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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
When you invest, you’ll find that knowledge is power. The more you know about your investment choices, and who is offering them, the better prepared you’ll be to make good …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Recent reports have highlighted a disturbing increase in sextortion scams, a form of cyber crime where criminals threaten to expose alleged explicit materials of their targets unless a …
Don’t Fall Victim: Protect Yourself from the Terrifying Sextortion Scam Threatening Your Privacy Now! Read More LANCASTER, PA — The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office has issued a critical warning to residents about a surge in scam phone calls impersonating Sheriff’s Office deputies. These fraudulent calls have alarmed …
Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office Issues Urgent Scam Alert Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has issued a consumer alert, warning residents to stay vigilant against home repair and improvement scams as hurricanes begin to affect the state. …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Issues Alert on Home Repair Scams Amid Hurricane Season Read More
DOVER, DE — The Delaware Division of Revenue is alerting residents to a new tax scam targeting individuals within the state. This scam involves fraudulent letters from an entity calling …
Delaware Division of Revenue Alerts Public to New Tax Scam Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is urging car dealers and sellers to stay vigilant against a surge in phishing and smishing scams that could disrupt their business …
IRS Warns Car Dealers of Rising Phishing and Smishing Scams Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As summer temperatures climb, so do utility bills, creating fertile ground for scammers targeting older adults. AARP Pennsylvania has issued a warning about an increase in utility …
AARP Pennsylvania Warns of Rising Utility Scams Amid Summer Heat Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released alarming new data showing a significant increase in losses due to government impersonation scams. In 2023, consumers reported losing $76 …
Rise in Government Impersonation Scams Costing Consumers Millions, FTC Reports Read More