Rep. Dane Watro: Beware of Phishing Scammers Claiming ‘Fraudulent Activity’

 

Beware of Phishing Scammers Claiming ‘Fraudulent Activity’

By State Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill)

The Office of Attorney General is alerting Pennsylvania residents about a phishing scam involving claims of fraudulent activity on a person’s bank account in order to access personal data and information.s

SCAM ALERT: Schuylkill County Sheriff and State Police Warn Residents About Phone Scam

 

Schuylkill County and Pennsylvania Law Enforcement are warning residents of a phone scam where the caller impersonates a police officer.

SCAM ALERT: Schuylkill County Residents Targeted in Online Scam Involving Bitcoin Payments

Police in Schuylkill County are warning residents about an online scam that recently cost two people a total of $34,000.

SCAM ALERT: Pennsylvania Turnpike Warns of Phishing Scam

On Sunday afternoon, the Pennsylvania Turnpike announced they were notified of a phishing scam that is targeting E-ZPass account holders requesting personal financial information to settle outstanding toll amounts.

Warning Issued as Schuylkill County Man Loses $95,000 in Wire Transfer Scam

State Police are warning residents of a wire transfer scam after a Schuylkill County man had thousands of dollars stolen from him.

SCAM ALERT: State Police Warn of Phone Scam Claiming to the be the Schuylkill County Sheriff's Office

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating and warning Schuylkill County citizens about a phone scam.

SCAM ALERT: Text Scam Uses Fire Company Name to Sell T-Shirts

A new scam is trying to target local Schuylkill County and Pennsylvania residents into thinking they are helping their local fire companies.

SCAM ALERT: Pottsville Police Warn Local Businesses About New Phone Scam

Businesses are being warned by law enforcement about a new phone scam.

SCAM ALERT: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Warns SNAP Recipients Of Potential Scams

On Monday, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead advised Pennsylvanians of a potential phishing scam texting people that their EBT card is locked

Schuylkill DA Warns County Residents About Theft and Fraud Scams

Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O'Pake is warning County residents about potential acts of theft and fraud.

SCAM ALERT: Pennsylvania State Police Warn Residents About "Zelle Scam"

The Pennsylvania State Police have issued a Community Awareness Bulletin in regards to a new scam they are calling the "Zelle Scam".

Cressona Man Swindled Out of $4,000 through Email Scam

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a theft by deception that left a man out of thousands of dollars.

Treasurer Warns Pennsylvanians of Text Message Scams Targetting Unemployment Compensation Benefit Recipients

The Pennsylvania State Treasurer is warning about a scam targeting unemployment Compensation benefit recipients.

Schuylkill County District Attorney Warns Residents of Scams

Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael A. O’Pake would like to remind and caution all residents regarding potential acts of Theft and Fraud being perpetrated by individuals against citizens of Schuylkill County.