State officials are warning the public of a new scam targeting Social Security beneficiaries.
Residents of Pennsylvania may qualify for a program to cover funeral expenses up to $35,000, according to a mailer titled “2024 Benefit Information for Pennsylvania Citizens Only,” reads the letter.
You should be aware that this is a scam.
In the mailer, authorities warn of four things:
- The mailer is titled “2024 Benefit Information for Pennsylvanians Only.”
- There is a promise to pay up to $35,000 in funeral expenses.
- Pennsylvania residents are falsely told that this payment is tax-free.
- You are urged to return the postage-paid card within five days according to the mailer.
Officials advise what to do if you received the mailer:
- Do not respond to this mailer or provide any personal information.
- Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and local authorities.
- Share this information with friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who might be more vulnerable to these types of scams.
If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to his office. Lower Southampton Twp Complex – Phone: (215) 942-4067, Middletown/Penndel – Phone: (215) 752-6750 or Capitol Office – Phone: (717) 260-6140.