Scams & Fraud

The sun might be shining on solar energy, but buyers beware – costly solar panel scams could leave you in the dark with massive loans and higher bills.

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In early May, Susan noticed some unusual small charges from “Apple” on her Capital One credit card. Concerned, she called the number on the back of her card to dispute these charges, confident this was the best and safest step to protect her account. However, this call led her directly into the hands of scammers, who were somehow able to intercept what she believed was a trusted customer service line.

The holiday deals have already begun, but not all those great deals you see online are legit.

With over 85% of veterans having encountered service-related scams in the last 12 months, now is a great time to review some of the most prevalent scams targeting current and former service members.

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Scammers are always at work, trying to get your personal information or your money. And with the holidays upon us, there is a wide array of holiday sales scams or other tricks by con artists out there.

With Medicare’s open enrollment period running from October 15 to December 7, AARP Pennsylvania is urging beneficiaries to be on high alert for scammers who want to steal your money, Medicare information, or identity.

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The AARP Fraud Watch Network testified before Capitol Hill lawmakers in September, urging stronger consumer protections and support for victims of these crimes.