“Phlishing” is the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.  In a phone phlishing campaign, someone programs a pirated number to conceal the crook’s real idenity.   Because the Ward Committee is one of few local Republican committees that maintain a party headquarters, it is suspected that its phone number was pirated, instead of that of a county GOP headquarters.

The 59th Republican Ward Executive Committee is registered with Pennsylvania Department of State, but does not solicit any contributions over the phone.  The Ward Committee urges all victims or their families to notify the Attorney General’s office, Bureau of Consumer Protection, 14tj Floor, Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17120, phone 800-441-2555 or online at  http://attorneygeneral.gov/.

The above maps show the change in Party Registration by Pennsylvania Counties.  Counties in Blue are Solid Democratic (greater than 50% of voter registration without depending on Independents), Light Blue learning Democratic (party registration under 50% but with Independents, potential Democratic vote significantly over 50%).  Counties in Red are Sold Republican (greater than 50% registration without adverse influence by Independents), Light Red learning Republican (party registration above 50% but within the range of Independents forcing county to go Democratic).  Counties in Yellow are “Swing Counties” where neither party commands 50% of voter registration and Independents represent at least 10% of registered voters.

Republican party officials desiring an indepth report may email the 59th Republican Ward Executive Committee at chairman@germantowngop.org.