Attorney General Warns of Scammers Contacting About “Fraudulent” Activity 

Attorney General Michelle Henry is alerting Pennsylvanians about a phishing scam involving contact with victims about claims of fraudulent activity on the victim’s banking account to try to access personal data and information. 

Often, the scammers will provide a telephone number for the victim to call or instruct the victim to reply to an email or text message. The scammers then request login credentials to financial accounts, account numbers, and other personal identifiable information, such as your Social Security number and date of birth. 

Financial institutions will never ask for your account information or login credentials through a telephone call, text message, or email. If you receive such a call, email, or text, do not respond. Instead, you should contact the number on the back of your debit or credit card or contact your financial institution’s local branch office and verify if they made the contact. 

Scam victims should inform the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection by visiting the website, https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/submit-a-complaint/scams-complaint/,  emailing scams@attorneygeneral.gov, or calling the office at 1-800-441-2555. 

Residents May Apply for Home Heating Assistance 

Applications are now being accepted for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps Pennsylvania families pay their heating bills during the coldest months. Pennsylvanians may apply for cash assistance of $200 to $1,000 until April 4, 2025, based on household size, income, and fuel type. The one-time payment will be sent directly to your utility provider. Applicants do not need to be on public assistance or have unpaid heating bills to qualify. To learn more residents may reach out to the county assistance office or click here 

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