Authorities warn about latest spring scams

Identity thieves seeking new ways to dupe victims into releasing data, money Attorney General Kathleen Kane said one recent scam involves telephone callers’ seeking personal information to help residents obtain a nonexistent medical card. Local and state authorities want residents to be wary about releasing personal information, which scam artists are constantly finding new ways to obtain. Attorney...

Consumer advocates warn of electricity scams

Fraudulent door-to-door, telephone solicitations are prevalent A proliferation of electricity scams through door-to-door and telephone solicitations have prompted a warning from Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Chairman Robert F. Powelson and the Office of Consumer Advocate. “In some recent incidents, sales people have been pushing consumers into choosing...

Pa. to receive nearly $2 million in drug settlement

Company accused of false Medicaid claims for Xenaderm, which lacked FDA approval State Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced a settlement Monday with a company accused of filing false claims to Medicaid for an unapproved drug. Pennsylvania reached a multi-million-dollar settlement with Healthpoint Ltd and DFB Pharmaceuticals to resolve allegations that Healthpoint caused false claims to be submitted...