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HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrest on Thursday of Joseph Osinski, a McKeesport detective and former financial officer of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge …
McKeesport Detective’s Arrest Unveils Shocking $1 Million Union Theft Allegations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As summer draws to a close, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) shines a spotlight on the video game industry, emphasizing potential financial pitfalls for young players …
Beware: Is Your Child’s Gaming Addiction Draining Your Wallet? CFPB Exposes Shocking Truths! Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Michael Salerno, 55, of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, was sentenced on Monday to 37 months in prison for orchestrating multiple fraudulent schemes that defrauded hundreds of investors. …
Fraudster Michael Salerno Sentenced for Elaborate Schemes Read More
LANCASTER, PA — The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office has issued a critical warning to residents about a surge in scam phone calls impersonating Sheriff’s Office deputies. These fraudulent calls have alarmed …
Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office Issues Urgent Scam Alert Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has issued a consumer alert, warning residents to stay vigilant against home repair and improvement scams as hurricanes begin to affect the state. …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Issues Alert on Home Repair Scams Amid Hurricane Season Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is urging all Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries to take extra precautions to protect their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards …
DHS Urges SNAP Beneficiaries to Protect EBT Cards from Skimming Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — AARP Pennsylvania is raising the alarm about a surge in advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) scams aimed at older adults. As AI technology progresses, scammers are exploiting tools …
AARP Pennsylvania Warns of Sophisticated AI Scams Targeting Seniors Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a crackdown on public assistance fraud, the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) has filed felony charges against 47 individuals. The allegations involve fraudulent activities resulting …
State Inspector General Charges 47 in Alleged Public Assistance Fraud Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has filed a lawsuit against Brothers All Around Service, LLC, and its owner, John McDonald. The Allegheny County home improvement firm is accused …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Sues Home Improvement Company for Fraud Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Abdur Rahim Islam, the former CEO of Universal Community Homes (UCH) and Universal Education Companies (UEC), has been sentenced to 84 months in prison. United States Attorney …
Former CEO Sentenced for Fraud and Corruption Read More