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Fear of fraud is universal. Today, 77% of Americans are concerned about fraud and identity theft when managing finances online, according to 2025 research from Edward Jones and Morning Consult. …
Millennials and Financial Fraud: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Three lifelong friends—Wes Clark, Nicholas Chimicles, and Andrew Kichline—watched their own grandparents struggle to navigate an increasingly dangerous digital world. Scam calls, phishing emails, and fraudulent websites …
When Protecting Grandma Became a Full-Time Job Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning residents to be on guard against a government imposter scam in which callers posing as sheriff’s deputies use spoofed phone …
Pennsylvania AG Warns of Spoofed Calls Threatening Arrest by Fake Sheriffs Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — Police arrested a 22-year-old man on felony theft charges after an investigation uncovered what authorities describe as a sophisticated fraud scheme involving an impersonation of a U.S. …
Fake Treasury Agent Sting: Man Arrested After $85,000 Scam Attempt in Parkesburg Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are sounding the alarm over a wave of scam emails and text messages impersonating state transportation agencies, including PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and E-ZPass. The …
Lawmakers Warn Pennsylvanians of Surge in Transportation Scam Messages Read More 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