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HARRISBURG, PA — In an urgent announcement, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry cautioned residents against falling prey to a new wave of scams involving calls, text messages, and emails that …
Pennsylvanians Warned of PECO Energy Scam Threatening Service Disconnection Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As Valentine’s Day approaches, AARP Pennsylvania is sounding the alarm on an old crime with a new twist—romance scams. With digital love connections on the rise, so …
Beware of Love That Costs You: AARP Warns Seniors About Rising Romance Scams This Valentine’s Day Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As the tax season unfolds, Pennsylvanians are being urged to exercise caution against a pernicious scam that has been wreaking havoc across the nation – Internal Revenue …
Pennsylvanians Warned to Stay Vigilant Against IRS Imposter Scams This Tax Season Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A word of caution issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and its Security Summit partners has signaled a crucial warning to tax professionals nationwide. As we …
“New Client” Scams: A Growing Threat to Tax Professionals and Their Clients Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — The Wilmington Police Department has issued a warning to residents about a rise in phone scams, where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officers in an attempt to unlawfully …
Wilmington Police Warn Residents of Rising Phone Scam Incidents Read More
SCRANTON, PA — Jashua Noboa-Nival, a 22-year-old man from Orlando, Florida, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for his role in a fraudulent scheme that exploited elderly American …
Florida Man Sentenced for Role in ‘Grandparents’ Fraud Scheme Preying on Elderly Read More
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, spearheaded a bipartisan effort on Tuesday to seek insights from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding …
U.S. Senators Seek FTC’s Strategies in Tracking AI-Powered Scams Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — With the holiday season, Attorney General Michelle Henry is cautioning Pennsylvanians about an uptick in common scams. These scams often exploit the festive season’s increased online shopping and …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Warns of Rampant Holiday Season Scams Read More
The surge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) scams targeting seniors has become a concerning issue, with fraudsters using increasingly sophisticated methods to defraud their victims. These scams exploit the vulnerabilities of …
AI Scams Targeting Seniors Surge: Senate Committee Examines the Issue Read More PENNSYLVANIA — Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne has issued a warning about a scam targeting older Pennsylvanians and people with disabilities who have applied for a rebate through Pennsylvania’s Property …
Scam Alert: Beware of Fraudulent Calls Targeting Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Applicants Read More