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Adams County President Judge Warns of Reported Scam
October 19, 2026
Adams County President Judge Thomas Campbell is advising the public to stay vigilant against a recently reported scam involving the Adams County Court of Common Pleas.
The scam involves a letter being sent to the public under the signature of an Adams County Common Pleas Court Judge.
In the letter, the recipient is advised of a delinquent tax assessment requiring payment to the Adams County Courts.
The public is reminded that the Adams County Courts, its judges or any Pennsylvania Court will never place calls or send letters and text messages soliciting payment by credit card, gift card, or any other means of electronic funds transfer for any reason.
Should you receive a letter from an individual claiming to be involved with or calling from the Adams County Court of Common Pleas requesting money or payment of fines, fees or court costs, please do not provide any sensitive information or forms of payment of any kind.
Anyone receiving texts of this nature is encouraged to hang up immediately and contact state and/or local police as well as the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection at (800) 441-2555 or scams@attorneygeneral.gov.
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