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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new data analysis by the Federal Trade Commission shows that gift cards continue to be the most common form of payment when consumers report losing money to most …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro has issued a warning to Pennsylvanians of common online scams that may increase in frequency this holiday season.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners has issued warnings to all taxpayers and tax professionals to beware of scams and identity theft schemes by …
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HARRISBURG, PA — As the holiday shopping season begins, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are sharing tips to help Pennsylvanians spot scams …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the tax industry is warning of a new text scam created by thieves that trick people into disclosing bank …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Newly released data from the Federal Trade Commission revealed that there has been a surge in reports from people who say they lost money to a scam …
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The Federal Trade Commission’s annual report to Congress on protecting older adults, issued this week, provides a detailed look at the scams that most often affect adults over 60, as …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Labor & Industry is advising organizations that interact with its Bureau of Workforce Development to be on the lookout for email messages impersonating staff. …
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MIDDLETOWN, PA — Pennsylvanians should be cautious of a lottery scam originating in Jamaica that has been reported to Pennsylvania Lottery officials in recent weeks.
Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners is warning tax professionals to be alert to new phishing scams that try to take advantage of COVID-19, …
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