Monday, June 22, 2020

Woman Scammed Out of $67,000 by Fake Employer

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a report of theft by deception in the North Union Township section of Eagle Rock.

Police say on June 19th, 2020, they learned a 73 year old Hazleton woman was offered job by a fake employer to send money for a business-related debt.

The victim sent various amounts of money to the fake employer totaling $67,000.

Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville at (570) 874-5300.