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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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Drug manufacturers now have an extra month to apply for a federal pilot program designed to lower prescription drug costs in Medicaid, while Medicare beneficiaries are gaining …
Medicare Drug Pricing Pilot Deadline Extended, New Login Security Launched Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Banking and Securities will host a series of free March events statewide aimed at helping seniors, veterans, and other residents spot scams, reduce identity …
Free Fraud Events Target Seniors in March Across Pennsylvania Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service and the Department of the Treasury on Tuesday unveiled proposed regulations reshaping a key clean energy tax incentive, while also urging taxpayers to …
IRS Rolls Out New Clean Fuel Credit Rules as Taxpayers Get Digital Boost Read More 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
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
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
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
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
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