A Schuylkill County woman is facing numerous fraud charges after police in Montgomery County say she posed as an employee of the Eagles Autism Foundation to sell non-existent Philadelphia Eagles tickets to multiple victims.
following a joint investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police and municipal departments in Lower Providence, Bridgeport, and Upper Merion.
Police allege Faust defrauded at least five victims out of more than $2,000 combined by claiming she had access to discounted tickets through her employment with the team’s charity. Investigators alleged that Faust never worked for the organization and used the proceeds to pay for personal expenses.
The investigation into Faust’s alleged activities began in September when multiple individuals contacted law enforcement in Montgomery County to report similar scams.
Police say Faust solicited buyers through Facebook, text messages, and word-of-mouth references from friends and co-workers. Investigators allege Faust told prospective buyers she worked directly with the Eagles Autism Foundation, and in some cases, claimed she worked with Kylie Kelce or Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie.
According to court documents, victims sent Faust payments ranging from $170 to $750 via Apple Pay and Cash App for tickets to games against the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams, and Denver Broncos.
When the tickets were not delivered, victims reportedly received emails from an individual identifying herself as “Brooke Myers,” who claimed to be a co-worker of Faust’s at the foundation. The emails assured victims that the tickets would be released through a portal closer to game day.
Police said investigators executed a search warrant on the Gmail account used by “Brooke Myers.” Google records indicated the account was accessed by an Apple iPhone 15, the same model phone owned by Faust, and IP addresses associated with Faust’s residence and the residence of an ex-boyfriend.
Investigators say they confirmed with the Philadelphia Eagles organization, the Eagles Autism Foundation, and representatives for Kylie Kelce that neither Kaitlyn Faust nor anyone named “Brooke Myers” had ever been employed by them.
During an interview with police on Oct. 9, Faust allegedly claimed she was also a victim. She told investigators she had been communicating with a woman named “Rebecca Murphy” on Facebook Marketplace and believed she had been hired by the foundation, despite never receiving employment paperwork or orientation materials.
Faust denied being “Brooke Myers” and told police she had begun refunding victims after realizing the tickets were a scam.
However, police say a forensic search of Faust’s cellphone contradicts her claims. Police say they found no communications with a “Rebecca Murphy” on the device.
Instead, investigators reportedly found an internet search history on Faust’s phone including terms such as:
- “How to know if cops are investigating you”
- “Racketeering”
- “Theft by deception”
- “Identity forgery”
- “If you pay everyone back can you still get criminal charges”
Additionally, police cited text messages between Faust and her mother regarding a news report about the ticket scam. In the exchange, Faust allegedly wrote, “I didn’t find her (Rebecca Murphy) … I knew it was spam.”
Investigators also interviewed Faust’s ex-boyfriend, who reportedly told police the relationship ended due to the ticket scheme. He said Faust had told him she was employed by the Eagles and working on the Kylie Kelce podcast. He told police he had referred friends to her for tickets.
Faust was arraigned Tuesday before Magisterial District Court Judge Cathleen Kelly Rebar in Montgomery County. She’s been charged with numerous misdemeanors, including multiple counts of theft and receiving stolen property.
Bail was initially set at $75,000 unsecured but was modified to $7,500 unsecured.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 24.
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