HARRISBURG — Following the observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, Attorney General Josh Shapiro is advising Pennsylvanians of his Office’s priority to increase awareness of consumer protection resources for the Latino community in Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that her office obtained a settlement with State College-based landlord, Greek Housing Services, Inc., for charging student tenants an unlawful administrative fee against their security deposits.
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HARRISBURG —Attorney General Shapiro is warning Pennsylvanians to be aware of deceptive advertising by businesses posting “We Buy Homes” signs on street corners. The signs are often a scam—looking to take advantage of Pennsylvanians suffering from debt, job loss, or other significant life changes and looking to make some fast money.
HARRISBURG – With reports of an increase in COVID-19 vaccine scams around the country, Attorney General Josh Shapiro is raising awareness and offering tips to Pennsylvanians regarding these scams as distribution of the vaccine ramps up in Pa.
HARRISBURG―Attorney General Josh Shapiro today joined DoorDash CEO Tony Xu to announce that the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and DoorDash, the largest food delivery network company in the U.S., have worked together in a landmark public-private collaboration to expand financial, health, and childcare-related support to DoorDash and Caviar gig workers (known as “Dashers”).
HARRISBURG – Today, Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Acting Consumer Advocate Patrick Cicero urged Pennsylvanians struggling to pay their utility bills to use available programs that can provide relief. They also called on the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to use unspent funds for an extension of the annual LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) Crisis Season.
HARRISBURG — As the holiday season arrives, Attorney General Josh Shapiro is warning Pennsylvanians to beware of scams and deceptive advertising while shopping at stores or online this year.
“Thanksgiving reminds us how much we have to be thankful for, but the holiday season also brings deceptive advertising and online scams,” Attorney General Shapiro said. “These kinds of scams get more sophisticated every year. Be vigilant and follow these tips from the Office of Attorney General to protect yourself from Grinches looking to steal your hard-earned money.”
AG’s Bureau of Consumer Protection Saved Consumers More Than $210 Million in 2022 Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and scams? Wondering about the best way to improve your credit, shop for a used car, or how to maximize your security online? The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has information for you during […]
HARRISBURG – Many Americans will resume making student loan payments in October, so Attorney General Michelle Henry is offering tips for borrowers to protect themselves from scams when making those payments. Scammers are always looking for new opportunities to catch consumers by surprise, so be wary of potential solicitation calls offering loan discharge, forgiveness, cancellation, […]
How Can I Avoid Buying a Flood Damaged Vehicle? In the last few years major hurricanes such as Katrina, Rita and Wilma have battered our country and flooded many areas of our nation. There are estimates that at least half a million vehicles were damaged by flooding from these natural disasters. Unfortunately, dishonest vehicle owners […]
AG’s Bureau of Consumer Protection Saved Consumers More Than $24.5 Million in 2023 HARRISBURG – Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and scams? Wondering about the best ways to improve your credit, shop for a used car, or maximize your security online? You can count on the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General to […]
HARRISBURG― Attorney General Josh Shapiro is warning Pennsylvanians to be on the lookout for bogus fundraising calls that purport to benefit the families of Martin F. Mack and Branden T. Sisca, the two fallen Pennsylvania State Police troopers tragically killed in the line of duty on I-95 South in Philadelphia. “As Pennsylvanians look to support […]
HARRISBURG― Attorney General Shapiro today released a new guide advising Pennsylvanians of their rights, protections, and supportive programs available to the over one million recently unemployed Pennsylvanians who have been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency.
HARRISBURG — With the deadline looming to file tax returns, Attorney General Josh Shapiro is urging Pennsylvanians to beware of scam artists looking to steal their money and financial information as they prepare to file their returns. During tax season, identity theft cases increase as scammers use stolen information to file returns illegally and steal […]
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today congratulated the winners of the Attorney General’s 21st Annual Drug-Free Calendar Contest. Click here to view the calendar. In October, National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, fifth-grade students across the Commonwealth were invited to create an original work of art illustrating a drug-free message. The artwork of 13 students was selected to appear […]
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today congratulated the winners of the Attorney General’s 21st Annual Drug-Free Calendar Contest. Click here to view the calendar. In October, National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, fifth-grade students across the Commonwealth were invited to create an original work of art illustrating a drug-free message. The artwork of 13 students was […]
HARRISBURG—Attorney General Josh Shapiro today accepted the accreditation of the Office of Attorney General (OAG) and its Commonwealth Investigator Training Program by the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association. The OAG’s accreditation was lost under a previous administration, and recently regained under AG Shapiro’s leadership. The office collaborated with other state agencies to develop professional, standardized training for all investigators statewide. This training is available to both criminal and civil investigators.
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced the availability of information and resources for students affected by the sudden closure of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division.
HARRISBURG—Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that the Office of Attorney General has shut down a massive operation in Kensington. The ringleaders of this organization stole city block corners from this community to rent for profit to drug dealers looking to sell poisons and spread violence.
HARRISBURG —Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced criminal charges against 30 individuals and 21 businesses for “title washing” and for re-titling stolen vehicles in Lebanon, Lehigh, and Philadelphia counties. The title washing fraud was designed to bypass rigid requirements for reconstructed titles in states such as New Jersey and New York. The re-titling of these stolen vehicles was intended to make those vehicles look legitimate for resale or export.
PENNSYLVANIA—Acting Attorney General Michelle Henry today announced that Luzerne County has joined the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI), a program launched by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General in collaboration with law enforcement that provides assistance to Pennsylvanians suffering from substance use disorder in enrolling in treatment services. Nineteen counties across the Commonwealth have previously joined the LETI program.
HARRISBURG – Truth Initiative, the organization behind truth®, the nationally recognized, proven-effective youth tobacco and opioid prevention public education campaigns, and EVERFI® from Blackbaud®, the leader in powering social impact through education, are teaming up once again to deliver Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth. The Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General is supporting this important resource through its Community Drug Abuse Prevention (CDAP) grant program (made possible by the Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Fund) to deliver the innovative digital course to students in grades 8-12 across the Commonwealth. The course educates students about the dangers of misusing prescription drugs, including fentanyl, exploring the impact misuse can have on their physical and mental health, relationships, communities — and their futures.
HARRISBURG—Attorney General Josh Shapiro is today issuing a warning to Pennsylvanians of common online scams that may increase in frequency this holiday season.
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Pocono Raceway President Ben May are today announcing that attendees of the Pocono 400 safely disposed of 78 pounds of prescription drugs in just two days. This single take back event received 30 percent more pills and prescriptions than the totals from the Attorney General’s two events last year at Pocono. This effort was part of the Office of Attorney General’s Drug Take Back Program which encourages the public to remove unused or outdated prescription drugs from their homes in an effort to reduce the risk of drug abuse and addiction. The Office also distributed 1,200 drug deactivation pouches.
18 Attorneys General Cite Huge Amount of Fake Comments in Asking FCC to Delay Vote Tomorrow HARRISBURG — Citing a large volume of fake comments to the Federal Communications Commission on its proposal to rollback net neutrality, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro and 17 other Attorneys General today asked the FCC to delay a pivotal […]
HARRISBURG―Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that First Commonwealth Bank has agreed to join the ‘PA CARE Package’, Pennsylvania’s consumer relief initiative. By joining these efforts, First Commonwealth Bank, along with the Office of Attorney General, will ensure Pennsylvania consumers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible for additional economic relief.
PITTSBURGH – Scott W. Brady, United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro today warned against hacking teleconferences during the coronavirus pandemic. The Western Pennsylvania COVID-19 Task Force will investigate, disrupt and prosecute such hacking. Many Pennsylvania residents have turned to video-teleconferencing platforms, such as Zoom, to stay […]
HARRISBURG—As temperatures continue to drop and consumers turn on the heat in their homes, the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate seeks to educate consumers, including our seniors, on how to protect themselves against the rising costs of heating and electricity expected this winter.
“Road to Recovery” Act Will Make Drug Treatment Options More Available to Commonwealth Residents HARRISBURG – Today, Attorney General Josh Shapiro, with a bipartisan coalition of 39 Attorneys General and the National Association of Attorneys General, called on Congress to pass legislation that changes federal law to make treatment for drug addiction more affordable and […]
