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Data breach affects schools nationwide; Penn reportedly impacted

May 8

New phishing scam targeting SNAP users

Mar 14, 2025

FTC warns about email scam masking as invitations

The Federal Trade Commission is warning the public about an emerging party invitation scam.

May 29

Scam aims to trick PA Turnpike drivers into settling outstanding tolls

Jul 15, 2024

E-ZPass users warned of phishing scam targeting financial info

Apr 8, 2024

Inside the ransomware negotiations with hackers | What you should know

Dec 15, 2023

QR codes in emails could be part of a new scam

Oct 3, 2023

Don't fall for these shopping scams | Here are some red flags

Jul 31, 2023

Zelle scams rising: How to avoid losing thousands of dollars

Nov 11, 2021

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FTC warns about email scam masking as party invitations

May 29

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Consumer Alert: New toll scam warning

Mar 13, 2025

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Go inside the ransomware negotiation with hackers | Action News Investigation

Dec 15, 2023

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Don't fall for summer swindles and movie scams | Here are some red flags

Jul 31, 2023

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Netflix warns customers about phishing email scam

Nov 11, 2017

Latest Stories

More than 1 billion CVS data records accidentally exposed, researcher says

Those records included a large number of searches on CVS Pharmacy websites for COVID-19 vaccines and other medications, the researcher said.

Jun 16, 2021

Delaware County pays hacker $25,000 to resolve cyberattack

Delaware County has resolved a cyberattack on its government computer network by paying the hacker $25,000.

Jan 8, 2021

Federal Trade Commission officials warn of phishing text message scam

Getting text messages about a package? Whatever you do, DO NOT click on the link in the message.

Sep 29, 2020

Have you received this message from FedEx? It could be a scam

If you get a message that shows a "tracking code" from FedEx and prompts you to enter your "delivery preferences," don't open it.

Jan 23, 2020

Scammers pose as Apple reps in latest round of phishing robocalls

Have you ever received a call from someone claiming to be from Apple and asking for your info?

Jun 3, 2019