Prosecutors say a 28-year-old Schuylkill Haven woman turned Eagles fandom and a beloved charity into her personal side hustle, taking more than $2,000 from at least five people for game tickets that never existed. Investigators identified the suspect as Kaityn Faust and allege she posed as an employee of the Eagles Autism Foundation while pitching discounted seats to Eagles games across Montgomery County.
According to authorities, the buyers thought they were scoring a deal that would also support the foundation. Instead, they sent money through peer-to-peer payment apps, then waited for Ticketmaster transfers or portal access that never arrived. Faust is now facing theft-related charges.
An affidavit says the complaints started rolling in around September, when a Worcester Township resident reported sending $750 via Apple Pay for three Eagles vs. Cowboys tickets that never showed up, according to PerkValleyNow. The court papers say the buyer received emails from someone using the name "Brooke Myers" who promised a portal release for the tickets. Investigators later traced that email account back to accounts allegedly linked to Faust.
Similar reports from Upper Merion, Lower Providence and Bridgeport described nearly identical storylines, according to the affidavit: payments made, followed by delays, excuses and ultimately no tickets.
How Investigators Say The Ticket Pitch Worked
Law enforcement officials say the seller connected with Eagles fans either through social media or mutual friends. She allegedly told buyers the seats would benefit the Eagles Autism Foundation and instructed them to send money through Apple Pay, Cash App and other peer-to-peer services, 6abc reports.
After the payments went through, victims received emails promising that Ticketmaster transfers were on the way. Those transfers, investigators say, never materialized. Authorities also told reporters the foundation confirmed there were no employees with the names used in the messages to buyers.
The allegations have hit particularly hard for families who rely on the foundation. Britt Bernard, whose 6-year-old son has participated with the Eagles Autism Foundation since summer 2024, told 6abc she was "really angry" that someone would exploit the organization’s name. She warned that stunts like this can erode trust in local fundraising and make people think twice before supporting future events.
Device Records Investigators Say Point To The Defendant
Search warrants and digital records became key to the case. The affidavit says the Gmail account used in the follow-up emails was tied to an Apple iPhone model that investigators linked to Faust, according to PerkValleyNow. Comcast records, the filing states, connected IP addresses accessing that email account to a Schuylkill Haven residence and an address in King of Prussia.
The same affidavit notes investigators found internet searches on the device for phrases including "Eagles autism foundation ticket scam" and "How to know if cops are investigating you." Court papers list the defendant as Kaitlyn Marie Faust, 28, and say she has been charged with multiple misdemeanor counts. She is free on $7,500 unsecured bail and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Feb. 24.
Foundation Response And A Warning For Fans
In a message highlighted by local outlets, the Eagles Autism Foundation said someone had been impersonating an employee and reminded fans that any charity tickets are distributed only through its official auction platform, according to NBC10 Philadelphia. The group urged supporters to stick to official channels and avoid sending money through peer-to-peer apps to strangers advertising seats on social media.
Police echoed that advice and said buyers should save screenshots, payment confirmations and any messages if something feels off. Instead of trying to hash out informal refunds, they recommend taking those records straight to local law enforcement.
The Montgomery County investigation is still active, and detectives say they expect more victims may surface as they continue to track leads. Anyone with information about the alleged scheme is asked to contact their local police department or the Pennsylvania State Police.
