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WASHINGTON D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and its Security Summit partners have announced a new campaign aimed at protecting tax professionals from evolving scams and identity theft threats. …
IRS Launches Campaign to Combat Tax-Related Identity Theft Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In her recent mid-year report to Congress, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins revealed a tale that is both encouraging and troubling about the current state of …
IRS Faces Challenges: Delayed Refunds, Misleading Measures, and Unchecked Claims Read More
SPRING CITY, PA — Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Rosandra Bailey, 28, of Philadelphia, on multiple charges related to an alleged check fraud scheme. The warrant follows a …
Arrest Warrant Issued for Philadelphia Woman in Spring City Check Fraud Case Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Friday that Damien Hartsfield, a Philadelphia man, will serve up to 12 years in prison for forging documents to evade child …
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Forging Documents to Avoid Child Support Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Sam Wolo, 23, of Philadelphia, was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a scheme involving the theft and alteration of checks from the …
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to Three Years for Robbing Postal Carrier and Check Fraud Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Estifany Herrera Cedano, 45, of Yonkers, NY, and Johnny Israel Ramos Castillo, 31, of the Dominican Republic, were sentenced this week for impersonating over 150 customers of …
Two Sentenced for Identity Theft Scheme Targeting Comcast and Charter Customers Read More
THORNDALE, PA — State Representative Dan Williams, D-Chester, is inviting residents to a free shred event on Saturday, June 8, aimed at helping them protect themselves from identity theft.
Rep. Dan Williams Hosts Free Shred Event to Combat Identity Theft Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Victor Uzor, a 36-year-old Nigerian national, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in a …
Nigerian National Sentenced in Multi-Million Dollar Email Scam Targeting U.S. Businesses Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal authorities have charged Kalien Frazier, a 29-year-old resident of Oakland, California, with an elaborate scheme involving wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, leveraging his position within …
Bank Employee Charged in Alleged Identity Theft Scheme Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) has issued a call to Pennsylvanians to be vigilant and proactive in protecting their personal information from identity theft. This arises in …
Pennsylvania Insurance Department Urges Caution in Wake of Data Breach: Implications and Protective Measures Read More