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Lead with Your Head and Heart When Giving This Holiday Season
Now is the time of year when many people choose to give back to support the causes closest to them. Unfortunately, it’s also the time…
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Staying Alert for Scammers After Disaster Strikes
The first few weeks after a disaster strikes can be overwhelming as you try to pick up the pieces, support your neighbor, or donate from…
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Three Types of Scams Every Growing Business Should Watch For
Growing your business requires dedication, strategy, and smart financial management. Unfortunately, it can also make you a target for sophisticated scams. Fraudsters are not only…
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Protect Your Computer From Tech Support Scams
In a tech support scam, fraudsters pose as representatives from well-known tech companies like Microsoft, Apple, or antivirus software providers. They use scare tactics, claiming…
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Your Tools to Protect Against Bank Account Fraud
It’s easy to brush off scams, especially when you think it’ll never happen to you. However, according to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans lost $2.95…
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Penn Medicine’s Acquisition of Doylestown Health to Be Finalized This Week
After receiving final regulatory approval, University of Pennsylvania Health System plans to complete its acquisition of Doylestown Health next week, writes Harold Brubaker for The…
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How to Protect Your Cards and Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams
For many consumers, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year. Unfortunately, most scammers would agree. Debit and credit card scams increase…
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AARP Pennsylvania Recognizes Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter
AARP Pennsylvania recognized the Commonwealth’s Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter of distinction. This distinction honors the dedication of individuals who are…
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Firstrust Bank Releases New SAFE 1NK Pens to Help Customers Avoid Falling Victim to Check Fraud
Newly released Federal Trade Commission data show consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, marking a 14 percent increase over reported…
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AARP Pennsylvania Raises Awareness on Cryptocurrency Scams
AARP Pennsylvania is elevating its efforts to educate its members and the public about the escalating threats posed by cryptocurrency scams. With the digital currency…
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Penn Community Bank Leaders Testify in PA House Field Hearing on Fraud Prevention
Leaders from Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, joined state lawmakers and area business and government officials at a hearing…
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Legal Matters: What you should know about Non-Compete Agreements
by Jonathan Young Many people employed via contract or even at-will employees have signed Non-Compete Agreements with their employers. These Non-Compete Agreements typically prohibit an…
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Donate Wisely: Be Aware of Holiday Charity Scams
The holidays are an important time of year for nonprofits. According to Charity Navigator, charities receive an average of 41 percent of their donations in December.…
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How to Identify and Report Financial Fraud in Pennsylvania
Financial fraud comes in many forms, but the goal is always the same: to illegally gain access to your finances. It can happen to anyone,…
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