DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A central Pennsylvania business owner is facing charges after allegedly selling a customer’s high-value Pokémon cards and taking the money for personal gain.
According to the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police, Matthew Caleb Williamson is facing charges of deceptive business practices and theft by deception in connection with the incident.
Police said that a family in Lower Paxton Township reported being defrauded by a business, Williamson Cards and Collectibles LLC, and its owner, identified as Williamson, on March 10, 2026.
The victims told police that they met Williamson at regional card shows and asked him to evaluate their vintage Pokémon card collection, with plans to pay for high-quality grading.
Grading cards is the process of sending them to a professional third-party company staffed with experts who authenticate them and assess their condition, according to Black Label Grading.
The family said they met with Williamson multiple times, paid him, and handed over the cards to have them sent for grading. Police said the total value of each card could have ranged from $2,000 to $30,000, depending on its grade.
Police said that Williamson failed to provide the family with proof that he had submitted the cards and eventually admitted to selling them for personal gain.
According to police, the documents provided by Williamson showed he was knowledgeable about the card business and exploited the victims for personal gain.
The Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police said it collaborated with the East Pennsboro Police Department during the investigation. The charges were filed in Cumberland County.
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