Your best bet would be to work with the most trusted and reputable leasing company on the market. Make sure the company you want to lease a car from is accredited by the New York Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau. If you want to avoid frauds and scams, you can also look for an auto leasing company that is ranked high on a number of reliable directories. Google, Yelp, Facebook and Dealerrater can assist you in that.