Phone scams are increasing all over New York State and officials are urging residents to not answer calls from certain area codes if they don't know the person calling.
The busy travel season has started and across New York State people are making plans to visit family and friends for the Easter weekend. It is just beginning of the spring break and the highways and airports will be packed.
How many times has your phone gone off and you notice an area code that you are not familiar with or know isn't one from where your friends and family live?