Bucks Co. Officials Warn Of New Email Scam

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office is warning residents of a debt collector email scam that has been reported in the area. The scam involves someone posing as a debt collector for a law firm. The scammer threatens the recipient with criminal charges and other legal action if the "debt" is not paid.

A Bucks County resident recently received an email telling them they owed a large sum of money for legal fees as part of a lawsuit, according to the DA.

The scammer threatened that the "case" would be turned over to the “local sheriff’s department” and the recipient’s employer would be notified if they didn't pay money.

The scam email contains no phone number or any other identification of a legitimate law firm, the DA said.

"Residents should never send money or provide access to your bank or credit card in response to threatening emails (or phone calls) you may receive claiming that you owe a debt. Also, never give any personal information, such as social security number, credit card, or bank account information to any individual, website, or company without first verifying their identity," officials with that agency said in an announcement.

This is a sample of what the scam email looks like: