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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
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvanians will have access to dozens of free financial education events this month as the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities expands its outreach during Financial Literacy …
Free April Financial Literacy Events Aim to Help Pennsylvanians Avoid Fraud Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Four California men are facing multiple charges after authorities said they were involved in an alleged scheme using stolen credit card information, including data tied to 17 …
Four Accused in $2M Credit Card Scheme Targeting Pa. Victims Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Hummelstown man pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges tied to a multi-state scheme that fraudulently obtained more than $2.8 million in pandemic unemployment benefits, federal prosecutors …
Hummelstown Man Pleads Guilty in $2.8M Pandemic Fraud Scheme Read More
EXTON, PA — Police are searching for a man wanted on multiple charges connected to a shoplifting investigation, authorities said.
Shoplifting Warrant Issued for Local Man, Police Searching Read More
EXTON, PA — Police are searching for a woman wanted on multiple charges related to a shoplifting investigation, authorities said.
Shoplifting Warrant Issued for Local Woman, Police Seek Help Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Two individuals have been charged in connection with an alleged multi-state card skimming operation targeting Electronic Benefit Transfer accounts, authorities said.
Multi-State EBT Skimming Scheme Leads to Felony Charges Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — A 50-year-old man has been charged after police say he attempted to cash a fraudulent check while using another person’s identity at a Parkesburg bank.
Man Accused of Identity Theft Attempt at Parkesburg Bank Read More