bureau.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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