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PITTSBURGH, PA — A Fayette County resident has been sentenced in federal court for his alleged role in a conspiracy to commit mail and bank fraud, according to an announcement …
Fayette County Man Sentenced for Alleged Pandemic Relief Fraud Scheme Read More
SCRANTON, PA — In an unfolding case of alleged fraud stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, a 69-year-old Newfoundland man, Robert M. Reynolds, has been charged with wire fraud, as announced …
Newfoundland Man Charged with Wire Fraud in Alleged Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Scam Read More
PHILADEPHIA, PA — A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for an elaborate fraud scheme. Timothy Gritman, 56, of Brodheadsville, cunningly concealed his father’s death for …
Bizarre Tale of Deceit and Greed as Pennsylvania Man Steals Over $200,000 in Dead Father’s Benefits Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Police have arrested a contractor from Elsmere on charges of home improvement fraud, bringing to light concerns about vetting processes and the need for caution when …
Elsmere Contractor Arrested for Alleged Home Improvement Fraud in Wilmington Read More
FEASTERVILLE, PA — Lower Southampton Township Police are on the hunt for a man accused of committing bank fraud and identity theft. An arrest warrant has been issued for Dennis …
Alleged Bank Fraudster Sought by Lower Southampton Township Police Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Zedan RaShwan, a 25-year-old formerly of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to over two years in prison. The sentence was handed down on Wednesday by United …
Identity Thief Turned Drug Dealer: Former Camp Hill Resident Gets 28-Month Sentence for Prescription Fraud Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As Valentine’s Day approaches, AARP Pennsylvania is sounding the alarm on an old crime with a new twist—romance scams. With digital love connections on the rise, so …
Beware of Love That Costs You: AARP Warns Seniors About Rising Romance Scams This Valentine’s Day Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A deceitful fraudster, Korey Wise, has been handed a prison sentence of 51 months followed by two years of supervised release after defrauding Amtrak and Trailways Transportation …
Fraudster Slapped with 51-Month Sentence for Amtrak and Trailways Scam Worth Nearly Half a Million Dollars Read More
READING, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop M, Fogelsville Station is currently investigating an access device fraud incident totaling over $1,400.
Pennsylvania State Police Investigate High-Value Fraud Incident at Local Lowes Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A local pharmacy and its owners have agreed to pay over $4.6 million to resolve allegations of fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid billings, according to an announcement made …
Philadelphia Pharmacy and Owners Agree to Pay Over $4.6 Million in Medicare Fraud Settlement Read More