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PAGE 4 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

Attorney General James Warns

New Yorkers of Three-Phase Scam
Targeting Seniors

(Continued from page 3) • The victim is told he or she
must move their money to a third-
process, the victims receive two party account, such as an account
separate calls from scammers with the Federal Reserve or an-
It’s In Queens! with World War II music, a dis- sundaes* with non-alcoholic ice impersonating their bank and a other U.S. government agency, for
(Sept. 12 to Sept. 18) play of memorabilia, and flags cream and candy toppings. Sun- government agency. Since 2024, safekeeping.
on veterans’ graves. Maple Grove days through Nov. 2. Tiny Scoop scammers using these coordinated • The scammer instructs the vic-
Queens youngsters go back to Cemetery, 127-15 Kew Gardens Queens, 38-15 23rd Ave., Astoria. attacks have been able to steal over tim to move their money via wire
school and lessons rule the week. Rd., Kew Gardens. • Sept. 14, Autumn Leaf Inspired $1 billion from victims who were transfer, cash, or cryptocurrency.
Learn beekeeping, birdwatch- • Sept. 13, Colonial Cakes and Printmaking Techniques, 1 pm. nearing or over their retirement Sometimes the scammer will
ing, Colonial cooking, geology, Cookies, 10 am. The Colonial Make colorful, nature-based gelli age. Attorney General James is demand the transfer of money be
history, ice-cream decoration, Culinary Series continues with a prints via a variety of monoprint providing New Yorkers with tips conducted in multiple transactions
photography, printmaking, and workshop on how to use historic techniques, including stenciling. on how to protect themselves from over a span of days or months.
STEM. Theater, dance, and sev- recipes, authentic techniques, Gelli prints are used for wall art, this scam. • The scammer will adamantly
eral art exhibits open, too. Please and tools reminiscent of the era. books, cards, collages, and scrap- “Heartless scammers are tell the victim not to let anyone
read on. Attendees prepare, taste, and take booking. Voelker Orth Museum, stealing people’s hard-earned know why money is being trans-
home treats like molasses cookies 149-19 38th Ave., Flushing. retirement savings that they rely ferred out of the account.
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• Sept. 12, Terrence Davies: and Johnny cakes. Queens County • Sept. 14, Second Sunday Castle on to pay bills,” said Attorney The U.S. Government Agency
Time Present and Time Past, Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Tours, 1 pm. Bayside Historical General James. “I am urging all Phase
Sept. 21. British director Terence Pkwy., Floral Park. Society staff and volunteers offer New Yorkers to beware of this • To lend legitimacy to the prior
Davies utilized sound and image • Sept. 13, Beekeeping Work- guided tours of The Castle and its three-phase scam that is made two phases, another scammer may
to create his own film language shop, 1 pm. Walter Blohm dis- exhibitions on the second Sunday to appear legitimate. Seniors de- impersonate a government agency
to emphasize humanity’s depths cusses the benefits of beekeeping of each month. The first tour be- serve to live comfortably in their employee and contact the victim.
and joys. This series mixes guest as well as the important role that gins at 1 pm with the second one retirement years with the savings • If the victim begins to suspect
appearances with such films as bees play in the food supply. at 2 pm. BHS, The Castle, 208 they worked hard to build over the something is amiss, the scammer
“The Neon Bible (1995)” with star Space is limited. Bayside His- Totten Ave., Fort Totten. years. If you or someone you know will send a follow-up email or
Jacob Tierney in person, “A Quiet torical Society, The Castle, 208 • Sept. 15, Junior Naturalists, falls victim to this scam, please letter on a fake government let-
Passion (2016)” with star Cynthia Totten Ave., Fort Totten. Oct. 27. In this afterschool pro- contact my office.” terhead to assure the victim of the
Nixon in person, “The House of • Sept. 13, Fia Backström: The gram, youngsters dive into the The “Phantom Hacker” scam legitimacy of the situation.
Mirth (2000)” with Sony Pictures Great Society, 2 pm. Fia Back- science of autumn via hands-on works in three phases to convince Attorney General James is
Classics co-president Michael ström explores how communities activities, games, and outdoor victims, most of whom are at or providing the following tips to
Barker in person, and “Sunset take shape and survive in the face adventures. From colorful leaves near retirement, that it is legiti- help New Yorkers avoid being
Song (2015)” with star Agyness of environmental and extractive and migrating birds to seed dis- mate. Attorney General James is scammed:
Deyn in person. Museum of the crises. It includes photography, persal and the secret world of de- urging New Yorkers to beware of • Do not click on unsolicited
Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., videos, language, and textiles composers, children discover how this scam, which works as follows: links provided via text or email.
Astoria’s Kaufman Arts District. based on research around Buffalo plants and animals prepare for the The Tech Support Phase • Do not call the number pro-
• Sept. 12, Guilt, Sept. 14. This Creek, West Virginia, where the colder months ahead. Mondays • A victim will receive a call, vided in a pop-up, text, or email.
new Brendan Wallace Downey artist began meeting with locals from 3:30 pm to 5 pm. Idlewild text, email, or pop-up window in- • Never give someone you
play follows two small-town po- after the 2016 election. Queens Environmental Science Center, structing them to urgently contact don’t know remote access to your
lice officers thrust into making Museum, NYC Building, Flush- 222-02 149th Ave., Springfield a customer support phone number. computer.
life-altering decisions on behalf ing Meadows Corona Park. Gardens. • Once the victim calls the num- • Never move your money out of
of two young people. Showtimes • Sept. 13, Lewis Latimer’s • Sept. 17, Entrepreneur Space: ber, the scammer tells the victim your bank account at the urging of
are Sept. 12 at 8 pm, Sept. 13 at 8 177th Birthday Celebration, 1 pm. 15th Anniversary Open House, 6 to download a software program someone over the phone.
pm, and Sept. 14 at 2 pm. Hellenic This annual event features per- pm. Celebrate this award-winning that gives the scammer remote • If someone claims there is an
Cultural Center, 25-02 Newtown formances and STEM activities food incubator with a night of free access to the victim’s computer. issue with your bank account,
Ave., Astoria. for the whole family. Participate samples, beverages, and exclusive • Upon access, the scammer will hang up and contact your financial
• Sept. 12, Blarney Star Concert in an interactive music workshop offers from clients. The Entrepre- ask the victim to open their bank institution by calling the number
Series, 7 pm. Fiddle maestro Oisín with Yahoteh Kokayi of BK neur Space, 36-46 37th St., Long accounts under the guise of locat- printed on your bank statement
Mac Diarmada is the founding Music Learning. Lewis Latimer Island City. ing any unauthorized charges, but instead.
leader of the acclaimed group Té- House Museum, 34-41 137th St., • Sept. 17, Queens Arts Map in reality, he or she is trying to • Remember, a scam is effective
ada, which includes his wife, Sa- Flushing. Launch & Artist Meetup, 6 pm. ascertain which bank account has because the scammer creates a
mantha Harvey, on keyboards and • Sept. 14, American Symphony An artist meet up to celebrate the most funds to target. circumstance that relies on pres-
percussive dance. Daithí Gormley Orchestra, 3 pm. The American the launch of the Queens Arts • When a target account suring the victim into life-altering
is a top button accordionist. New Symphony Orchestra honors five & Culture Digital Map, the cul- has been determined, the scammer decisions on the spot and swearing
York Irish Center, 10-40 Jackson American composers – Aaron mination of a year-long Queens then tells the victim to wait for a them to secrecy. The best way
Ave., Long Island City. Copland, Ulysses Kay, Henry Cultural Mapping Initiative. This call from the financial institution to combat this is to hang up and
• Sept. 12, Lilo & Stitch, dusk. Cowell, Julia Perry, and Norman exciting new resource charts the hosting that account. contact someone you trust and let
The final Movies on the Water- Dello Joio -- whose work helped landscape of arts and culture The Financial Institution Phase them know your situation.
front night screens a 2002 Walt define the sound of mid-20th across Queens—spotlighting • A new scammer contacts the If you or someone you love is
Disney animation about Hawaiian century America. LeFrak Concert community organizations, cre- victim and claims to be calling a victim of a scam, please contact
orphan Lilo Pelekai and an alien, Hall, Queens College, 153-49 ative spaces, and more. Flushing from the financial institution, and the Office of the Attorney by fil-
Stitch. Programmed to cause Reeves Ave., Flushing. Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. states the bank account has been ing an online complaint or calling
destruction, Stitch bonds with • Sept. 14, Fall Bird Walk with • Sept. 17, Prom Queens: No, accessed by a foreign hacker. 1-800-771-7755.
Lilo and must choose between his NYC Bird Alliance, 9:30 am. YOU Tell It!, 7 pm. Storytellers
purpose and his newfound family. Members of the NYC Birds Al- Vegas K Jarrow, Tim Lindner,
Hunter’s Point South Park, vicin- liance (formerly NYC Audubon) Ricki Richards, and Jane Salva- SBS Marks Workforce Development
ity of 52-10 Center Blvd., Long help participants spot and identify dor work together to develop true Month with Record-Breaking Job
Island City. creatures of flight. Queens Bo- tales. Then, they swap stories to
• Sept. 13, QDF Grand Finale, tanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., embody their story partner’s cul- Support Across NYC
1 pm. Three shows and pop ups Flushing. ture, identity, and life experience.
on the last day of the summer- • Sept. 14, Hatched, 10:30 am. Plus, artwork by Olena Jennings Over 250,000 New Yorkers Served Since 2021, Workforce1 Ca-
long Queensboro Dance Festival. Written and directed by Mara and A. King McCarty and a read- Through Workforce1 Career Cen- reer Centers have connected over
Queens Theatre, 14 United Na- McEwin, this original perfor- ing by Kelly Jean Fitzsimmons ters Since 2021 81,000 residents to good-paying
tions Ave. S., Flushing Meadows mance depicts a newborn chick from her memoir “After After jobs, offering services such as re-
Corona Park. emerging from her shell at sun- Prom.” Grove 34, 31-83 34th St., In a major milestone for sume workshops, career coaching,
• Sept. 13, Film & Photogra- rise to a strange and busy world. Astoria. New York City’s workforce, the and industry-specific training. The
phy Open House, 2 pm. Guided Performed through movement, • Sept. 17, Constitution & Cock- Department of Small Business initiative reflects the administra-
tours of the studio’s production handcrafted puppets, and very tails, 6 pm. This annual event Services (SBS) announced that tion’s broader goal of making New
and event spaces. A showcase little human dialogue, the story is celebrates Constitution Day with more than 250,000 New Yorkers York City the most affordable and
of filmmaking and photography set amid a family farm. The chick an open bar, live music, gour- have accessed employment ser- opportunity-rich place to raise a
equipment. Opportunities to meets a feisty old rooster, a wob- met hors d’oeuvres, games with vices through its 18 Workforce1 family.
meet instructors and sign up for bly calf learning to walk, a gaggle prizes, museum tours, and a once- Career Centers since the start of “Our job training and place-
film and photography workshops. of dancing chicks, a lamb, and a in-a-lifetime Constitution Day the Adams administration. The ment programs are delivering
Refreshments and networking noisy nest of baby birds. Flushing surprise. King Manor Museum, announcement, made by SBS every month, helping hundreds
with local artists and community Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. 150-03 Jamaica Ave. Commissioner Dynishal Gross, of thousands of people find the
members. 3636 Studio, 36-01 36th • Sept. 14, Ice Cream Sundae • Sept. 18, Geology of Long coincides with Workforce De- opportunity they’ve been waiting
Ave., Astoria. Decorating, 1 pm. During this Island/Queens, 7:30 pm. A special velopment Month—a citywide for,” said Mayor Eric Adams.
• Sept. 13, WWII Anniversary 90-minute class, youngsters learn celebration of training, hiring, and
Day Concert, 4 pm. A concert how to make “Cool Kids Club” (Continued on page 8) economic opportunity. (Continued on page 9)