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Accused Scammer Busted At Doorstep Of Elderly Would-Be Victim Who Almost Lost Thousands: Police Accused Scammer Busted At Doorstep Of Elderly Would-Be Victim Who Almost Lost Thousands: Police
Accused Scammer Busted At Doorstep Of Elderly Would-Be Victim Who Almost Lost Thousands: Police A man accused of trying to scam an elderly woman out of thousands of dollars was busted as he showed up on her doorstep to collect the payment, state police said. Troopers taking the report of the scam at a home on Juniper Court in East Allen Township on Wednesday, July 27 were told by the 88-year-old homeowner that she received a call from someone claiming to be her grandson stating that he was in prison and needed money to get out of jail. Another person then got on the phone and claimed to be a lawyer before asking the woman for $6,500 in cash, police said. The woman reportedly withdrew…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Support Surges For Beloved Lehigh Valley Dad Who Died Of COVID Support Surges For Beloved Lehigh Valley Dad Who Died Of COVID
Support Surges For Beloved Lehigh Valley Dad Who Died Of COVID Support is surging for a beloved Lehigh Valley man who died after a battle with COVID-19. Matthew Schneider, 42, of Allentown, died on Sept. 30 at St. Luke's Hospital after fighting unspecified complications of COVID-19, according to his obituary. Born in Woodhaven, NY, Schneider leaves behind his wife of 18 years, Sabrina, and their three children, Aaron, Aydan, and Kaitlyn, his obit says. Nearly $4,000 had been donated to his family's GoFundMe page as of Dec. 1. "He was a devoted husband, son, brother, and father to three awesome kids," the page's founder Christina Moretz wrot…

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by Nicole Acosta