Attorney General Dave Sunday has issued a warning to Pennsylvania residents about a rising government imposter scam that involves a spoofed phone number and threats of arrest by individuals claiming to be from the “sheriff’s office.” Scammers are using these tactics to instill fear and pressure victims into making immediate payments to avoid alleged legal […]
As scams continue to vary and increase, imposter scams remain the most prevalent and financially harmful. Imposter scams take many forms, but all share a basic premise: a scammer posing as someone you trust and persuades to send money or give out personal, financial information in order to obtain the money themselves. How Imposter […]
Precious metal scams are on the rise, targeting investors with fake gold, bogus deals, and clever tricks. These schemes are widespread—in 2024, authorities reported over $126 million in losses from gold bar scams.* Scammers prey on the promise of safe, stable investments to steal life savings and leave victims empty-handed. Before you buy gold or […]
Topics include: Latest types of phishing scams: how they work and tips to protect yourself and how to spot phishing emails by 5 red flags.
The latest SMSishing trend (SMS text) is sending texts to people demanding payment for unpaid toll fees or legal enforcement will result. Here is an example: Smishing is a type of cyberattack where scammers use SMS (text messages) to deceive individuals into revealing personal information or downloading malicious software. Please be on the lookout for […]
Topics include: Top scams of the summer to be on the look out for and helpful tips to protect yourself.
