Federal Trade Commission
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Legislation would Keep Private Equity Firms Away From Hospitals
National legislation introduced last week would take hospitals and nursing homes out of the hands of private equity firms. U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5)…
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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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Federal Judge Blocks Merger Between Kroger and Acme Markets Parent Albertsons
A federal judge has blocked the planned mega-merger between Kroger and Albertsons, the parent company of Malvern-based Acme Markets, writes Steve Watkins for the Philadelphia…
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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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Don’t Give Real Money to Fake Charity Scams
Each year, Americans contribute over $400 billion to charity, but scammers exploit our generosity. Let’s explore the warning signs of charity scams, how to protect…
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Protect Your Financial Health From Medicare Scams
If you’re one of 64 million Americans eligible for Medicare, you may be targeted by criminals for your personal information and Medicare benefits. The Federal…
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The Dark Web and Identity Theft: What You Should Know
Fraud and identity theft are a quickly growing threat, costing U.S. consumers billions of dollars a year. One of the biggest drivers of identity theft…
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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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First Bank Sheds Light on Online Dating Scams — and How To Turn Them Down
Dating scammers try to steal your heart … and your money. The rise of online dating sites and apps has made looking for love more…
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Protect Your Identity During Tax Season
As tax season approaches, it’s time to prep your financials and stay on guard against the looming threat of tax identity theft. It is perfect…
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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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First Bank: Do You Know What Phishing Looks Like?
Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of…
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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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Radnor and New Jersey Firms Merge to Become Largest Mattress Foam Supplier in US
The nation’s two largest mattress foam suppliers, one located in Radnor, have reached an $850 million merger deal, writes Michelle Caffreey for Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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