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(North Beaver Twp., Lawrence County, Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are reporting that they were called to a residence on Mohawk School Road in North Beaver Twp. Lawrence County for a report of of theft by deception via ID theft.
Troopers reported via release that a unnamed 58-year-old female said that she received a text message from an unknown number. She then proceeded to research the company that was listed on the text messages and discovered it was a company in Florida to which she contacted. Upon making contact with the company she gave them her biographical information and as a result a loan for approximately $20,833.00 was opened in her name. Troopers said in the release that the incident occurred between January 27, 2022 and march 14, 2022. Police are continuing to investigate at this time.