Sandy Twp woman loses $8,500 to “grandparent scam”

Sandy Township, PA – A Sandy Township woman fell victim to what's known as the "grandparent scam", losing $8,500 to someone claiming that her grandson had been in an accident and she needed to pay money for bail.Sandy Township Police are investigating an incident...

PSP warns that unemployment benefits scams are continuing

Harrisburg, PA – After a slew of unemployment benefit scams continues not just in PA but across the country, officials are reminding Pennsylvanians to be vigilant of fraud and the warning signs and steps to take if they become a victim. *** Harrisburg, PA...

DuBois City Police warn of imposter phone scam

DuBois, PA - The DuBois City Police warn that a scam artist is impersonating them, attempting to get you to pay a fake fine.The City Police say it's been brought to their attention that there is a phone number by 814-305-6711 stating they are...

Woman scammed out of $17,500 in Clearfield County

Morrisdale, PA - A Clearfield County woman lost $17,500 in a gift card scam recently.The unnamed 66-year-old woman from Morrisdale told State Police in Clearfield that she fell victim to the scam on June 14.She was told that someone would pay her $350,000 if...

75-year-old Leeper woman loses $2,000 to gift card scam

Farmington Township, PA - A 75-year-old woman was convinced by a scam artist to send $2,000 in gift cards to someone pretending to be from Verizon.State Police in Marienville say they were contacted by the unnamed 75-year-old Leeper woman on June 7.She told them...

47-year-old Summerville woman loses $8,000 in scam

Summerville, PA – Summerville woman lost more than $8,000 to a scam when she sent the money to someone on the internet who she had never met in person.The unnamed 47-year-old woman sent a total of $8,139.93 in money transfers and gift cards between...

Police warn of scams as homeowners start spring projects

DuBois, PA - As the temperatures are warming back up and people are starting new projects on their homes, police are warning you to be on the lookout for scams and con artists.Captain Wayne C Kline, Commanding Officer, Pennsylvania State Police, Troop C, would...