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Phone-Based “Toad Attacks” Target Consumers, Patriot Federal Warns

Patriot Federal Credit Union is warning consumers about “Toad Attacks,” a type of phone-based scam in which criminals impersonate trusted organizations to obtain personal or financial information.

According to Patriot Federal, scammers place calls or send texts posing as companies such as Amazon, PayPal, Apple, Microsoft, retailers, or financial institutions. Callers often claim there is an urgent issue with an account and pressure individuals to act immediately.

Red flags of these scams include unexpected calls or texts about purchases that were not made, pressure to call back right away, and requests for remote access to devices or communication through apps such as WhatsApp or Signal.

Patriot Federal stated it will never ask for an online banking password, debit card PIN, or one-time passcodes over the phone.

Consumers who are unsure about a call are advised to hang up and contact Patriot Federal Credit Union directly at 888-777-9982.

Photo credits to Patriot Federal Credit Union

Runaway Juvenile

On 11/05/26 at 0725 hours, Spencer Newman ran away from his residence. Newman is 5’9, 125 pounds, white male, brown eyes, brown hair and was last seen wearing a brown

Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

Fred Allen Blocher, 83, of Gardners, PA passed away Saturday, October 24 2026 at his home. Born October 19, 1943 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Fred

Frank Charles Henry 1945-2026

Born January 4, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Frank was an avid Civil War enthusiast who loved to share his knowledge with others.

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The Franklin County Free Press, established by Vicky Taylor in 2019, emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the residents of Franklin County. Under Vicky's leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, particularly at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly overlooking local coverage.

On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.

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