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HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA — A 47-year-old contractor is facing fraud-related charges after police said he allegedly accepted a deposit for roof repairs and failed to begin the work.
Contractor Accused of Taking Deposit, Failing to Do Roof Work Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Bath, Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty Thursday to 10 federal fraud charges tied to pandemic unemployment benefits and vehicle purchases at local car dealerships, U.S. Attorney David …
Construction Owner Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning homeowners about a destructive form of fraud that can quietly transfer ownership of a home without the owner’s knowledge, leaving …
Attorney General Warns Deed Fraud Scams Can Strip Homeowners of Their Homes Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office this week announced developments in several significant criminal cases involving alleged election fraud, consumer deception, and misconduct inside the county …
From Ballot Fraud to Prison Assault, DA Details High-Profile Chester County Cases Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania banking regulators are taking their anti-scam message on the road in February, hosting a slate of free public education sessions aimed at helping residents—especially older adults—spot …
Fraud BINGO, Romance Scams: Pennsylvania Rolls Out Free Anti-Fraud Events Read More
UPPER CHICHESTER, PA — Upper Chichester Township police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate an alleged counterfeit currency incident involving a local restaurant along a busy commercial …
Fake Cash at Local Eatery Sparks Police Search for Suspect in Upper Chichester Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Montgomery County woman who orchestrated a sweeping fraud scheme that siphoned nearly $1.75 million in federal disaster aid after Hurricane Ida was sentenced to five years …
FEMA Fraud Ringleader Gets Five Years for $1.7M Hurricane Ida Scam Read More
UPPER CHICHESTER, PA — Upper Chichester Township police arrested two individuals following an alleged attempted theft involving a fraudulent check at a local bank, an incident authorities say unfolded quickly …
Fraudulent Check Attempt at Delco Bank Leads to Arrests After Quick Police Response Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal prosecutors have charged a Chester County woman in what authorities allege was a years-long scheme that exploited undocumented immigrants through fraudulent asylum filings, mail fraud, and …
Alleged Asylum Scam Unravels as Federal Indictment Targets Chester County Operator Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal prosecutors have charged two men in what authorities allege was a multi-state scheme to steal, alter, and cash U.S. Treasury checks worth hundreds of thousands of …
Treasury Check Scheme Alleged as Two Face Federal Fraud Charges in Philly Read More