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Phishing

Scam Alert
Pennsylvania

Lawmakers Warn Pennsylvanians of Surge in Transportation Scam Messages

July 31, 2025July 30, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Email
National

IRS Sounds Alarm on Sophisticated Phishing Scams Targeting Tax Pros—Here’s How to Stay Safe

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service, in partnership with the Security Summit, is sounding the alarm over a surge in sophisticated phishing schemes targeting tax professionals. As part of …

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Cybercrime
Pennsylvania

Protect Yourself: Attorney General Michelle Henry Alerts Pennsylvanians to New Phishing Scam

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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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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E-ZPass
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Senators Warn of E-ZPass Phishing Scam

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — State senators from the Pennsylvania Transportation Committee alerted the public to a sophisticated phishing scam targeting E-ZPass users, an attempt by cybercriminals to exploit personal financial information …

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Email Security
Regional

PowerDMARC’s 2024 Report Highlights Email Security Challenges in Chile

March 31, 2024March 30, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

MIDDLETOWN, DE — PowerDMARC, a provider of email authentication and domain security solutions, has recently released a detailed report titled “DMARC Adoption in Chile: 2024 Report.” This analysis provides an …

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Email Scam
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Officials Warn SNAP Recipients of Phishing Scam

February 11, 2024February 11, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvanians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are being warned of a potential phishing scam seeking to steal their personal information. The Pennsylvania Department of …

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Data breach
Regional

Nonprofit Launches Free Online Safety Tutorial Amid Rising Phishing Attacks

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — As cyber threats continue to escalate, Generations on Line (GoL), a national nonprofit committed to digital literacy for older adults, is launching a free, interactive safety awareness …

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scam alert
National

“New Client” Scams: A Growing Threat to Tax Professionals and Their Clients

January 15, 2024January 14, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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