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WILMINGTON, DE — The Wilmington Police Department has issued a warning to residents about a rise in phone scams, where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officers in an attempt to unlawfully …
Wilmington Police Warn Residents of Rising Phone Scam Incidents Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Residents of Lancaster County are being alerted to a phone scam where the caller poses as a Lancaster County Deputy Sheriff and demands payments, according to a …
Lancaster County Officials Warn of Phone Scam Involving Fake Deputy Sheriff Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has cautioned residents about a new scam targeting holiday shoppers who purchase gift cards. The scam, known as “card draining,” is reportedly on the …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Warns of Holiday Gift Card Scammers Read More
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, spearheaded a bipartisan effort on Tuesday to seek insights from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding …
U.S. Senators Seek FTC’s Strategies in Tracking AI-Powered Scams Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — With the holiday season, Attorney General Michelle Henry is cautioning Pennsylvanians about an uptick in common scams. These scams often exploit the festive season’s increased online shopping and …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Warns of Rampant Holiday Season Scams Read More PENNSYLVANIA — Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne has issued a warning about a scam targeting older Pennsylvanians and people with disabilities who have applied for a rebate through Pennsylvania’s Property …
Scam Alert: Beware of Fraudulent Calls Targeting Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Applicants Read More
HORSHAM, PA — On Halloween morning, PA Senator Maria Collett and U.S. Senator Bob Casey’s office hosted their “Spooky ScamJam,” an interactive scam prevention seminar in partnership with the Pennsylvania …
Scaring Off Scammers: PA Sen. Collett & US Sen. Casey Host Halloween Scam Prevention Seminar Read More PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle Henry is warning Medicaid recipients in Pennsylvania to beware of a text message-based scam that alleges coverage has lapsed and payment is required.
Important Notice: Watch Out for Medicaid Coverage Text Scams and Payment Demands Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh is informing Pennsylvanians of a potential scam targeting individuals who receive Medicaid wherein a scammer implies that an …
Pennsylvania Human Services Warns of Potential Medicaid Scam, Reminds Public of Safe Ways to Apply for Assistance Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — A staggering rise in fraudulent activities targeting veterans and service members has prompted AARP Pennsylvania to take a proactive stance against these scams. According to the Federal Trade …
AARP Pennsylvania Raises Awareness on Veteran Scams Amidst Soaring Fraud Rates Read More