Police and elected officials issued an urgent public warning regarding a sophisticated gold bar scam. New York Officials Warn About Sophisticated Gold Bar ScamPhoto by Markus Winkler on Unsplash Scam spelled with scrabbles on a wooden tableScammers first reach out via computer pop-ups, phone calls, text messages, or emails. For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing, make sure to follow Hudson Valley Post on Facebook, and download the Hudson Valley Post Mobile AppThese fraudsters often pose as tech support, bank employees, law enforcement, or government officials. Scam Warning: Never Answer These Area CodesScam Warning: Never Answer These Area Codes These 7 area codes are most often associated with the 1-ring scam according to Cheapism , so it's best to just avoid answering their calls. Gallery Credit: Nick NorthernScammers With Violins at Hudson Valley, New York Supermarkets, MallsScammers With Violins at Hudson Valley, New York Supermarkets, Malls