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Deception (criminal law)

Police News
Crime & Safety / Regional

Berks County Man Accused of Identity Theft and Forgery in Fulton Bank Fraud Case

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

SINKING SPRING, PA — Authorities in Berks County have charged a 23-year-old man in connection with an alleged fraud case involving forged documents, stolen identity information, and financial deception at …

Berks County Man Accused of Identity Theft and Forgery in Fulton Bank Fraud Case Read More

indictment
Crime & Safety / Regional

Four Businessmen Charged in Nationwide Telemarketing Fraud Case

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Federal prosecutors have unveiled a superseding indictment charging four individuals and two companies with conspiracy and wire fraud in connection to an alleged multimillion-dollar telemarketing fraud scheme …

Four Businessmen Charged in Nationwide Telemarketing Fraud Case Read More
Justice
Crime & Safety / Pennsylvania

Heartbroken Pet Owners Scammed in Alleged $650K Cremation Betrayal

April 30, 2025April 29, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

HARRISBURG, PA — The owner of a prominent funeral home in Pittsburgh has been charged with multiple felonies in connection to an alleged scheme that defrauded thousands of pet owners …

Heartbroken Pet Owners Scammed in Alleged $650K Cremation Betrayal Read More

Court News
Crime & Safety / Pennsylvania

Third Defendant Sentenced in $300K Auto Insurance Fraud Case

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

HARRISBURG, PA — Lori Retus, 51, has been sentenced to four years of probation, including six months of house arrest, for her role in an elaborate auto insurance fraud scheme …

Third Defendant Sentenced in $300K Auto Insurance Fraud Case Read More
Susan Wharley
Crime & Safety

Have You Seen This Fugitive? Police Seek Tips in Theft by Deception Case

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

EXTON, PA — The West Whiteland Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a woman wanted in connection with allegations involving theft by deception. A fugitive bench warrant …

Have You Seen This Fugitive? Police Seek Tips in Theft by Deception Case Read More

Legal
Crime & Safety / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Insurance Agent Accused of Staggering $600K Fraud in Shocking Scheme

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced criminal charges against a Montgomery County insurance agent accused of defrauding a life insurance provider by fabricating hundreds of policies …

Pennsylvania Insurance Agent Accused of Staggering $600K Fraud in Shocking Scheme Read More
Horace Keiffer
Crime & Safety

Kennett Square Man on the Run After Allegedly Trying to Cash Fake $2,200 Check

April 4, 2025April 3, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a Kennett Square man accused of attempting to cash a fraudulent check at a local bank in November 2024.

Kennett Square Man on the Run After Allegedly Trying to Cash Fake $2,200 Check Read More

Crystal Hickman
Crime & Safety

Have You Seen Her? Police Search for Pottstown Woman Wanted on 24 Theft-Related Charges

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

POTTSTOWN, PA — The North Coventry Township Police Department has issued a felony arrest warrant for Crystal Hickman, a 42-year-old resident of Pottstown, in connection to alleged theft-related offenses.

Have You Seen Her? Police Search for Pottstown Woman Wanted on 24 Theft-Related Charges Read More
Judge
Crime & Safety / Pennsylvania

Homeowner Nightmare: Fraudulent Contractor Scams $156K, Leaves Families in Financial Ruin

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

HARRISBURG, PA — A Montgomery County man has been sentenced to three to six years in state prison, with an additional two years of probation, for defrauding homeowners of more …

Homeowner Nightmare: Fraudulent Contractor Scams $156K, Leaves Families in Financial Ruin Read More
Arrest
Crime & Safety

Disgraced Attorney Accused of Stealing Thousands in Shocking Real Estate Scam

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office and Chester County Detectives have announced the arrest of James Vassallo, 55, of Voorhees, New Jersey, on multiple allegations of …

Disgraced Attorney Accused of Stealing Thousands in Shocking Real Estate Scam Read More

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