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Romance Scam
Crime / National

New Data Shows Massive Increase in Romance Scams

February 13, 2021February 11, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — More consumers than ever report falling prey to romance scammers, according to new Federal Trade Commission data that show consumers reported losing a record $304 million to the scams …

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Woman Sentenced for $12,000 Gofundme/Facebook Scam
Crime

Woman Sentenced for $12,000 Gofundme/Facebook Scam

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced that on Jan. 4, 2021, Jessica Cornell Smith was admitted to the County’s Mental Health Protocol Program (MHP) and …

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FTC Data Show Gift Cards Remain Scammers’ Favorite Payment Method
Crime / National

FTC Data Show Gift Cards Remain Scammers’ Favorite Payment Method

December 27, 2020December 24, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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scam
National

IRS Issues Warnings to All Taxpayers and Tax Professionals as Holidays, 2021 Tax Season Approach

December 2, 2020December 1, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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Tips To Avoid Holiday Financial Scams
Crime / Pennsylvania

Tips To Avoid Holiday Financial Scams

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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phishing scams
National

Security Summit Warn Taxpayers of New COVID-Related Text Scam

November 6, 2020November 5, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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Federal Trade Commission
National / Senior Citizens

FTC Issues Annual Report to Congress on Protecting Older Adults

October 21, 2020October 20, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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ID.me
Pennsylvania

L&I Launches New Identity Verification Steps To Thwart PUA Fraud

October 11, 2020October 9, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak announced the additional layer of anti-fraud measures through ID.me has gone into effect.

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scam alert
Pennsylvania

Scam Alert: Pennsylvania Lottery Warns Pennsylvanians of Foreign Lottery Scam

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 - by MyChesCo

MIDDLETOWN, PA — Pennsylvanians should be cautious of a lottery scam originating in Jamaica that has been reported to Pennsylvania Lottery officials in recent weeks.

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Pennsylvania Treasury Joe Torsella
Crime / Government / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Treasury Provides Update On Efforts To Combat Unemployment Compensation Fraud

August 15, 2020August 14, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Treasury this week provided an update before the House Labor & Industry Committee regarding unemployment compensation (UC) benefit payments and fraud mitigation.

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