Feds: Philly man stole $98K through ‘secret shopper’ Craigslist scam
David Brister, 56, allegedly posted fake jobs on Craigslist, sent victims counterfeit checks and stole $98,000 in a series of wide-ranging Internet scams.
Philly PD warn of prepaid card scam that’s cost merchants over $10K
Police are investigating a scam using fake prepaid credit and debit cards that’s swindled Philadelphia-area merchants out of over $10,000 in bogus payments.
Lawyer exposes scam in Orthodox Jewish community
A wealthy family in the Orthodox Jewish community was being scammed out of thousands by fraudulent charity solicitors.
East and west coast cops partner to nab scam artist
The NYPD and California’s Seal Beach Police Department are partnering in a search for a man suspected of scamming an elderly woman out of $30,000.
Nigerian man to serve two years for Craigslist wire fraud scam
Authorities said Nigerian man Adebowale Ayodeji Owoaje worked with Philadelphia-area co-conspirators to defraud Craigslist posters out of over $100,000.