Tips to avoid scams on Black Friday
Posted: Updated:While gearing up for the shopping frenzy of Black Friday, it’s worthwhile to consider a couple of basic tips to avoid scams.
Use legitimate and familiar websites and apps to research products, compare prices and find deals.
Save receipts to make returns easier and check with stores about return policies before buying.
Watch out for websites or social media sites that offer free or discounted gift cards, which may ask for your personal information or ask you to pay for a gift card that has no balance.
Lastly, the New York Attorney General recommends using debit or credit cards to protect yourself.
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Police make arrest after Pelham Bay fire
Police make arrest after Pelham Bay fire
An arrest has been made following a fire Sunday night in Pelham Bay that injured two firefighters.
An arrest has been made following a fire Sunday night in Pelham Bay that injured two firefighters.
Vote: School Spirit Showdown Top 12
Vote: School Spirit Showdown Top 12
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 The Bronx is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 The Bronx is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Students brainstorm ideas for capital projects
Students brainstorm ideas for capital projects
Students in Longwood got to brainstorm ideas Monday for capital projects worth $1 million in their district.
Students in Longwood got to brainstorm ideas Monday for capital projects worth $1 million in their district.
Ombre-powdered eyebrows provide alternative to tattooing
Ombre-powdered eyebrows provide alternative to tattooing
Eyebrow artist Thy Tran creates ombre-powdered eyebrows to provide an alternative to getting your eyebrows tattooed.
Eyebrow artist Thy Tran creates ombre-powdered eyebrows to provide an alternative to getting your eyebrows tattooed.
Owner finds West Farms newsstand vandalized
Owner finds West Farms newsstand vandalized
A newsstand owner says he was crushed to find his business vandalized.
A newsstand owner says he was crushed to find his business vandalized.
Chance The Rapper goes undercover to raise money for arts
Chance The Rapper goes undercover to raise money for arts
Chance The Rapper goes undercover to raise money for arts
CHICAGO (AP) - Chance the Rapper is so serious about raising money for arts education programs in Chicago that he took a second job as a Lyft driver to spread the word.
CHICAGO (AP) - Chance the Rapper is so serious about raising money for arts education programs in Chicago that he took a second job as a Lyft driver to spread the word.
'Kimmel' returns to Brooklyn for a week
'Kimmel' returns to Brooklyn for a week
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" has returned to Brooklyn for a week of new shows.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" has returned to Brooklyn for a week of new shows.
Tech Check - Oct. 15, 2018
Tech Check - Oct. 15, 2018
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Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies at 65
Paul Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with his childhood friend Bill Gates, has died.
Paul Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with his childhood friend Bill Gates, has died.
Borough president holds community meeting after ‘Cornerstore Caroline’ incident
Borough president holds community meeting after ‘Cornerstore Caroline’ incident
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams hosted a community conversation Monday in front of the Flatbush deli where a white woman falsely accused a young black boy of touching her buttocks.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams hosted a community conversation Monday in front of the Flatbush deli where a white woman falsely accused a young black boy of touching her buttocks.
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Just Married in The Bronx
Just Married in The Bronx
Share your wedding with News 12.
News 12 The Bronx wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBX.
News 12 The Bronx wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBX.
Your 2018 Bronx Fall Fun Photos
Your 2018 Bronx Fall Fun Photos
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 The Bronx want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BXFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 The Bronx want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BXFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Bronx Birthday Smiles
Bronx Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
2018 American Music Awards
2018 American Music Awards
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
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Yankees and Red Sox face off in ALDS
Yankees and Red Sox face off in ALDS
Photos from the American League Division Series that has all eyes on the rivalry between Boston and the Bronx.
Photos from the American League Division Series that has all eyes on the rivalry between Boston and the Bronx.
