June 9, 2026
Amid confusion over scams, bill would ban Pa. from using text messages to collect debts
Rep. Mary Louise Isaacson (D-Philadelphia) said a significant part of the constituent services her office provides involves educating senior citizens and other vulnerable people about text-message scams and how to avoid being a victim. 

Lawmakers want to ban state agencies from using text messaging to collect debts, saying a recent move by the Pennsylvania Turnpike to collect overdue tolls…

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