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BEAR, DE — The Delaware State Police have launched an investigation into multiple alleged thefts involving unfulfilled headstone orders at a Bear-based burial vault business, and are now seeking additional …
Delaware Police Investigate Alleged Headstone Scam at Bear Funeral Business Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — Authorities in Coatesville are investigating a case involving a fraudulent $7,000 U.S. Treasury check that was cashed at a local check-cashing business on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, …
Coatesville Police Hunt Woman Accused of Cashing $7,000 Fake Treasury Check Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A former supervisory engineer at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center has been sentenced to 64 months in federal prison for orchestrating a years-long scheme that defrauded …
A Former VA Engineer Sentenced to Over Five Years for $500K Fraud Scheme Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — Authorities in Parkesburg have issued a criminal arrest warrant for a 39-year-old man accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving identity theft and other offenses. According to …
Fugitive Sought in Parkesburg Identity Theft Case Involving Felony Fraud Charges Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for orchestrating an elaborate scheme to fraudulently obtain titles to residential properties across the city, …
Philadelphia Man Gets Six Years in Prison for Property Title Theft Scheme Targeting Homes and Heirs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Pittsburgh man is facing more than 200 felony charges after allegedly orchestrating a large-scale identity theft scheme that resulted in over $100,000 in fraudulent online purchases …
Pittsburgh Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Identities to Make $100K in Online Purchases Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is warning residents about a new scam involving fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from the DMV or the federal …
PennDOT Warns Public of Fraudulent REAL ID Texting Scam Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an unprecedented national crackdown, the U.S. Department of Justice announced charges last week against 324 defendants — including nearly 100 licensed medical professionals — across 50 …
Justice Department Unveils Historic Health Care Fraud Takedown, Charging 324 Defendants Nationwide Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced a renewed joint effort to tackle healthcare fraud, an enduring …
HHS and DOJ Strengthen Partnership to Combat Healthcare Fraud Through New False Claims Act Working Group Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — AARP Pennsylvania is urging residents, especially those over 50, to stay vigilant as utility-related scams surge across the state. The warning follows a sharp increase in impostor …
AARP Warns Pennsylvania Seniors of Rising Utility Scams Amid Surge in Fraud Reports Read More