scams

March 7, 2025

Borough Of Ellwood City Alerts Residents Of Growing Scams Affecting Seniors

The Borough of Ellwood City Mayor Anthony J. Court would like to inform area residents all about a growing scam that has been affecting seniors across the country as well as right here in our area. According to a press release made available by the borough, these scams are targeting elderly individuals by impersonating their grandchildren or other family members, creating a sense of urgency, and ultimately tricking people into sending money. Officers at the Ellwood City Police Department have handled various calls concerning such incidents. Here’s how the scam typically works: Impersonation: Scammers call or email claiming to be…

May 11, 2022

Avoid Scams: New Wave of Email, Text Fraud

There is another round of scams circling the residents of Ellwood City and surrounding areas, according to Mayor Anthony Court. Court said the latest scam is an email that tells the recipient that money has been withdrawn from their bank account. Court said the email prompts the recipient to provide personal information that leaves that person susceptible to identity theft and financial loss. He said the best thing residents can do is delete any emails or texts that seem to be “phishing” for personal or financial information. In addition he said one resident was nearly victimized by scammers after they…

April 15, 2021

Imposters Posing as Publisher’s Clearing House Contacting Local Residents; Don’t Be a Victim

With the numerous scams running rampant in our area, one specific scam has been gaining traction recently. According to Mayor Anthony Court, he has received at least four or five phone calls regarding scammers posing at Publisher’s Clearing House. “Unsolicited phone calls are always a scam,” Court said. He said local people have lost out on a lot of money. “I spoke with one lady who lost $18,000 in a similar type of scam,” he said. Publisher’s Clearing House is a legitimate organization. Since 1967, when the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes started, over $315 million in prizes has been awarded….