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Social engineering (security)

Joshua J. Dewees
Columnists

The Money Isn’t the Beginning of a Scam. It’s the End.

August 13, 2026August 12, 2026 - by Joshua J. Dewees

I have spent over twenty years working in law enforcement. In that time, I have talked to many victims of different crimes, including people who lost hundreds or even thousands …

The Money Isn’t the Beginning of a Scam. It’s the End. Read More

Person carrying a package
Crime & Safety / National

Fake Delivery Sites Explode Ahead of Holidays as Package Scams Surge

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

As millions of Americans track holiday packages, cybercriminals are racing to exploit the season, driving a sharp spike in fake postal service websites and text-message delivery scams that experts say …

Fake Delivery Sites Explode Ahead of Holidays as Package Scams Surge Read More
Golden Shield Protection
Regional

When Protecting Grandma Became a Full-Time Job

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 - by William Clark

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Three lifelong friends—Wes Clark, Nicholas Chimicles, and Andrew Kichline—watched their own grandparents struggle to navigate an increasingly dangerous digital world. Scam calls, phishing emails, and fraudulent websites …

When Protecting Grandma Became a Full-Time Job Read More

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 …

Lawmakers Warn Pennsylvanians of Surge in Transportation Scam Messages Read More
Paypal
Pennsylvania

Urgent Alert: PayPal Scam Preying on Pennsylvanians—Protect Yourself Now!

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has issued an alert about an emerging PayPal invoice scam targeting residents across the state. The scheme manipulates PayPal’s payment request system …

Urgent Alert: PayPal Scam Preying on Pennsylvanians—Protect Yourself Now! Read More

Confidence tricks
Personal Finance

Watch Out for Investment Scams

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 - by Joe Oliver

When you invest, you’ll find that knowledge is power. The more you know about your investment choices, and who is offering them, the better prepared you’ll be to make good …

Watch Out for Investment Scams Read More

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