Scam news 1
Scam Targeting Pub. Assist. Recipients
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has issued a public warning about a new scam that targets Pennsylvanians who receive public assistance.
The scam involves unsolicited calls or texts that ask for information about EBT cards or Medicaid/SNAP data.
The messages are sent at random and will sometimes target people who do not receive public assistance.Read more
Scam news 2
Scam Call Scare in Great Bend
‘Everything seemed real’: Great Bend woman shares spoof scam call scare;
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (KSNW) – Be alert. A spoofing scam is making its rounds. That’s where scammers display fake numbers posing as government agencies.
Similar to many people, Chelsea Morris was confident she could spot a scam call. However, Wednesday, she got one that she said felt so realistic that she nearly fell for it.Read more
Scam news 3
Bakery Warns of Social Media Scam
OAKWOOD — Ashley’s Pastry Shop, a Dayton-area staple, is warning its customers of a recent scam circulating on social media.
The bakery came up with a fun way to connect with customers using “Ashley’s-related trivia.”
“It was a promotion on guess how many glazed croissants we typically make on a Saturday. They’re our most popular donut,” said Theresa Hammons, owner of Ashley’s Pastry Shop.Read more