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Counterfeit Money Found in Clearfield County

BRADFORD TWP - A counterfeit one hundred dollar bill was used in a transaction in Bradford Township earlier in the month.According to police on August 13th an unknown person used the fake money at the Bigler Mini Mart just past... Read More.

Eli Lilly warns about dangers of fake and counterfeit Mounjaro, Zepbound

Thursday, June 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly issued a warning in an open letter on Thursday about the dangers of fake and compounded versions of its diabetes and weight loss medications Mounjaro and Zepbound.The company also announced new lawsuits against wellness centers and medical... Read More.

What to know about the counterfeit, mishandled Botox injections causing harmful effects across US

Wednesday, April 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- alongside the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and local and state health departments -- is continuing to investigate after 19 people across nine states have experienced harmful reactions after being given botulinum toxin... Read More.

Homeland Security Investigations cracks down on counterfeit goods ahead of Super Bowl

Thursday, February 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Homeland Security Investigations is cracking down on counterfeit goods before Super Bowl LVIII, a top HSI official told ABC News."We're looking at folks, criminal organizations who are taking advantage of large-scale sporting events," Jim Mancuso, head of the Homeland Security Investigations... Read More.

Counterfeit Ozempic found in US drug supply, FDA warns

Saturday, December 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As Ozempic and other drugs used for weight loss continue to soar in popularity, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new warning for consumers.On Thursday, the FDA announced it had seized "thousands of units" of counterfeit Ozempic... Read More.

Homeland Security Investigations, Boston Police warn of counterfeit goods and tickets during NBA Finals

Tuesday, June 7 by ABC News

(BOSTON) -- Authorities from Homeland Security Investigations and the Boston Police Department are warning that there could be an uptick in counterfeit NBA goods and tickets being sold, as the series shifts to Boston for Game 3 on Wednesday."Criminals have been known to exploit... Read More.

Counterfeit $100 bills used in Ridgway

Saturday, March 12 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA - The Ridgway/Johnsonburg Dollar General store received two counterfeit $100 bills, and now police are investigating where the fake money came from.Around 8:30 on Wednesday, an unknown black male suspect came to the store and bought an ash tray, using a $100... Read More.

Authorities seize nearly $100 million in counterfeit goods ahead of Super Bowl

Friday, February 11 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Homeland Security Investigations has seized nearly $100 million in fake goods, including counterfeit Super Bowl merchandise, ahead of Sunday’s big game, a top HSI official told reporters on Thursday.HSI is the Department of Homeland Security’s investigative arm.Steve Francis, who serves as... Read More.

$3,000 worth of checks forged in Shippenville

Monday, December 6 by wcednews

Shippenville, PA – In Clarion County, someone forged checks worth $3,000.State Police in Clarion don't give many details, just that the forgery happened to the victim, a 55-year-old Shippenville man, multiple times between March and November 2021.It's being investigated as a case of forgery... Read More.

Counterfeit $100 bill used at Big Run business

Monday, August 16 by wcednews

Big Run, PA - Someone used a counterfeit $100 bill at a Big Run business recently.The victim, a 61-year-old Punxsutawney woman, first noticed the fake bill on Aug. 13, but she says it could have been given to the business any time within the... Read More.