Chester County Real Estate Agent Charged in $2-Million Fraud Scheme
Marie Bontigao, who operated an "Exit Realty" franchise with locations in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware, is charged with operating a Ponzi scheme.
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Marie Bontigao, who operated an "Exit Realty" franchise with locations in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware, is charged with operating a Ponzi scheme.
Researchers say 10 percent of all food is either mislabeled or misrepresented. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl shows us the most common items that may not be what they seem.
"Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice is headed to prison.
The former television sportscaster admitted that he ripped off charities and individuals by offering to sell them sports travel packages to big games and then failing to deliver the merchandise.
Tollefson pleaded guilty to theft and related charges for stealing, according to prosecutors, more than $300,000 from more than 200 people.
For 3½ years, prosecutors say, Ross Rabelow operated American Comfort, selling home care contracts to elderly residents who wanted to remain in their homes.
Rosanna Rodriguez, of Middlesex, pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to defraud the United States. She faces up to five years in prison when she's sentenced Jan. 12.
Fraudsters are aware that the people most likely to fall victim to fraud are those who have already been the victim of fraud.
Sheriff Russell Bono says at least one victim has reported a loss of $600.
Matthew Amato has admitted he made false statements for bank loans in order to benefit Fattah Jr.
A spokesman for the Pennsylvania attorney general says more than $160,000 was taken by stoking false fears among targeted seniors that loved ones were in trouble.
Prosecutors say Alston Buchanan employed more than two dozen people who would spread the word that, for an upfront payment, they could have their monthly Comcast bills reduced.
The panel on Thursday found Nicodemo Scarfo guilty of several counts including racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud.
A judge sentenced Brandon Irving to 3-6 months behind bars for theft and conspiracy.
The Department of Justice has charged a former University of Pennsylvania doctor with theft and fraud for allegedly misusing federal cancer research funds.
Prosecutors say they had seven witnesses ready to go who would have told the judge they contracted with the Tollefson, 61, for sports packages and gave him money, but never received anything.
The scam involves fraudulent email messages claiming to be from the IRS's Taxpayer Advocacy Service.
A Lancaster County man and his former company, Flying Tigers, are charged with conspiracy, fraud involving airplane parts and other offenses.
"I knew the money was gone," Ingrid Robinson acknowledged after the sentencing in federal court in Philadelphia. "I did this because I was honoring my daughter."
Police in Gloucester County are investigating multiple scams in which an individual claims to be an employee of a gas company contacting local businesses and corporations.
A former Philadelphia lawyer plead guilty today to one count of wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud clients of the legal firm in which he was employed.
Police say defendant Shelton Thomas, 47, stole about $95,000 from victim Raymond Campbell, 93, of West Philadelphia.
Under federal guidelines, Joe Giudice faces a potential sentence of 37 to 46 months and Teresa Giudice could get 21 to 27 months.
A woman who allegedly filed false and fraudulent immigration petitions for clients while working as a paralegal in southern New Jersey has made her initial court appearance.
The 61-year-old former television sportscaster and Philadelphia media personality was taken to prison yesterday after failing to post the required ten percent of his $250,000 bail.
