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Erie County & New York State Gas Tax Reprieve FAQs

What is the Gas Sales Tax Reprieve for Erie County, New York?

A resolution authorized the County of Erie to adopt a cents-per gallon method of sales and compensating use taxes on a temporary basis in alignment with action taken by the State of New York in the adopted 2022-2023 state…

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Consumer Protection
New York State 2021 Top Scams

The New York State Attorney General released the top ten scams for 2021:

Internet-Related (internet services and service providers, data privacy and security, digital media, data breaches, frauds through internet manipulation). Landlord/Tenant Disputes (security deposit releases,…
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Fake or Real?
Brushing Scams

The New York State Division of Consumer Protection urges all New Yorkers to be aware of Brushing Scams.

A press release from the Division of Consumer Protection advises that these scams have been happening throughout the country; consumers receive a package in the mail that they…

Watch out for Phone Scams and Spoofing!

The Erie County Office of Consumer Protection was alerted to a scam involving unsolicited calls requesting consumers’ Medicare account information and potential phone spoofing.

Phone scams…

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Updated: 07/25/2022 - 3:53 pm
Scammers don’t take vacations!

Scammers don’t take vacations!

Planning a summer getaway and taking a vacation are exciting but before rushing into making a payment on the “perfect” summer house on the lake, be…

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Updated: 06/29/2022 - 6:11 pm
Be Aware of COVID-19 Test Kit Scams!

The Erie County Office of Consumer Protection wants to remind you to be vigilant!

Have you gotten robocalls, text messages, or emails offering COVID-19 tests? Scammers…

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Updated: 06/29/2022 - 6:05 pm
No Shortage of Scammers when it comes to Baby Formula

Erie County residents should be warned that with the current baby formula shortages seen around the country, there has been an increase in scams that take advantage of parents in need. Fake…

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Updated: 06/29/2022 - 6:04 pm
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Jennifer Andres
Director of Consumer Protection

The Erie County Office of Consumer Protection was created to ensure that Erie County's residents have access to education, information and resources regarding consumer protection.  The office will investigate and mediate consumer complaints through voluntary mediation and educate Erie County consumers on the policies, best practices and their rights and responsibilities as consumers.

Contact

95 Franklin Street, Room 651
Buffalo, New York 14202

Phone: (716) 858-1987
Fax: (716) 858-8311

Consumerprotection@erie.gov

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