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HARRISBURG, PA — As tax season swings into full gear, AARP Pennsylvania is advising taxpayers to file their returns early and be wary of fraudulent tax preparers. The group is …
AARP Pennsylvania Urges Early Tax Filing and Fraud Vigilance Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In the crucible of democracy that is Pennsylvania, the stakes for the integrity of the upcoming elections couldn’t be higher. Governor Shapiro is leading a major initiative …
Pennsylvania Girds for Secure Elections with New Task Force to Mitigate Threats Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — The Parkesburg Borough Police Department has announced the arrest of a Yardley woman in connection with an alleged fraudulent scheme and firearms violations that occurred last month.
Yardley Woman Arrested in Connection with Fraud and Firearms Violations in Parkesburg Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — The Parkesburg Borough Police Department has announced the arrest of 27-year-old Christopher J. Baxter of Levittown, Pennsylvania, on allegations of fraud, firearms violations, drug possession, receiving stolen …
Levittown Man Arrested on Fraud and Firearm Charges in Parkesburg Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Delaware woman has been handed a 5 to 10-year prison sentence following a brazen worker’s compensation scam that spanned two states, lasted over two years, and …
The Double Deception: Woman Jailed for Worker’s Compensation Scam Spanning Two States and $170K Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A veil of allegations darkens the executives of Complete Business Solutions Group, d/b/a Par Funding, as a second superseding indictment was filed on Monday. Joseph LaForte, 52, …
Pennsylvania Businessmen Accused in Million-Dollar RICO Case Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — A New York resident has been sentenced to over three years in jail for his audacious identity theft crimes. Erick Cottrell, 54, hailing from White Plains, was …
New York Man Bags 38 Months Behind Bars for Identity Theft and Fraudulent Schemes Read More
SHARON HILL, PA — The Sharon Hill Police Department is actively seeking assistance in locating Anthony E. Clark, a 34-year-old Philadelphia resident wanted in connection with a theft case.
Sharon Hill Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Theft Suspect Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for defrauding desperate pet owners in a cruel scam. Jonathan Nyce, 73, of Collegeville, was …
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced Over False Claims of Canine Cancer Cure in Cruel Million-Dollar Scam Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The former Chief Marketing Officer of BioTek reMEDys Inc., Carla Sparkler, has found herself at the epicenter of a nationwide scandal. The United States Attorney Jacqueline C. …
Kickbacks and Co-pays: Ex-BioTek Boss Faces Fed Health Care Program Ban Read More