8 Charged With Faking Injuries After Minor SEPTA Accident In 2009
In April 2012, SEPTA contacted the Philadelphia District Attorney's office after receiving what were reportedly multiple fraudulent personal injury claims.
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In April 2012, SEPTA contacted the Philadelphia District Attorney's office after receiving what were reportedly multiple fraudulent personal injury claims.
Nine people have turned themselves in to face theft and fraud charges stemming from a minor bus accident last spring.
The victims thought they would be able to stay in their homes, paying rent, until they got back on their feet and were able to buy back the property. But they wound up losing their homes instead.
Police in Lansdale are searching for a suspect who stole a woman's credit card and has made over $5,000 in purchases.
A former Philadelphia Housing Authority worker will spend more than four years in prison for extorting $25,000 in kickbacks from two contractors.
The attorney general's office is bringing charges against two former caseworkers in a Delaware County welfare office for allegedly diverting state funds for their own use.
Prosecutor Chris Diviny says defendant John Baird, operating Christian Pilgrim Tours, offered trips to Christian pilgrimage sites, even promised an audience with the pope on one trip, but trips were cancelled and victims lost their money -- over $400,000 in all.
This scam reportedly used phony documents to make illegal profits on overbuilt condos and a defendant who tried to murder a witness.
Summer is prime time for big concerts and big games. But not reading the fine print on a ticket, or getting caught up in a scam, can leave fans on the outside looking in. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has some important advice for ticket buyers.
A Darby woman is charged with selling the identities of children in a tax scam that stretched back to 2009. That's the finding of a federal grand jury, in what's called a 'superseding indictment.'
Police say over the last few days, they have received reports of fraudulent activities sayiing that tow truck drivers knocked on their doors asking for money to pay the towing fee for their neighbor that they say was involved in an auto accident.
An investigation by the New Jersey State Comptroller found that Shapiro's Shoes billed Medicaid for over 300 pairs of orthopedic footwear, but gave its customers sneakers.
An Atlantic City Housing Authority staffer faces allegations that he stole thousands of dollars by creating and paying fraudulent contractors and invoices.
The federal indictment just unsealed charges 34-year-old Patricia Fountain, who works for the IRS, and 39-year-old Larry Ishmael with defrauding the US government.
Less than a week after she was released from prison for scamming people by pretending to have cancer, Alicia Tolton was on the phone making a profanity-laced call to one of the victims who testified at her sentencing.
Prosecutors say Dr. Joseph Kubacki's compensation was based in part on production, so he made notes on charts of patients he did not see, to boost billings.
So far there are two cases against Kenneth Staiger, and a third is being investigated.
Police issued an arrest warrant for the 27-year-old Croyden man alleging he filed a false claim to collect workers' compensation.
Witpain Township police say 22-year-old Tiffany Mitchell ripped off an elderly man by preying on his sympathies with phony stories.
Janet Gitney remains behind bars in lieu of $7.5 million bail, on several felony charges.
Jeffrey Abramowitz's crimes cost victims their homes, their businesses, and their life savings.
An IRS spokesman says if they need to reach you about a tax return, they will do it either by phone or through the mail -- not with an e-mail.
If you have received correspondence from the New Jersey attorney general's office saying that you're eligible to take part in a mega financial settlement, don't believe it.
Adriano Sotomayor had been on the lam for more than three months before being nabbed in Las Vegas. He is charged with bilking one elderly nun out of a quarter of a million dollars.
Corruption in the Philadelphia Sheriff's office leads to another guilty plea.
The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. Thursday in the Delaware County borough.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
Thursday through the weekend in the Philadelphia region will feature daily chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Kyle Schwarber spent time honoring veterans before the Phillies' game Wednesday and gave them a private tour of Citizens Bank Park.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking, two-run triple in Washington's six-run 11th inning, and the Nationals snapped their seven-game skid with a 10-4 victory over the Phillies.
The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. Thursday in the Delaware County borough.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Thursday through the weekend in the Philadelphia region will feature daily chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Kyle Schwarber spent time honoring veterans before the Phillies' game Wednesday and gave them a private tour of Citizens Bank Park.
The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. Thursday in the Delaware County borough.
Members of the LGBTQ+ community are demanding answers after the Philadelphia Police Department's response to Pride celebrations in the Gayborhood sparked backlash.
Police in Prospect Park are looking for a man they say assaulted a girl inside a Dollar Tree store.
Pappou's Pizza Pub on Baltimore Pike in Delaware County is closing after more than 40 years in business.
Vito Maglio, 69, was found dead in the Schuylkill River in 2015, months after he was reported missing.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says the best cheesesteaks are in Camden — not Philadelphia.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Neighbors are pushing back on a plan to turn the former Freeway Golf Course into a housing development.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
A driver is in custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after police say he crashed into the Ridgewood Senior Living homes.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Kyle Schwarber spent time honoring veterans before the Phillies' game Wednesday and gave them a private tour of Citizens Bank Park.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking, two-run triple in Washington's six-run 11th inning, and the Nationals snapped their seven-game skid with a 10-4 victory over the Phillies.
Saquon Barkley saw a clip of Barry Sanders on NFL Films when he was a kid that left a lasting impression.
Luis Arraez had two hits and two RBIs in his Philadelphia debut, Jesús Luzardo allowed four hits in eight innings and the Phillies beat the Nationals 5-0 for their fourth straight victory.
Newly acquired Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez is excited to be in Philadelphia and in a playoff race.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
An Aldan, Pennsylvania, police officer shot and killed a man on Thursday morning, law enforcement sources tell CBS News Philadelphia. Ray Strickland reports.
Tropical humidity is in place as a heat wave begins in the Philadelphia area. Dewpoints in the 70s will make it feel 10-15 degrees hotter and there will be the chance for spotty storms. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Bill Kelly says Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be incredibly humid as we enter another heat wave. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia is known as the cheesesteak capital of the world, but New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says not so fast.
Pappou's has been open in Delco since 1979 and is known for its wings.