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As millions of Americans track holiday packages, cybercriminals are racing to exploit the season, driving a sharp spike in fake postal service websites and text-message delivery scams that experts say …
Fake Delivery Sites Explode Ahead of Holidays as Package Scams Surge Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Mercedes-Benz USA will pay $149 million to settle allegations that it secretly equipped hundreds of thousands of diesel vehicles with software designed to cheat emissions tests, Pennsylvania …
States Hit Mercedes With $149M Deal Over Secret Emissions-Cheating Software Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State and local prosecutors on Thursday announced charges against seven people accused of running a sophisticated SNAP trafficking scheme that allegedly funneled $775,677.77 in fraudulent transactions through …
Seven Charged in $775,677 SNAP Fraud Ring After Years-Long Probe Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Venango County surgeon is facing criminal charges after state investigators alleged he exploited his access to patient records to illegally obtain prescription opioids for a personal …
Doctor Accused of Using Patient Files to Funnel Oxycodone to Partner Read More
WEST LAWN, PA — Spring Township Police have charged a local contractor following an investigation into an alleged fraud scheme that authorities say left a homeowner without promised services after …
Home Improvement Promise Turns Costly as Contractor Fraud Case Unfolds Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — Wyomissing Police reported a full slate of incidents on Monday, December 8, detailing a range of calls that included alleged retail thefts, traffic stops, disabled vehicles, and …
String of Local Incidents Prompts Questions After Busy Day for Wyomissing Police Read More
EXTON, PA — West Whiteland Township Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a 32-year-old man wanted on forgery-related allegations connected to an incident at a PrimoHoagies restaurant on …
Exton Police Search for Man Wanted in Forgery Case Linked to Local PrimoHoagies Read More
AVONDALE, PA — Pennsylvania State Police released a series of incident reports detailing crashes, arrests, and active investigations across Chester County between November 28 and December 6. The incidents range …
Series of Crashes, DUI Arrests, and Investigations Reported Across Chester County Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — Parkesburg Borough Police have charged a 31-year-old local woman in connection with a fraud-related investigation that began earlier this month, authorities announced Sunday.
Woman Charged in Parkesburg Fraud Case After Police Investigation Read More
Fear of fraud is universal. Today, 77% of Americans are concerned about fraud and identity theft when managing finances online, according to 2025 research from Edward Jones and Morning Consult. …
Millennials and Financial Fraud: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World Read More