Woman charged in alleged Eagles Autism Foundation ticket scam

Authorities say Kaityn Faust posed as an employee and took over $2,000 from fans seeking discounted tickets.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A 28-year-old Schuylkill Haven woman named Kaityn Faust has been charged with theft and related crimes after allegedly posing as an employee of the Eagles Autism Foundation and taking over $2,000 from at least five people by offering discounted game tickets that were never delivered.

Why it matters

The alleged scam has raised concerns that it could damage public trust in the Eagles Autism Foundation, which relies on community support for its fundraising efforts to help children with autism.

The details

According to authorities, Faust offered fans discounted Eagles tickets that she claimed would support the Eagles Autism Foundation, but she never provided the tickets. Victims were connected to Faust through social media or mutual friends, and in one case a Worcester Township woman sent $750 to purchase tickets using Apple Pay. Investigators later traced an email address used in the scam back to Faust.

  • In September, several police departments in Montgomery County began receiving reports of the alleged scam.
  • The alleged incidents occurred between September 2025 and February 2026.

The players

Kaityn Faust

A 28-year-old Schuylkill Haven woman who has been charged with theft and related crimes for allegedly posing as an employee of the Eagles Autism Foundation and taking over $2,000 from fans seeking discounted tickets.

Britt Bernard

A parent whose 6-year-old son has been involved with the Eagles Autism Foundation since the summer of 2024. Bernard expressed concern that the alleged scam could damage public trust in the foundation.

Eagles Autism Foundation

A nonprofit organization that raises funds to support autism research and services. The foundation has stated that the alleged scam was not affiliated with the organization.

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What they’re saying

“It makes me really angry, honestly, especially because of the work we do with them, the fundraising that we do. We rely on people in our community to trust us.”

— Britt Bernard, Parent of child involved with Eagles Autism Foundation (6abc.com)

“Eagles tickets are expensive as it is, and for somebody to put money out of their pocket to 1, think they're going to an Eagles game and 2, think that they're supporting a cause that they may have an interest in, it's really sad.”

— Britt Bernard, Parent of child involved with Eagles Autism Foundation (6abc.com)

“It could put a bad taste in the community's mouth and maybe now they don't want to involve themselves with fundraising with us.”

— Britt Bernard, Parent of child involved with Eagles Autism Foundation (6abc.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Kaityn Faust out on bail.

The takeaway

This alleged scam highlights the importance of verifying the legitimacy of charitable fundraising efforts, especially those involving high-demand items like sports tickets. The Eagles Autism Foundation has emphasized that charity tickets can only be purchased through its official auction platform to prevent such fraudulent activities.