The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is warning residents of a scam targeting millions of people in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services says a text message scam is circulating claiming a person’s EBT card has been deactivated. The texts prompt users to call a number listed in the message. NBC10 Responds reporter Tracy Davidson has the three red flags to look out for.
With so many Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals coming and going, NBC10 Responds has a full list and spoke to an expert about the best times to buy this holiday season.
Banks throughout the nation are warning everyone to be on guard for scammers. NBC10 Responds reporter Tracy Davidson has more on the campaign to get the word out called “Banks Never Ask That.”
If you are looking to get TSA PreCheck ahead of the holidays make sure you don’t use a third-party to help you set up an appointment. A spokesperson with TSA said these people are charging travelers over $100 to set up an appointment but TSA is not affiliated with them and that fee won’t go towards your TSA membership. Tracy...
Consumers have lost $10 billion to fraud so far in 2024. That’s the highest ever reported by the Federal Trade Commission. NBC10 Responds reporter Tracy Davidson has some tips to keep you safe.
While experts are reporting that inflation is easing, the higher costs for everything has people reconsidering their holiday travel plans. Tracy Davidson and the NBC10 Responds team have what adjustments people are making to save and how you can too.
NBC10 Responds has an update on our story on stolen Ticketmaster tickets. While Ticketmaster says the number of fans waiting to have their tickets restored has fallen by 95 percent, consumers who are still waiting reached out to NBC10 Responds. Tracy Davidson has their story.
A viewer who bought a new washing machine that stopped working after just a few uses tried repeatedly to get it fixed or replaced but to no avail until Tracy Davidson and the NBC10 Responds team helped.
A new report on holiday spending shows that some consumers are willing to prioritize gift giving over paying regular bills. Tracy Davidson and the NBC10 Responds team have money saving ideas and how you can plan to spend wisely this holiday season.
Don’t fall victim to QR Code scams. NBC10 Responds helps you spot the red flags before scanning the digital barcodes.
A man bought a treadmill from Walmart that worked great until it didn’t. Once it stopped working, he tried to use his warranty that it came with but kept running into issues with the company. Tracy Davidson and the NBC10 Responds team stepped in to help him get a refund.
With the holidays coming up, people will be doing lots of shopping but know with inflation they’ll have to make some sacrifices. Tracy Davidson and the NBC10 Responds team have the pros and cons of using the buy now, pay later payment option when making purchases.
Women in the Philadelphia area are warning others about emails from scammers claiming to have compromising photos of them and threatening to extort them while showing photos of homes they used to live in.
It is election season, and many people may be voting by mail. One woman in Bucks County received suspicious texts that had to do with voting by mail and had a link. Instead of clicking it, she reported it to the Bucks County Board of Elections. They said they have had similar reports, and they are advising people to not...
The National Retail Federation says people plan to spend more than $100 to celebrate the spooky season.
Luckily, NBC10 Responds has your guide to make the cost of getting in the Halloween spirit a little less scary.
Many people have opened their hearts and wallets to donate as images and videos of the devastation Hurricane Helene has caused circulates. NBC10 Responds has you covered on how to find a reputable charity as scammers look to take advantage of this disaster. NBC10’s Fred Shropshire shares tips from the Better Business Bureau.
