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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has unveiled a nationwide initiative to tackle identity theft and fraud in federal student aid programs, an issue it has identified as posing …
Cracking Down on Student Aid Fraud: New Federal Safeguards Protect Your Tax Dollars Read More
OXFORD, PA — A former employee of Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford has been charged with multiple felony counts following an investigation into allegations of theft and fraudulent activity.
Employee Accused of $12K Fraud Scheme Sparks Shock in Oxford Community Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Liberian-born man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for orchestrating an elaborate immigration fraud scheme that spanned over 15 years, defrauding the United States …
Man’s 15-Year Immigration Scam Ends in Prison, Deportation Pending Read More
NEWARK, DE — Authorities in New Castle County are requesting assistance from the public in identifying a woman implicated in an ongoing identity theft investigation.
Can You Help? Police Search for Woman With Limp in Newark Identity Theft Case Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — James Sessoms, 60, of Philadelphia, entered a guilty plea on Tuesday, April 29, before United States District Court Judge Chad F. Kenney to charges of Supplemental Nutrition …
$1 Million Fraud Uncovered: Philadelphia Man Admits to Exploiting SNAP, Medicaid Benefits with Stolen Identities Read More
NEWARK, DE — A routine traffic stop by Newark Police escalated into a foot pursuit and the apprehension of a Wilmington man who now faces multiple charges, including identity theft, …
Newark Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Wilmington Man on Identity Theft and Related Charges Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Kimberly Lawson, 44, of Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison, five years of supervised release, and $244,343 in restitution for embezzlement from her employer …
Former Office Manager Sentenced to 5 Years for Workplace Embezzlement and Federal Loan Fraud Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced criminal charges against a Montgomery County insurance agent accused of defrauding a life insurance provider by fabricating hundreds of policies …
Pennsylvania Insurance Agent Accused of Staggering $600K Fraud in Shocking Scheme Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Xing Zheng, 35, of Queens, New York, was sentenced to 28 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release, according to an announcement by United …
Mastermind or Middleman? New York Man Sentenced in $3 Million Fraud Scheme That Exploited U.S. Emergency Funds Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Lehigh County man is facing numerous charges after being accused of orchestrating a large-scale scheme to use stolen credit cards for purchases totaling nearly $100,000 in …
Massive $100K Lowe’s Fraud Scheme Uncovered: Man Accused of Targeting 23 Stores Read More