Mar. 9, 2026
Man Pleads Guilty in NCAA Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme
Jalen Smith recruited players to fix games for big payouts
Mar. 8, 2026
Philadelphia Courts Warn of Scam Text Messages Alleging Unpaid Tolls
The court system says the messages demand payment for alleged toll violations and request sensitive information.
Mar. 7, 2026
Philadelphia Courts Warn of Fake PA Turnpike Toll Scam Texts
Fraudulent messages claim toll violations and demand payment via QR code
Mar. 4, 2026
Utility Scam Reports Climb as National Consumer Protection Week Begins
Nearly 200 scam attempts reported to PPL Electric in first two months of 2026
Mar. 4, 2026
Local Contractor Charged with Fraud in Lower Moreland Home Project
Authorities say contractor took payment but never started agreed-upon work
Mar. 3, 2026
Bradford County Man Sentenced for $350K Wire Fraud
76-year-old ordered to pay restitution and serve probation for nearly 17-year scheme.
Mar. 3, 2026
Ex-Erie County Business Owners Sentenced in Health Care Fraud Scheme
Aaron Hertel and Michael Brown each received 6 years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and health care fraud.
Mar. 3, 2026
Delco Woman Loses $70K To Identity Theft: Police
State Police in Media probe major case after Concord Township resident's savings account was drained
Mar. 3, 2026
Scammer Tries To Buy 3 iPhones Using Glen Rock Resident's Information
The fraudster stole the victim's Verizon account details to make purchases in Pennsylvania.
Mar. 3, 2026
Pittsburgh Man Indicted on Fraud, Identity Theft Charges
Mahmoud Almasry accused of illegally entering US, using deceased person's identity for nearly a decade
Mar. 2, 2026
Elderly Eastern PA Residents Scammed Out of Millions
State officials say over $76 million was lost to scams in 2025 alone, with many more cases going unreported.
Mar. 2, 2026
Thousands-Year-Old Weapons Seized at Philadelphia Airport
Customs officers confiscated dozens of Bronze Age swords and arrowheads from a shipment destined for Florida
Feb. 28, 2026
Chester County Man Charged with Home Improvement Fraud After Arrest on Bench Warrant
Police say the 46-year-old suspect failed to appear for a preliminary hearing related to an earlier investigation.
Feb. 25, 2026
Nevada Ranked as America's Most Deceitful State
New study finds Nevada residents lie, cheat, and scam the most compared to other states
Feb. 25, 2026
Oil City Woman Sentenced to Probation for Fake Money and Truck Theft
Wendy Jean Mellring pleaded guilty to charges related to using prop money at a garage sale and stealing a pickup truck the next day.
Feb. 24, 2026
Chambersburg Woman Arrested for Credit Card Fraud and Theft
September Anne Lewandoski accused of over $18,000 in fraudulent purchases and theft from employer
Feb. 24, 2026
Willow Grove Man Sentenced for Insider Trading Scheme
Carlos Sacanell received 2 years in prison and a $5,000 fine for trading on nonpublic information about CVS's acquisition of Oak Street Health.
Feb. 23, 2026
Police Seek Suspects in Milton Card Skimming Case
Skimming device found on payment terminal, fraudulent purchases made on EBT accounts
Feb. 22, 2026
Nursing Home Employee Charged for Stealing Resident's Debit Card
Rodele Assad accused of using resident's card to make unauthorized Amazon purchases
Feb. 20, 2026
Woodland Hills School Board President Resigns After Theft Charges
Terri Lawson accused of misusing Rankin Borough credit card for personal purchases
