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Scam
Regional

Delaware Division of Revenue Alerts Public to New Tax Scam

August 12, 2024August 11, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Email Security
National

IRS Warns Car Dealers of Rising Phishing and Smishing Scams

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Scam Alert
Pennsylvania

AARP Pennsylvania Warns of Rising Utility Scams Amid Summer Heat

July 6, 2024July 5, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
National

Rise in Government Impersonation Scams Costing Consumers Millions, FTC Reports

June 17, 2024June 16, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Older woman
National

IRS Alerts Seniors to Escalating Threat of Impersonation Scams

June 17, 2024June 16, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has broadcast a sobering message to America’s seniors: Be wary of growing impersonation scams designed to siphon off their savings and pilfer …

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Email
Regional

EasyDMARC Forms Strategic Alliance with Bloomfield Networks to Enhance Email Security

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

MIDDLETOWN, DE — EasyDMARC has entered into a strategic partnership with Bloomfield Networks, a New Jersey-based managed service security provider. This collaboration is set to offer Bloomfield Networks’ clientele robust …

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Elderly man
National

Election Year Antics: Senator Casey’s Report on Scam Victims and Taxes

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has unveiled a report, intriguingly titled “Scammed then Taxed: How the Republican Tax Bill Hiked Taxes on Fraud Victims.” The Democrat Chairman …

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Stressed senior
Pennsylvania / Senior Citizens

AARP Pennsylvania Sounds the Alarm on Social Security Fraud

April 8, 2024April 7, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Pennsylvania is intensifying its efforts to educate the public about the dangers of Social Security fraud. The initiative aims to …

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Scam Alert
Pennsylvania

Attorney General Henry Warns of Test Prep Scams Targeting Pennsylvania Parents

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — As students across Pennsylvania gear up for pivotal academic exams such as the PSAT, SAT, and ACT, a concerning scam has emerged, prompting Attorney General Michelle Henry …

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Gift card
Crime

Police Investigate Gift Card Fraud at Local Grocery Stores

March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 - by Zainuddin Harinder

WEST CHESTER, PA — Authorities are delving into allegations of a scam that’s leaving shoppers with worthless gift cards. The Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department confirmed it is actively investigating …

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