WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) — New York State officials are alerting the public regarding back-to-school scams as tariffs and inflation are prompting an early start to shopping.

Governor Kathy Hochul's office said that scammers attempt to take advantage of shoppers looking for deals and savings this back-to-school season.

The governor's office said that scammers may attempt to take advantage of shoppers looking for deals and savings this back-to-school season. This is due to worries about possible shortages and early turnouts to stores.

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. 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

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