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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials are intensifying efforts to recover misused pandemic education funds after identifying tens of millions of dollars in fraud, waste, and improper spending tied to COVID-19 …
Federal Crackdown Targets Millions in Pandemic Education Fraud Read More
While the headlines in West Chester often focus on high-profile traffic incidents, there is a growing trend in the Pennsylvania court system involving “white-collar” offenses. These crimes, typically non-violent and …
White-Collar Crime in Chester County: Penalties & Defense Strategies Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Brooklyn man will serve up to 23 months in prison and pay more than $66,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to an identity theft scheme involving …
Brooklyn Man Sentenced in Pennsylvania Liquor Fraud Scheme Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Lancaster man pleaded guilty Thursday to multiple fraud and identity theft charges for schemes that defrauded investors and a financial institution of more than $755,000, federal …
Lancaster Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Identity Theft Charges Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia man was sentenced Wednesday, April 8, to 37 months in prison for his role in a fraudulent real estate loan scheme that raised approximately $3.1 …
Philadelphia Man Sentenced in $3.1M Fraudulent Loan Scheme Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — Police are seeking to identify a person of interest in connection with a fraud investigation involving approximately $2,800 at a Wyomissing business.
$2,800 Fraud Case Prompts Search for Person of Interest Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — AARP is holding fraud prevention events across Pennsylvania throughout April as part of its national Fraud Prevention Month campaign aimed at helping residents identify and avoid scams.
AARP Hosts Fraud Prevention Events Across Pennsylvania Read More
WEST LAWN, PA — A Berks County woman has been charged following an investigation into unauthorized debit card transactions reported by a local resident, according to Spring Township Police.
Woman Charged in Debit Card Fraud After Missing Card Report Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvanians are being urged to closely scrutinize investment ads on social media as state officials warn that increasingly sophisticated scams are draining victims’ bank accounts through fake …
AI-Powered Investment Scams Surge on Social Media Platforms Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania ranked first in the nation for Medicaid fraud convictions and recovered more than $41 million in misused funds last year, according to a new federal report.
Pa. Leads Nation in Medicaid Fraud Convictions, Report Finds Read More