Coverage dated November 5, 2026

4 New York men charged in fake cash-return scheme in 16 Pa. counties, including Berks, Northampton

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

The men allegedly used counterfeit bills to buy goods and then returned them for real money. They targeted Kohl’s, Target, Home Depot and other stores, officials say.

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  1. We Are Central PA

    Four N.Y. men charged in PA 'fake cash' scheme spanning 16 counties (opens We Are Central PA)

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    HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Four New York men are facing felony charges after they were accused of running a fake cash-return scheme across 16 Pennsylvania counties. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Thursday that Fitzroy James, Fabian Coke, Gabriel Young and Christopher Nicholas wer…

  2. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    Four N.Y. men charged in PA 'fake cash' scheme spanning Midstate counties (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Four New York men are facing felony charges after they were accused of running a fake cash-return scheme across 16 Pennsylvania counties. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Thursday that Fitzroy James, Fabian Coke, Gabriel Young and Christopher Nicholas wer…

  3. WFMZ Allentown

    4 New York men charged in fake cash-return scheme in 16 Pa. counties, including Berks, Northampton (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    The men allegedly used counterfeit bills to buy goods and then returned them for real money. They targeted Kohl’s, Target, Home Depot and other stores, officials say.

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