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SCRANTON, PA — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that James Abrams, age 40, of Easley, South Carolina, was convicted following a jury trial …
CEO of Clean Energy Company Convicted on All 48 Counts of Fraud, Identity Theft, and Obstruction of Justice Read More
Fraudsters are forever devising new schemes to swindle money from innocent people. Regrettably, it often proves fruitful for them. Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and even text messaging, …
Money Flip or Flop? How to Avoid Falling for Online Scams Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Florentina Mayko, age 39, of Cambria County, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty on June 14, 2023, …
Pennsylvania Woman Pleads Guilty to Medicare Fraud Conspiracy Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department announced that a 57-year-old man was arrested on June 13, 2023, in connection to an identity theft/theft scheme after an …
Identity Theft Scheme Lands Man Behind Bars: Older Adult Exploited for Over $200,000 Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — A former resident of New Kensington, PA, pleaded guilty in federal court this week to charges of Conspiracy to Commit Fraud and Fraud in Connection with Emergency …
Pennsylvania Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Fraud Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Dr. Donald Yorlets, age 68, of New Oxford, Pennsylvania, was sentenced this week to 24 …
Pennsylvania Veterinarian Sentenced for Defrauding U.S. Department of Agriculture Read More
SCRANTON, PA — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on June 2, 2023, Pedro Hernandez-Romero, age 30, a citizen of Mexico, was sentenced …
Mexican Citizen Sentenced to Prison for Identity Theft and Unemployment Fraud in Pennsylvania Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Princeton Flagg-Garrett, age 32, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand …
Man Allegedly Stole Over $167K from Penn State Hershey Medical Center Read More
On May 23, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reached a settlement to resolve allegations that Citizens Bank violated consumer financial protection laws and rules that protect individuals when …
Citizens Bank to Pay $9 Million Settlement Over Credit Card Dispute Allegations Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced recent action taken to ensure a travel agent who recently filed for bankruptcy is unable to discharge the debts she owes to Pennsylvania …
PA Attorney General: Travel Agent Who Kept Payments for Canceled Trip Can’t Escape Paying Back Consumers Read More