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WILLIAMSPORT, PA — Vinaykumar Patel, a 33-year-old citizen of the Republic of India, has been found guilty of multiple counts related to visa fraud and conspiracy. The conviction followed a …
Lock Haven Convenience Store Manager Convicted of Visa Fraud After Staging Robbery Read More
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, spearheaded a bipartisan effort on Tuesday to seek insights from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding …
U.S. Senators Seek FTC’s Strategies in Tracking AI-Powered Scams Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — With the holiday season, Attorney General Michelle Henry is cautioning Pennsylvanians about an uptick in common scams. These scams often exploit the festive season’s increased online shopping and …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Warns of Rampant Holiday Season Scams Read More
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police Troop is investigating an alleged case of access device fraud that took place at the Passmore Service Center on State Route 100, …
Suspect Sought in Alleged Credit Card Fraud at Passmore Service Center Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) has filed charges against 48 individuals suspected of public assistance fraud in October 2023. The defendants allegedly owe the Commonwealth a …
Pennsylvania Files Fraud Charges Against 48 Individuals, Seeks Over $200K in Restitution Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, West Chester Police responded to a distress call from the 100 block of W. Union St., West Chester Borough. A 20-year-old …
UK Contractors Arrested in West Chester for Alleged Sexual Assault and Deceptive Business Practices Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Aramingo Pharmacy, a Philadelphia-based establishment, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to Medicaid fraud. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the verdict following an investigation that revealed hundreds of thousands …
Philadelphia Pharmacy Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud, Ordered to Pay $874,858 in Restitution Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Three individuals, originally from Jamaica and now lawful permanent residents of the United States, have been found guilty on all charges against them, following a two-week jury …
Three Convicted in Multi-Million Dollar Jamaican Lottery Scam Targeting Elderly Americans, Fourth Defendant Remains at Large Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has issued a warning to customers about the website OneStopBourbons.com. The site falsely identifies its address as 5956 Centre Ave. in Pittsburgh, …
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Issues Warning About Fraudulent Website Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — The North Coventry Township Police Department (NCPD) has issued a felony arrest warrant for 33-year-old Zachary Shaw, currently believed to be homeless and residing in the Pottstown …
North Coventry Police Issue Felony Arrest Warrant for Pottstown Man on Fraud Charges Read More