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08/12/2026

Scammers can make any name or number show up on your caller ID. That’s called spoofing. They’re now spoofing FTC’s Consumer Response Center phone number. But it’s not the FTC calling. It’s a scam. Don’t engage. Hang up and then tell the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov

Looking to make smarter money decisions? My Money brings together trusted financial education resources in one place. Br...
08/12/2026

Looking to make smarter money decisions? My Money brings together trusted financial education resources in one place. Browse the site and its connected pages to learn practical steps for every stage of your financial journey: pa.gov/mymoney

Retirement on your mind? This publication will help you navigate employer plans, IRAs, Social Security, annuities, and m...
08/07/2026

Retirement on your mind? This publication will help you navigate employer plans, IRAs, Social Security, annuities, and more.https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dobs/documents/publications/maximize%20your%20retirement_20_ipt_pa_web_final.pdf

In case you missed it: Investor Education and Consumer Outreach staff from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Se...
08/04/2026

In case you missed it: Investor Education and Consumer Outreach staff from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) will host a series of free educational events across Pennsylvania in August to help seniors and members of the public protect themselves from financial fraud, identity theft, and scams. All events are open to the public unless otherwise noted.

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dobs/newsroom/shapiro-administration-continues-to-educate

If using AI, be sure to verify that the source that it is citing is correct and always cross-check the information with ...
08/03/2026

If using AI, be sure to verify that the source that it is citing is correct and always cross-check the information with a reputable source. Always check the source’s domain name; it may closely resemble the “real thing” when in reality it could be a site created to trick you.

Want more tips? Contact us today at [email protected] to schedule a consumer protection presentation event in your area.

Scammers promise to solve your debt problems to trick you into paying them instead of your actual lender. If a caller of...
07/28/2026

Scammers promise to solve your debt problems to trick you into paying them instead of your actual lender. If a caller offers to help you enroll in a special “military debt forgiveness” program, pause. That’s probably a scam. Learn how debt relief scammers might target the military and how to avoid the scam.

Read more: https://www.militaryconsumer.gov/blog/can-you-spot-debt-relief-scams-target-military

Investor Education and Consumer Outreach staff from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) will ho...
07/27/2026

Investor Education and Consumer Outreach staff from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) will host a series of free educational events across Pennsylvania in August to help seniors and members of the public protect themselves from financial fraud, identity theft, and scams. All events are open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dobs/newsroom/shapiro-administration-continues-to-educate

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