Scam reports in 19147 — Philadelphia, PA

South Philly seniors are targeted by grandparent, Medicare and PECO shutoff scams. 508 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 19147. Statewide, Pennsylvania residents filed 184,269 fraud reports last year totalling $285 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 19147

• grandparent scam
• Medicare fraud
• utility shutoff scam

The 215 area code covers Philadelphia and 19147.

See all reported scams in Philadelphia for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 19147

1. Don't answer unknown 215 numbers — let them go to voicemail.
2. If you answered, never confirm personal information or press numbers to "speak with an agent".
3. Block the number on your phone and report it at donotcall.gov.
4. File a complaint with the Pennsylvania Attorney General Bureau of Consumer Protection at https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/file-a-complaint/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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