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HARRISBURG, PA — AARP Pennsylvania is urging residents, especially those over 50, to stay vigilant as utility-related scams surge across the state. The warning follows a sharp increase in impostor …
AARP Warns Pennsylvania Seniors of Rising Utility Scams Amid Surge in Fraud Reports Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has issued a warning to consumers regarding a new scam impersonating the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles (PennDOT). The scheme involves …
Protect Yourself Now: Scammers Target Drivers with Fake DMV Texts Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumers lost $470 million to text message scams in 2024, reflecting a troubling fivefold increase in financial losses since 2020, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). …
FTC Reports $470 Million Lost to Text Scams in 2024 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — AARP Pennsylvania is urging residents aged 50 and older to remain vigilant amid a surge in scams involving criminals impersonating IRS agents. These fraudsters aim to steal …
Scammers Target Older Adults with Fake IRS Threats – Don’t Be Their Next Victim! Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has issued a consumer alert following reports of a scam targeting residents across the state. The fraudulent scheme involves telephone calls …
Think You’re Safe? How Scammers Are Using PUC’s Number to Target You Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — With Super Bowl LIX approaching, Attorney General Dave Sunday is cautioning football fans to remain vigilant against scams targeting ticket sales, merchandise, and trip packages. The warning …
Don’t Let Scammers Sack Your Super Bowl Dreams: Essential Tips to Protect Your Tickets, Trips, and Team Spirit! Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, in collaboration with the Housing Authority of Chester County, will host a “Scam Jam” event designed to educate West Chester seniors on …
Don’t Fall Victim! Join West Chester’s ‘Scam Jam’ to Shield Yourself from Fraud Today! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued a warning to residents about a recent text message scam targeting recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). …
Scam Alert! SNAP Recipients Targeted in Shocking Text Scheme – Protect Your Benefits Now! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an urgent advisory, Attorney General Michelle Henry has alerted residents of Pennsylvania to a sophisticated phishing scam targeting individuals by exploiting fears of fraudulent activity on their …
Protect Yourself: Attorney General Michelle Henry Alerts Pennsylvanians to New Phishing Scam Read More HARRISBURG, PA — With the Medicare open enrollment period underway until December 7, AARP Pennsylvania has issued a critical advisory to beneficiaries to remain vigilant against an uptick in scams targeting …
AARP Pennsylvania Issues Urgent Warning on Medicare Scams During Open Enrollment Read More