Idaho man accused of selling fake spotted lanternfly permits
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Oct, 08:19 · Archive
An Idaho man is accused of selling fraudulent permits for spotted lanternfly eradication in Pennsylvania.
An Idaho man and his company are accused by the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office of scamming residents and businesses by selling fake permits and training courses for the eradication of the invasive spotted lanternfly. Kevin Wardell allegedly mailed fraudulent letters that impersonated the state Department of Agriculture.
How it is being reported
- Alleged scammer sold fake permits for spotted lanternfly eradication in PennsylvaniaAn Idaho man is being sued by the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office for allegedly scamming businesses into buying fake permits and training courses for the eradication of the invasive spotted lanternfly. Prosecutors allege Kevin Wardell sent out fraudulent letters presented as warnings from the Department of Agriculture.PhillyVoice · 30 Sept, 21:55
- Scammer sold fake spotted lanternfly permits to Pa. residents, AG saysAn Idaho man and his company are accused of mailing fake materials while impersonating the state agriculture department.PennLive · 30 Sept, 16:41
In this story: Kevin Wardell · Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office · Department of Agriculture · Pennsylvania · Idaho
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