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Pennsylvania

PennDOT Warns Public of Fraudulent REAL ID Texting Scam

July 8, 2025July 7, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is warning residents about a new scam involving fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from the DMV or the federal …

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Department of Justice
National

Justice Department Unveils Historic Health Care Fraud Takedown, Charging 324 Defendants Nationwide

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an unprecedented national crackdown, the U.S. Department of Justice announced charges last week against 324 defendants — including nearly 100 licensed medical professionals — across 50 …

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Legal News
National

HHS and DOJ Strengthen Partnership to Combat Healthcare Fraud Through New False Claims Act Working Group

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced a renewed joint effort to tackle healthcare fraud, an enduring …

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Scam Alert
Senior Citizens

AARP Warns Pennsylvania Seniors of Rising Utility Scams Amid Surge in Fraud Reports

July 5, 2025July 4, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

HARRISBURG, PA — AARP Pennsylvania is urging residents, especially those over 50, to stay vigilant as utility-related scams surge across the state. The warning follows a sharp increase in impostor …

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Legal
Crime / Pennsylvania

Montgomery County Man Charged in $250,000 Hard Drive Fraud Scheme

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

HARRISBURG, PA — A Montgomery County man is facing a series of felony charges after allegedly orchestrating a complex fraudulent return scheme that resulted in the theft of computer hard …

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Legal
Crime / Pennsylvania

Two Pennsylvania Health Care Workers Charged in National Medicaid Fraud Crackdown

July 3, 2025July 2, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

HARRISBURG, PA — Two Pennsylvania men are facing serious allegations of defrauding the Medicaid system as part of a sweeping national law enforcement operation targeting health care fraud, officials announced …

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Legal
Crime / Regional

Bucks County Woman Charged in National Health Care Fraud Case

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Bensalem woman has been charged in connection with a nationwide health care fraud investigation that authorities allege caused a loss of over $1 million to Medicaid.

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Federal Trade Commission
National

FTC Secures Ban on Ascend Ecom Operators Over Alleged $25 Million Fraud

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The operators of Ascend Ecom, an online business scheme accused of defrauding consumers of millions, will be permanently banned from selling business opportunities under a proposed court order …

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U.S. Small Business Administration
National

SBA Administrator Orders Audit of 8(a) Program Following DOJ Investigation

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler recently announced a full-scale audit of the agency’s 8(a) Business Development Program in response to a U.S. Department of …

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Court News
Crime / Regional

Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Tax Evasion

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

PHILADELPHIA, PA — John “Jack” Griffin, 62, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and tax evasion, according to an announcement made by United States Attorney David …

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