The Lower Salford Police Department would like to make the public aware of a recent Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Scam that is targeting our area. The PA Department of Labor & Industry, as well as the United States Secret Service, has provided information on how to handle this. If you need to file a claim of unemployment fraud/identity theft, follow the below links to the PA Department of Labor & Industry:
https://www.dlisecureweb.pa.gov/FRTS/BenefitsFraud.aspx
https://www.dlisecureweb.pa.gov/FRTS/IdentityTheft.aspx
If you are a Lower Salford Township resident and your employer requires a local police report number, please contact Lower Salford Police Department at 215-256-9500.
Also, please see the attached informational flyer from the United States Secret Service for additional information on this scam.
Secret Service Detailed information, Click Here