Pizza Scam? Police Warn of Callers Seeking Personal Info in North Hills

This article was written and reported by Editor Richard Cook

Pine and Richland residents, be on the lookout for unwanted phone calls. 

In nearby Franklin Park, the police department has issued a warning to residents after receiving several complaints about unsolicited phone calls from strangers seeking personal information and bank/credit card account information. 

The callers requested credit card information saying there was a mistake in their pizza order—even though an order had not been placed. 

Authorities remind everyone to never provide personal information to anyone unless you have initiated contact or know with whom you are dealing.

Also, consider registering both your home and cell phone numbers on the federal and state Do Not Call List.

If you have an elderly parent or friends remember to assist them with registering and remind them not to provide their personal information to unsolicited phone callers. 

For more information or to file a complaint against a telemarketer follow the below link to the PA Attorney General website: http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/consumers.aspx?id=451 

For more information on how to register for the Do Not Call List visit the PA Attorney General website:http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/dnc.aspx 

For more information on how to protect yourself from telemarketing fraud visit the PA Attorney General website: http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/consumers.aspx?id=312 

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