Consumer Safety

A Court Alert Is a Signal to Strengthen Your Scams Defense A recent statewide consumer fraud alert, issued by the Philadelphia Courts, serves as an important reminder: scammers frequently impersonate government and legal authorities. While the specific details of the March 2026 alert are best obtained directly from the official Philadelphia Courts website for complete accuracy, such notices typically warn about criminals posing as court officials, deputies, or clerks to steal money and personal information. ...

A Statewide Fraud Alert: What It Means for Your Wallet and Safety If you live in Pennsylvania, state courts want you to pay closer attention to your mailbox, email, and phone. Recently, the Philadelphia Courts issued a statewide consumer fraud alert. While the full details of the specific scams prompting this warning aren’t publicly elaborated in the brief announcement, a formal alert from a court system is a significant signal. It means officials are seeing patterns of fraud that are concerning enough to warrant a broad public warning. For consumers, it’s a call to refresh your knowledge on how to spot and stop attempts to steal your money or identity. ...

Scammers Are Getting Sneakier: The Latest Tricks and How to Fight Back If you’ve ever felt a pang of suspicion when a text from your “bank” pops up, or hesitated at an urgent email from a “service you use,” you’re not alone. Scams are a constant background noise in our digital lives. Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) turned up the volume on this conversation. During National Consumer Protection Week, they hosted a webinar specifically to dissect the latest scam trends targeting people right now. ...

What Pennsylvania’s Latest Fraud Alert Means for You Earlier this month, a noteworthy warning came from an official source: the Philadelphia Courts issued a statewide consumer fraud alert. While the court system’s specific, internal bulletin isn’t publicly published in full, the issuance of such an alert is a significant signal. It means that authorities are seeing concerning patterns of scams targeting residents, prompting a formal call for heightened vigilance. ...