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Snack Thief Faked Invoices for Big Pay | Pittsburgh News
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A Little Debbie distributor in Pennsylvania uncovered a scam in which James Powell allegedly faked invoices for snack deliveries to major retailers like Walmart and Giant Eagle, pocketing commissions for phantom shipments while forcing the distributor to reimburse stores. Powell, now jailed in West Virginia, faces multiple charges including forgery and fraud, with prosecutors seeking to recover over $17,000. The case exposes how easily deceptive schemes can infiltrate even the snack aisle—and how intricate distribution networks can be exploited by a single schemer.
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