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MALVERN, PA — Insurance industry groups are warning homeowners to exercise caution when hiring contractors after storms and natural disasters, citing a sharp increase in fraud schemes that can inflate …
Insurers, Crime Bureau Warn Disaster Victims About Rising Contractor Fraud Read More
KENNETT TWP, PA — A former Chester County fire chief is facing theft and records tampering charges after investigators alleged he manipulated firefighter incentive program records to improperly obtain payments, …
Former Fire Chief Accused in Troubling Incentive Fraud Case Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Delaware County woman pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy that prosecutors say laundered more than $7.2 million in proceeds tied to pandemic relief fraud and …
Delco Woman Pleads Guilty in $7.2 Million Money Laundering Scheme Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Labor and its Office of Inspector General are expanding coordination on unemployment insurance investigations as the Trump administration intensifies scrutiny of fraud …
Labor Department Expands Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — Police are seeking to identify a suspect captured in a photo in connection with a reported credit card fraud at a local business.
Caught on Camera, Fraud Suspect Targeted Local Retail Store Read More
CLAYMONT, DE — ShowMojo has integrated Property Shield into its leasing platform to monitor rental listings for fraud, impersonation, and unauthorized use, aiming to help property managers identify threats before …
ShowMojo Adds Property Shield to Detect Fraudulent Listings Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal student aid applicants will face new identity verification checks as part of a nationwide fraud detection system designed to prevent billions in improper payments.
FAFSA Fraud Crackdown Targets $1B in Improper Aid Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Lehigh County man was sentenced to prison for posing as a medical professional and providing unauthorized care to patients in Carbon County, Attorney General Dave Sunday …
Lehigh County Man Sentenced for Posing as Medical Provider Read More
NEWARK, DE — Police are seeking the public’s help identifying two individuals accused of using a stolen credit card at multiple stores in New Castle County.
Stolen Card Used in Gift Card Scheme, Police Seek Suspects Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials are intensifying efforts to recover misused pandemic education funds after identifying tens of millions of dollars in fraud, waste, and improper spending tied to COVID-19 …
Federal Crackdown Targets Millions in Pandemic Education Fraud Read More