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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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced significant changes to its identity verification processes, aimed at bolstering security and improving service efficiency. These updated protocols, which will …
Urgent Changes to Social Security! New Rules Could Impact Your Benefits and Protect Against Fraud Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — Authorities in Parkesburg have issued a felony arrest warrant for a local woman accused of stealing a credit card and using it fraudulently multiple times.
Have You Seen Her? Police Seek Help in Credit Card Fraud Case Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Montgomery County man has been sentenced to three to six years in state prison, with an additional two years of probation, for defrauding homeowners of more …
Homeowner Nightmare: Fraudulent Contractor Scams $156K, Leaves Families in Financial Ruin Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the state’s Medicaid Fraud Control Section has achieved the top national ranking in the number of fraud charges filed and …
Pennsylvania Tops National Medicaid Fraud Rankings, Recovers Millions Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Kevin Spratt, 36, of Philadelphia, was sentenced on Tuesday, March 4, to 27 months in federal prison for orchestrating a fraud scheme that defrauded a South Philadelphia-based …
Trusted Banker Betrays Clients, Faces Prison for $772K Fraud Scheme Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Josh S. Verne, 47, a former Gladwyne, Pennsylvania resident now based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, pleaded guilty on Monday, March 3, 2025, to three counts of securities …
Disgraced Businessman Admits to Fraud Scheme That Devastated Investors and Partners Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A complex bank fraud scheme that allegedly siphoned over $3 million from central Pennsylvania financial institutions and their customers has led to charges against 24 individuals, according …
Your Money at Risk? $3 Million Bank Fraud Scheme Exposed—24 Charged in Alarming Case Read More