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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 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
HORSHAM, PA — On Halloween morning, PA Senator Maria Collett and U.S. Senator Bob Casey’s office hosted their “Spooky ScamJam,” an interactive scam prevention seminar in partnership with the Pennsylvania …
Scaring Off Scammers: PA Sen. Collett & US Sen. Casey Host Halloween Scam Prevention Seminar Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle Henry is warning Medicaid recipients in Pennsylvania to beware of a text message-based scam that alleges coverage has lapsed and payment is required.
Important Notice: Watch Out for Medicaid Coverage Text Scams and Payment Demands Read More
The Federal Trade Commission recently issued its latest report to Congress on protecting older adults, which highlights key trends based on fraud reports by older adults, and the FTC’s multi-pronged efforts …
FTC’s Annual Report: Protecting Older Adults from Scams and Investment Fraud, $1.6 Billion Lost in 2022 Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh is informing Pennsylvanians of a potential scam targeting individuals who receive Medicaid wherein a scammer implies that an …
Pennsylvania Human Services Warns of Potential Medicaid Scam, Reminds Public of Safe Ways to Apply for Assistance Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — A staggering rise in fraudulent activities targeting veterans and service members has prompted AARP Pennsylvania to take a proactive stance against these scams. According to the Federal Trade …
AARP Pennsylvania Raises Awareness on Veteran Scams Amidst Soaring Fraud Rates Read More
New data from the Federal Trade Commission shows that scams originating on social media have accounted for $2.7 billion in reported losses since 2021, more than any other contact method.
Consumers Report Losing $2.7 Billion to Social Media Scams: The Costly Truth Revealed Read More
Staff in the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection recently submitted a comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Health and …
FTC Backs Amendments to Mental Health Parity Regulations, Tackles Addiction Treatment Scams Read More