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Identity theft

Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
Pennsylvania

Fraud BINGO, Romance Scams: Pennsylvania Rolls Out Free Anti-Fraud Events

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania banking regulators are taking their anti-scam message on the road in February, hosting a slate of free public education sessions aimed at helping residents—especially older adults—spot …

Fraud BINGO, Romance Scams: Pennsylvania Rolls Out Free Anti-Fraud Events Read More

Christian Pacheco
Crime & Safety / Regional

$24K Home Depot Fraud Trail Ends With Airport Arrest, Police Say

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026 - by Zainuddin Harinder

WILMINGTON, DE — A months-long retail fraud investigation spanning dozens of store visits and multiple stolen identities has led to the arrest of a New Jersey man now facing a …

$24K Home Depot Fraud Trail Ends With Airport Arrest, Police Say Read More
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday
Pennsylvania / Senior Citizens

Scam Losses Surge as AG Warns Seniors During Identity Theft Awareness Week

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, on Wednesday, joined AARP to warn older residents about the rising threat of identity theft and fraud, outlining how scammers operated in …

Scam Losses Surge as AG Warns Seniors During Identity Theft Awareness Week Read More

Person carrying a package
Crime & Safety / National

Fake Delivery Sites Explode Ahead of Holidays as Package Scams Surge

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

As millions of Americans track holiday packages, cybercriminals are racing to exploit the season, driving a sharp spike in fake postal service websites and text-message delivery scams that experts say …

Fake Delivery Sites Explode Ahead of Holidays as Package Scams Surge Read More
Arrest
Crime & Safety / Pennsylvania

Doctor Accused of Using Patient Files to Funnel Oxycodone to Partner

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

HARRISBURG, PA — A Venango County surgeon is facing criminal charges after state investigators alleged he exploited his access to patient records to illegally obtain prescription opioids for a personal …

Doctor Accused of Using Patient Files to Funnel Oxycodone to Partner Read More

Legal
Crime & Safety / Pennsylvania

Massive Fraud Scheme Allegedly Looted $2.3 Million From Central PA Banks

December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

HARRISBURG, PA — Twenty-seven people are facing a sweeping array of charges after state investigators uncovered what they describe as a multi-million-dollar criminal enterprise that used stolen customer information to …

Massive Fraud Scheme Allegedly Looted $2.3 Million From Central PA Banks Read More
Arrest
Crime & Safety / Pennsylvania

Brooklyn Man Accused of Massive Liquor Scheme Spanning 21 Pennsylvania Counties

December 5, 2025December 4, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

HARRISBURG, PA — A Brooklyn resident is facing a series of felony allegations after a statewide investigation concluded he orchestrated an identity theft scheme that enabled more than 200 high-value …

Brooklyn Man Accused of Massive Liquor Scheme Spanning 21 Pennsylvania Counties Read More

Danielle Marshall
Crime & Safety / Regional

Florida Woman Arrested After Alleged Identity Theft Attempt at Bear Bank

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

BEAR, DE — Delaware State Police have arrested Danielle Marshall, 48, of Tampa, Florida, following an alleged identity theft attempt at a Citizens Bank branch in Bear on Friday morning.

Florida Woman Arrested After Alleged Identity Theft Attempt at Bear Bank Read More
Internet fraud
Personal Finance

Millennials and Financial Fraud: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World

November 28, 2025November 26, 2025 - by Joe Oliver

Fear of fraud is universal. Today, 77% of Americans are concerned about fraud and identity theft when managing finances online, according to 2025 research from Edward Jones and Morning Consult. …

Millennials and Financial Fraud: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World Read More
Pennsylvania State Police
Crime & Safety

A String of Crashes, Investigations, and Odd Calls Keep Troopers Busy in Chester County

November 23, 2025November 22, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A series of crashes, traffic stops, thefts, and unusual police calls kept Pennsylvania State Police busy across Chester County in mid-November, according to newly released public …

A String of Crashes, Investigations, and Odd Calls Keep Troopers Busy in Chester County Read More

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