Governor Kathy Hochul today warned New Yorkers of back-to-school shopping scams as looming tariffs and inflation prompt early shopping. As rising prices and possible supply shortages drive early turnout to the stores, scammers attempt to take advantage of shoppers looking for deals and savings this back-to-school season.

“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 again

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