\ud83d\udcb2Prosecutors say a Bucks County adjuster kept $82K meant for NJ & PA clients\ud83d\udcb2Elderly homeowners among victims left without money for critical repairs\ud83d\udcb2Authorities warn more victims may exist<\/p>\n
BENSALEM, Pa. \u2014<\/a> A Bucks County-based insurance claims adjuster kept thousands of dollars in insurance claims meant for elderly clients in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and police believe there are more victims.<\/p>\n Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan says Joseph Breitenbach, 53, owner of Patriot Public Adjusting, in Bensalem acted as a public adjuster on behalf of clients. As a public adjuster, Breitenbach represented the policyholder to negotiate a claim with insurance companies between September 2023 and September 2024.<\/p>\n Breitenbach collected at least eight checks totalling approximately $82,000 intended to pay for the repair of storm and water damage to policyholder properties, according to Khan, who said “not one red cent” was received by his clients.<\/p>\n Joseph Breitenbach<\/p>\n Joseph Breitenbach (Bucks County District Attorney’s Office)$82K in claims money allegedly never reached victims<\/p>\n Among the four victims Khan said were ripped off by Breitenbach were:<\/p>\n An elderly client from Montgomery County <\/a>who never received $33,000 to repair a leak in her homeA elderly Trenton client who was never paid $18,000 on a property damage claim,A\u00a0Bensalem Township<\/a> man was defrauded of $14,000 in storm damage claimsA Hamilton (Mercer) woman who did not receive over $17,000.<\/p>\n Breitenbach was charged with numerous charges, including felony counts of insurance fraud, theft by deception, forgery and deceptive business practices<\/p>\n Khan asked anyone who believes they are a victim of Breitenbach to contact the District Attorney’s office at 215-348-6354. Report a correction<\/a> \ud83d\udc48 | \ud83d\udc49 Contact our newsroom<\/a><\/p>\n Six Flags, NJ reveals major progress ahead of 2026 Season (PHOTOS)<\/p>\n An exclusive look at the construction underway at Six Flags Great Adventure as of Mar. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n
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