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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumers lost $470 million to text message scams in 2024, reflecting a troubling fivefold increase in financial losses since 2020, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). …
FTC Reports $470 Million Lost to Text Scams in 2024 Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Kimberly Lawson, 44, of Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison, five years of supervised release, and $244,343 in restitution for embezzlement from her employer …
Former Office Manager Sentenced to 5 Years for Workplace Embezzlement and Federal Loan Fraud Read More
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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced the rollout of advanced fraud prevention measures to bolster the security and accessibility of telephone claims. Starting April 14, 2025, …
SSA Introduces Enhanced Fraud Prevention Tools for Telephone Claims Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal prosecutors have charged Thomas Stafford, 76, of Philadelphia, with multiple offenses, including failing to pay over $2 million in trust fund taxes and committing bankruptcy fraud. …
Philadelphia CEO Accused of $2M Tax Fraud in Shocking Financial Scandal Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Xing Zheng, 35, of Queens, New York, was sentenced to 28 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release, according to an announcement by United …
Mastermind or Middleman? New York Man Sentenced in $3 Million Fraud Scheme That Exploited U.S. Emergency Funds Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Three current and former Millbourne public officials have pleaded guilty to election fraud charges stemming from a wide-ranging conspiracy to manipulate the 2021 general election for the …
Shocking Election Scandal in Millbourne: Officials Admit to Brazen Plot to Steal Votes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has issued a consumer alert following reports of a scam targeting residents across the state. The fraudulent scheme involves telephone calls …
Think You’re Safe? How Scammers Are Using PUC’s Number to Target You Read More
NEWARK, DE — The New Castle County Division of Police is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a man allegedly involved in a fraud case within the Christina Green neighborhood.
Do You Recognize This Suspect? Newark Police Urge Help in Porch Theft and Fraud Case Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services names Pennsylvania as the top state in filing Medicaid fraud charges and third in securing …
Pennsylvania Cracks Down on Medicaid Fraud, Saving Millions and Protecting Your Tax Dollars Read More