Unexpected deliveries led South Philly neighbors to uncover attempted fraud scheme
A South Philadelphia homeowner says a series of unexpected package deliveries turned out to be something far more concerning than a shipping mistake.
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A South Philadelphia homeowner says a series of unexpected package deliveries turned out to be something far more concerning than a shipping mistake.
A woman in Lebanon County was scammed out of more than $300,000 in an online romance scheme.
Nineteen people, including several home healthcare workers, have been indicted for allegedly billing the U.S. government over $4 million for thousands of hours that they did not actually work, federal authorities announced Tuesday.
Authorities say home health workers conspired with patients to bill the federal government for care that was not performed.
A recent Gallup survey found 1 in 10 Americans said they or someone in their home was scammed in the past year. A CBS News Philadelphia anchor wants to help others avoid the same costly mistake.
Tax Day is less than 2 months away, and there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your refund money if you haven't already filed. Regina McCann Hess, a financial planner and founder of Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Forge Wealth Management, shares tips with our Josh Sidorowicz in this preview of the latest In Your Corner podcast episode.
Two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to Minneapolis after a friend told them the taxpayer-funded programs there presented "a good opportunity to make money," pleaded guilty to wire fraud on Monday.
A Pennsylvania woman spent seven months fighting to get more than $4,000 in unauthorized withdrawals reversed by her bank.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
Federal prosecutors announced new indictments Thursday in the widening Minnesota fraud scandal, this time involving two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to Minneapolis after a friend told them the taxpayer-funded programs there presented "a good opportunity to make money."
A Philadelphia woman who says her SNAP benefits were stolen is relying on food banks this month. Experts share how to protect your money.
SNAP benefits, which help people pay for food, are still being stolen in Pennsylvania. Experts say the EBT cards could be more secure.
A New Jersey family hired a contractor to replace their roof, but three years later, the work hasn't even started.
After searching online for help installing her dishwasher, Helenann Knopp connected with a scammer.
From bizarre scams to customer service nightmares, CBS News Philadelphia is in your corner with the latest consumer issues. Josh Sidorowicz reports.
Carlito Cortez was assigned to investigate a theft but instead tried to scam a woman out of her estate, DA Jen Schorn said.
Former Yardley and Langhorne police officer Carlito Cortez is charged with multiple crimes after authorities say he convinced a wealthy woman who was a theft victim to sign over her estate to him.
A Philadelphia woman recently found out that fighting debit card fraud can be very different from credit card fraud.
Charlie Javice, the founder of a college financial aid startup company, has been convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million.
A skimming device was found at a 7-Eleven in Mt. Ephraim, New Jersey on Wednesday, police said.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.
The FBI is warning that the holiday season is also prime time for criminals scheming to steal packages, personal information and money.
A Philadelphia UPS store owner and experts with the FBI share tips for keeping your money, information and holiday gifts safe as scams ramp up.
Black Friday deals are heating up online, but some scammers are out to get your money and your personal information. Reporter Josh Sidorowicz shares tips for keeping your money safe.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
