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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA2+ weeks agoAgencyShapiro Administration Warns Of Potential SNAP Benefits Scam, Reminds Public Of Safe Ways To Apply For Assistance: https://bit.ly/3SvL6lv The scam involves an email from an “experience @ travelfoodstampassistanceforyou .com” address and implies that SNAP recipients may be eligible for a “settlement payment” if they fill out their personal payment information. This is a scam. “DHS will never ask for personal information in an unsolicited email, text message, or phone call. If someone is claiming to be from or affiliated with the Department and they are asking you for your personal information, it is a scam,” said DHS Secretary Val Arkoosh. “Please do not fall victim to identity theft. If you ever receive a suspicious call or text asking you for information about your benefits or for your financial information, please inform the DHS fraud tip line immediately so the proper authorities can investigate.” Please report any texts or calls about DHS benefits that seem suspicious by calling the DHS fraud tip line at 1-844-DHS-TIPS (1-844-347-8477). DHS does send informational text messages and phone calls to people who receive SNAP, Medicaid, and other benefits from the number 1-833-648-1964. However, DHS' text messages will not include: Details about a person’s benefits, such as the amount of SNAP they are authorized to receive, A request for specific personal information, and/or Links to unofficial sites; most DHS texts will direct people to dhs.pa.gov, COMPASS, or a site that ends in .gov or .org. Pennsylvanians who have questions about whether a call, text, letter, or other communication is legitimate should contact DHS’ Office of Income Maintenance: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx123Like21

PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE2+ weeks agoAgencyTroopers Searching for Missing Blairsville-Area Woman PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2024 Troopers Searching for Missing Blairsville-Area Woman Burrell Township, PA – Troopers are searching for a missing Blairsville-area woman believed to be homeless and possibly living in the Pittsburgh area of Allegheny County. Laura Ellen Ragano, 54, was reported missing yesterday by a friend. Ragano was reported to have left her residence at 66 Barrondale Road in Burrell Township, Indiana County on December 24, 2023 and has not since returned. Ragano is described as a white, non-Hispanic female, 5’5” tall and 170 lbs. with green eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing black leggings. Ragano was last known to be operating her white Cadillac Deville sedan bearing Florida registration 37DNNM. The vehicle, which has not been located, is equipped with a light beige-colored soft top. She was last seen on December 24, 2023 when she left her Burrell Township residence and her Cadillac was observed traveling toward Pittsburgh from Blairsville later that day. Ragano is also known to have ties to Florida and has a residence in Tamarac, Florida. Anyone with information concerning her whereabouts is asked to immediately contact Tpr. Paige Shrum at 724-357-1960. For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov. Reference CAD Number: PA2024-299991; Investigating Officer: Tpr. Paige Shrum MEDIA CONTACT: TFC. Cliff Greenfield, 724-357-1998 / Twitter: @PSPTroopAPIO In the interest of transparency, it is the policy of PSP to disseminate information regarding incidents which are likely to generate significant interest among the public and media in a timely manner. While we make every effort to ensure the information is accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief, incidents are often fluid and rapidly evolving. Information provided should be considered preliminary and subject to change as additional investigative details emerge. # # #27Like

PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE2+ weeks agoAgencyPSP York is asking for the public’s assistance with identifying the suspect in a burglary case. Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Austin Billet at the PSP York Station at 717-428-1011.37Like9

PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE2 days agoAgencyYork Patrol Unit is investigating a report of a vehicle being struck by a bullet on 04/28/24 at 4:37 PM. The vehicle was traveling southbound at mile marker 18.8 at the time. Anyone with information relative to this crime is asked to contact Tpr Goranson at PSP York, 717-428-101131Like3

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA2+ weeks agoAgencyScam alert! Medicaid recipients are receiving text messages informing them that their PA HealthPlan application is due, and callers are told that they must pay $125 by credit card or their benefits will be closed. This is a scam. DHS will never ask for information about or payment for public assistance programs via unsolicited or random calls or texts. Visit our scam and fraud alert page for more information, and remember, never give out personal or account information over the phone, in email, or via text messages: dhs.pa.gov/Pages/Scams.aspx418Like269

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