Arkoosh warns of potential phone scam, reminds public of safe way to apply for assistance
September 29, 2023
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh today informed Pennsylvanians of a potential scam in which individuals receive a phone call from the “Department of Public Welfare” — the former name of DHS — asking for information about individuals’ utility assistance. The scammer then states that the individual overpaid…