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The scammer tells the customers they are deliquent on their account and need to pay the balance in order to avoid a service shutoff.
If you don't have health insurance -- or don't have good coverage -- one answer could be a click away.
So did you receive any gift cards this holiday that you really didn't want? Or maybe you have a handful of gift cards with small balances remaining and you don't know what to do with them?
Want to start 2012 on the right foot? One way to do that is by digging out of all the financial clutter accumulated last year.
The elderly are particularly vulnerable to extreme cold, and a geriatric expert is offering tips on keeping senior citizens safe.
Cold weather is murder on car batteries. And that proved true Wednesday morning, when temperatures across the Delaware Valley plummeted into the low teens.
If you're suffering from a holiday spending hangover, the new year brings an opportunity to get your finances back on track.
A multi-jurisdictional investigation during the NHL Winter Classic has led to the seizure of tens of thousand of dollars' worth of counterfeit merchandise in Philadelphia.
We're doing less talking and more texting on our cell phones. But there are signs that's changing, too.
During the holidays did your home start looking like the inside of a toy store? 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds there's a real reversal taking place in some homes as more and more families are choosing to live with less.
As we head into 2012, are you having a more and more difficult time paying your mortgage? While the economy is slowly improving, it's not happening fast enough for those at risk of losing their homes.
We all get them from time to time, presents that don't exactly fit our taste or style. Around the holidays there may have been more than one dud under the tree.
So what impacted your bottom line in 2011? With the economy still shaky, the stock market rocky, and loans still tough to come by, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that many faced financial challenges this past year.
Between 100 and 120 Sears and Kmart stores will be closed, the retailer said Tuesday, after terrible holiday sales during what is the most crucial time of the year for retailers.
So did Santa bring you what you had asked for this year? If not, you better get cracking and make some returns.
Remember, it's the thought that counts, and that's why millions of Americans will head back into stores next week to return gifts that missed the mark during the holidays.
Many people wait to last minute to buy their Christmas trees.
If you've waited until the final days, the eve of Christmas, you're likely considered a last minute shopper.
The end of the year is fast approaching and for many frequent fliers- it could also mean the end of certain airline privileges.
The holidays mean travel for many of us, and if you have an infant or toddler, you also know that travel can mean one big headache.
Do you plan on doing any traveling during the holidays? If you use public computers to check in for a flight or at a hotel, criminals could be watching every move you make and recording every key you type.
The time for Christmas shopping is quickly drawing to a close. But there are many people who still have gifts to buy.
AAA Mid-Atlantic is out with a survey that finds more and more motorists are putting off buying a new car, opting instead to go the repair route.
Shoppers are rushing around to get those last minute gifts. Just trying to find a parking spot near a store should be a competitive sport! There's just one question for these consumers: why?
The holidays are wonderful -- unless you fall victim to a scam artist. They're out in force and targeting senior citizens.
A water main break Thursday night has prompted a boil water advisory and forced the Chichester School District to cancel classes Friday.
The Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company in Upper Darby Township was placed out of service Wednesday night. Now, residents are concerned about who will respond to calls.
Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm both went yard, and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers, 5-3, on Opening Day.
Strathmere has been one of the hardest hit Jersey Shore towns by erosion, and it remains under a local state of emergency.
The Philadelphia market is one of the 20 nominees in the running for the award for the fifth consecutive year.
A water main break Thursday night has prompted a boil water advisory and forced the Chichester School District to cancel classes Friday.
The Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company in Upper Darby Township was placed out of service Wednesday night. Now, residents are concerned about who will respond to calls.
Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm both went yard, and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers, 5-3, on Opening Day.
Strathmere has been one of the hardest hit Jersey Shore towns by erosion, and it remains under a local state of emergency.
The Philadelphia market is one of the 20 nominees in the running for the award for the fifth consecutive year.
A water main break Thursday night has prompted a boil water advisory and forced the Chichester School District to cancel classes Friday.
The Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company in Upper Darby Township was placed out of service Wednesday night. Now, residents are concerned about who will respond to calls.
The Philadelphia market is one of the 20 nominees in the running for the award for the fifth consecutive year.
Philadelphia Judge Kia Ghee says her journey was shaped by her family and her commitment to serving the community.
Two officers were justified in the fatal shooting of an ex-Delaware County police officer who was wanted on child rape charges, officials said.
Strathmere has been one of the hardest hit Jersey Shore towns by erosion, and it remains under a local state of emergency.
Ashley A. Fisler, a former teacher at a Washington Township middle school, was charged with sexually assaulting a student, officials said.
A Medford Lakes police officer received the Medal of Honor Wednesday night for his life-saving efforts earlier this month.
The Garden State is experiencing dry conditions, but officials now have a new tool to help prevent a major wildfire from spreading.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm both went yard, and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers, 5-3, on Opening Day.
The reigning NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies will open their regular season at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, March 26.
The Philadelphia Phillies will begin the 2026 season on Thursday vs. the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park.
Joel Embiid scored 35 points in his return to the lineup from injury, Paul George had 28 points in his first game since serving a 25-game suspension, and the 76ers rolled to a 157-137 victory over the Bulls.
The only perfect bracket left after the opening weekend of the men's and women's NCAA tournaments belongs to a teen from Pittsburgh.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
AJ Tantala, who had life-saving kidney surgery, was surprised with Phillies tickets to the game vs. the Texas Rangers on Saturday.
Tammie Souza has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Thursday night.
Upper Darby officials said there was no lack of fire coverage in the Drexel Hill section of the township, even as one of its stations went out of service.
In just a few weeks, families will begin filling the beaches down the Jersey Shore, but many cities and towns have endured severe erosion.
The company headquartered in King of Prussia, just outside Philadelphia, is home to the official bat of Major League Baseball — and supplies a few Phillies players with custom bats. Nikki Dementari reports.