Apr 07, 2020

Scam Warning: Fraudsters Using New Tactics to Steal Personal Data During COVID-19 Pandemic

Unfortunately, even in times of crisis, there are those who seek to benefit at the expense of others.

 

Pennsylvanians should take steps to protect themselves from phishing scams that are targeting people who are expecting a stimulus payment from the federal government following the outbreak of COVID-19, the Department of Revenue and Department of Banking and Securities announced today.

“As we all work together to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, this unprecedented situation has created new opportunities for criminals to target Pennsylvanians, including those who are vulnerable or struggling,” Revenue Secretary Dan Hassell said. “We want to remind everyone that they should not provide their direct deposit or other banking information to anyone who contacts them on the phone, through email or text messages, or on social media."

For more alerts from the Department of Revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic, check out the department's COVID-19 information page:
https://www.revenue.pa.gov/Pages/COVID19.aspx

Additional information can be found HERE.


 

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