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2010

September 2010

Caller ID Spoofing

August 2010

Medicare Rebate Check

July 2010

Gulf Charity Scam

June 2010

June - Summer and Security

May 2010

Roofing & Burglary - May

April 2010

Mucci Construction

March 2010

Medical Identity Theft

February 2010

Possible Scams Linked to Earthquake Relief in Haiti

January 2010

Vishing - A New Security Threat

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2009

December 2009

Have a Safe Shopping Season

November 2009

2010 Census

November 2009

Have a Safe Shopping Season

October 2009

Veterans Scam

September 2009

Elder Law Postcard Scam

August 2009

Deceased Relative Scam

July 2009

Telemarketing Scams and Frauds

June 2009

Swine Flu: Phony Products and Misleading Websites

May 2009

Contractor Law

April 2009

Economic Stimulus Scams

March 2009

Jury Duty Scam

February 2009

10 Ways to Protect Yourself from Scams & Rip-offs

February 2009

Wal-Mart Survey & Car Warranty Scam

January 2009

Hard Times Make Easy Times for Schemers

January 2009

Grandparent Scam

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2008

December 2008

Credit Card Fraud

November 2008

Scammers Pose as Grandchildren

October 2008

Avoid Mortgage Fraud

September 2008

Durable Medical Equipment Scam

August 2008

Don't Touch That Dial

August 2008

Don't Touch That Dial

July 2008

Sweepstakes Scams

June 2008

Contractor and "Home Improvement" Scams

May 2008

Scams Related to the Economic Stimulus Payment

April 2008

Medicare Scam

April 2008

Fake Check Scam

March 2008

International Lottery Scams

February 2008

Nigerian Letter Scam

January 2008

Credit Freeze- Free For Seniors Over 65

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2007

December 2007

Reducing Charity Junk Mail

November 2007

Bank of America Scam

October 2007

Telemarketing Scams and Frauds

September 2007

Stop Calling Me!

August 2007

Scam Targeting Families of Military Members

July 2007

Beware of the PONZI scheme!

June 2007

Top 10 Ways to Prevent Fraud

May 2007

New Loan Scam Directed At Homeowners

April 2007

Staged Auto Accident Fraud: Don't Let It Happen to You

March 2007

Avoid Tax Fraud

February 2007

Be Alert to Avoid Theft Scam – Police Seek Suspect in a Scam

February 2007

Powerball Email Scam

January 2007

Aqua Pennsylvania Warns of Water Company Scam

January 2007

Don't Get Caught Phishing!

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2006

December 2006

Local Electric Company Scam - Be Alert!

November 2006

What You Need to Know About Sweepstakes

October 2006

Jury Duty Scam Alert – Never Provide Personal Information Over the Phone!

September 2006

Current Telemarketing Scam in Bucks County – Also Reported in Several Other States

August 2006

Living Trust Offers: How to Make Sure They are Trustworthy

July 2006

Flood Repair Fraud

July 2006

Local Police Issue Phone Scam Warning

June 2006

Telemarketing/Internet Fraud Losses Increase

June 2006

Attorney General Corbett Warns Seniors Not to Respond to Calls Claiming They Must Get a New Social Security Card

May 2006

Contractor Fraud – Driveway Sealing and Other Scams

April 2006

Remove Your Information from Marketing Lists

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Fraud Alerts

The Crimes Against Older Adults Bucks County Task Force issues regular alerts on fraudulent practices and scams that could impact older adults. This information comes from local news sources and government agencies and is offered as a public service