NEW YORK (VINnews)-The STAR-K Kosher Certification agency has issued a fraud alert warning consumers about a Dunkin’ store in the Catskills displaying an unauthorized STAR-D certification letter.

The alert, dated July 10, 2026, states that a Dunkin’ location at 30 Catskill Commons in Catskills, New York — situated inside a Walmart — is showing a STAR-D letter. The store is not certified by STAR-K, the agency said. Corrective action is being taken.

STAR-K, one of the leading kosher certification organizations, urged the public to verify certifications through official channels. The agency maintains an alerts page at star-k.org/alerts and encourages users to download its app via the Google Play Store or Apple App Store for the latest updates on kosher supervision.

The notice comes amid growing concerns in the Jewish community about fraudulent kosher claims, which can mislead consumers seeking to maintain kashrut standards.

A separate STAR-D supervision sign was recently documented at a certified Dunkin’ location in Baltimore, Maryland, under the National Council of Young Israel, illustrating the type of proper documentation used by authorized outlets. That location at 7002-A Reisterstown Road in the Colonial Village Shopping Center lists specific approved items and equipment protocols.

Consumers with questions about the Catskills store or other certifications are advised to contact STAR-K Certification, Inc. directly at its Baltimore headquarters.