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BIRDSBORO, PA — Police are warning residents about suspicious activity involving individuals allegedly targeting homeowners with unsolicited driveway repair offers in the Geigertown area.
Uninvited Contractors Roam Birdsboro, Stir Theft Fears Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials are warning residents about a surge in text message scams that falsely threaten driver’s license or vehicle registration suspension over unpaid fines or tolls.
Could a Fake PennDOT Text Cost You Your License? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Banking and Securities will host a series of free March events statewide aimed at helping seniors, veterans, and other residents spot scams, reduce identity …
Free Fraud Events Target Seniors in March Across Pennsylvania Read More Pennsylvanians are being warned about scam text messages and emails that falsely claim recipients owe unpaid parking tickets and must pay immediately or face court action.
Fake Court Texts Spark Urgent Scam Warning Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, on Wednesday, joined AARP to warn older residents about the rising threat of identity theft and fraud, outlining how scammers operated in …
Scam Losses Surge as AG Warns Seniors During Identity Theft Awareness Week Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As the new year gets underway, AARP Pennsylvania is urging residents to stay on high alert, warning that scammers are refining old schemes and deploying new tactics …
AARP Warns of Five Scams Poised to Hit Older Pennsylvanians in 2026 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday joined attorneys general from 13 other states in launching a multi-state public service announcement campaign aimed at curbing a sharp rise in …
State AGs Launch Holiday Warning Blitz as Gift Card Scams Surge Nationwide Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging Pennsylvania seniors and their families to be on alert for a rising Medicare scam in which durable medical equipment is shipped …
Pennsylvania AG Warns Seniors of Growing Medicare Equipment Scam Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday is cautioning Pennsylvanians to remain vigilant against potential scams tied to donation drives for the families of three Northern York County Regional Police …
Pennsylvania AG Warns of Scam Risks Tied to Fundraisers for Fallen Officers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers about a surge in fraudulent tax schemes spreading across social media, many of which encourage individuals to falsely claim credits …
IRS Warns Taxpayers of Rising Social Media Tax Credit Scams Read More