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LANCASTER, PA — A beacon of hope during the pandemic, the Lancaster County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), intended to keep residents housed, has found itself at the center of …
Guilty Pleas Start to Roll In: COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Funds Heist Unravels in Lancaster County Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Zumar and Abdush Dubose of Atlantic City, New Jersey and Boynton Beach, Florida respectively, were sentenced this week by United States District Judge Wendy Beetlestone for contriving …
Dubose Brothers Sentenced For Expansive Parcel Fraud Scheme Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Scams have become an unfortunate part of our online landscape, and Pennsylvanians are not exempt. Dr. Val Arkoosh, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), …
Scam Alert: Pennsylvania Residents Warned of Fraudulent SNAP Benefit Scheme Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Two South Carolina residents, previously from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, have admitted to executing a significant fraud scheme against the United States. Edward DiGorio Jr., 65, and Edward Kessler, …
South Carolina Duo Pleads Guilty to Massive ‘Rent-A-Vet’ Fraud Scheme Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — The Kennett Square Police Department has announced that an arrest warrant was issued on March 6, 2024, for Angela Rosado, following her failure to appear at …
Arrest Warrant Issued for Philadelphia Woman in Connection with Alleged Fraud Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In response to the increasing number of scams plaguing innocent citizens, Pennsylvania’s House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), and Rep. Joe Hogan (Bucks) …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers and Community Leaders Unite to Combat Fraud Amid Rising Scam Incidents Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Authorities are investigating a case of alleged credit card fraud and identity theft in East Goshen Township. The Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department is seeking information …
Police Investigate Alleged Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft in East Goshen Township Read More
WST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the Tredyffrin Township Police Department have announced the arrest of Joshua Hartmann, a 41-year-old man from Spring City, PA. …
Chester County Man Faces Over 500 Counts in Alleged Mail Theft and Identity Fraud Case Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a tale of lies and deception, a Philadelphia man has been found guilty of defrauding Medicaid to the tune of more than $4,200. Felipe L. Santos …
Philadelphia Man Found Guilty of $4,200 Medicaid Fraud: Jury Convicts Home Care Worker for Hours He Didn’t Work Read More PITTSBURGH, PA — A Fayette County resident has been sentenced in federal court for conspiracy to commit mail and bank fraud. U.S. Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced the sentencing on …
Fayette County Man Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme Read More