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The scam comes just weeks after the Pennsylvania Turnpike's switch to open road tolling.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker is pushing for a bill giving bank employees more authority to protect cyberfraud victims.
The Atlantic County Sheriff's Office is the latest local agency to warn about a scam demanding money for missing jury duty.
CBS News Philadelphia is in your corner with a scam alert from the Atlantic County Sheriff's Office.
CBS News Philadelphia is in your corner with a scam alert from the Atlantic County Sheriff's Office. Authorities say there's a man calling people and telling them there are warrants out for their arrest.
The FBI is warning that the holiday season is also prime time for criminals scheming to steal packages, personal information and money.
A Philadelphia UPS store owner and experts with the FBI share tips for keeping your money, information and holiday gifts safe as scams ramp up.
Kutztown Borough Police said a skimmer was found Dec. 1 on the Santander ATM located inside the CVS store's photo section.
The scammer is directing people to a number claiming it will reactivate their EBT cards.
A Pennsylvania man wants to warn others after he says a scammer called him and already knew his PECO account number.
A Montgomery County man says he was almost duped by a scam caller threatening his PECO utilities would be shut off. Here's his warning.
Ticketmaster is claiming some of its customers' digital tickets are being stolen through email scams. Here's what they told CBS News Philadelphia after we reached out.
FBI agents told CBS News Philadelphia these scammers often look for baby boomers with a lot of money in the bank.
Temple's Department of Public Safety said parents got calls from a person who claimed to be a police officer, said their child was arrested and requested money for their release.
A phishing scam is targeting Pennsylvania voters, officials say.
A phishing scam is targeting Pennsylvania voters, and officials say not to click on any links you receive in a text message.
The District Attorney and Sheriff in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania say a new scam is telling residents to pay Bitcoin to resolve active warrants.
Scammers are trying to take advantage of the family of fallen firefighter Corey Comperatore.
The Berks County District Attorney's Office is asking residents to stay vigilant after a phone call scam targeting residents is on the rise.
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are warning about a "smishing scam" attempting to get people's financial information.
Investigators with the department claim that someone has been calling county residents and falsely claiming to be Sgt. Riley of Northampton County's Sheriff's Department.
The PPA is warning drivers in Philadelphia about a phishing scam targeting customers with text messages claiming they owe money for unpaid tickets.
The scam targeting low-income families' SNAP benefits is being investigated by at least one federal agency as a part of larger, transnational organized crime.
The Secret Service is involved, and a Philadelphia city councilmember wants to see an investigation into the thefts.
Thousands of people are victims of stolen SNAP benefits in New Jersey every month, officials said.
Photographer Vernon Ray uses his skills behind the camera to lift up the community, but is now in need of support after $20,000 worth of his camera equipment was stolen.
CBS Philadelphia is proud to partner with the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists to award the annual Trudy Haynes Scholarship to a college student pursuing a career in journalism or communications.
The snow and ice are sticking around in the Philadelphia region under the extreme cold coming our way this week.
Immigrants and advocates are worried after President Trump announced plans for a mass deportation operation.
Will Howard, who starred at Downingtown West, helped Ohio State beat Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday night.
Photographer Vernon Ray uses his skills behind the camera to lift up the community, but is now in need of support after $20,000 worth of his camera equipment was stolen.
The snow and ice are sticking around in the Philadelphia region under the extreme cold coming our way this week.
The Eagles will host the Commanders next weekend in the NFC championship game at Lincoln Financial Field.
Immigrants and advocates are worried after President Trump announced plans for a mass deportation operation.
Will Howard, who starred at Downingtown West, helped Ohio State beat Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday night.
Photographer Vernon Ray uses his skills behind the camera to lift up the community, but is now in need of support after $20,000 worth of his camera equipment was stolen.
Supporters of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania and New Jersey celebrated his inauguration Monday.
Hundreds of volunteers gathered at Girard College on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to participate in the Greater Philadelphia MLK Day of Service.
A person was taken into custody in connection with a shooting at a Southwest Philadelphia laundromat that injured two people Monday morning.
Robert Ferguson, who wears many hats at Calvary Baptist in Chester, is the last living parishioner to have witnessed Martin Luther King Jr. speak at the historic church.
Immigrants and advocates are worried after President Trump announced plans for a mass deportation operation.
Supporters of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania and New Jersey celebrated his inauguration Monday.
For the 21st straight year, Stockton University paid tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday for the late civil rights leader.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy penned a letter to President Donald Trump regarding congestion pricing, saying it's an area in which the two of them can find common ground.
From Lincoln Financial Field to the Lehigh Valley, snow blanketed much of the Philadelphia region Sunday night. Here are the latest snow totals.
From Lincoln Financial Field to the Lehigh Valley, snow blanketed much of the Philadelphia region Sunday night. Here are the latest snow totals.
After President Biden gave his farewell address, friends and neighbors in Delaware reflected on his legacy.
Rev. Dr. John Moore of Dover Christian Church in Delaware has memorized more than a dozen of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.
A car crashed into St. John African Methodist Church in New Castle County early Monday morning.
A child has died after a house fire in Camden Wyoming, Delaware, fire officials say.
The American Cancer Society's annual trend report is out with some mixed results.
The Department of Environmental Protection is urging radon testing as Pennsylvania is one of the most radon-prone states in the U.S.
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
A Bucks County woman is speaking out after her insurance company decided to no longer cover weight loss drugs.
The death risk goes up to 1 in 100 for those who drink alcohol nine times per week, the report found.
Workers at the Pennsylvania Avenue Whole Foods store in Philadelphia are trying to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1776.
Retail department store chain Kohl's announced Thursday it would close 27 stores in 2025, with 10 stores to be shuttered in California and 17 others across 14 states.
The Macy's location on Market Street in Philadelphia is set to close sometime in March.
The Philadelphia Auto Show roars back in 2025 with many electric vehicles and classic cars at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
A winter storm expected to bring heavy snow to Philadelphia on Sunday is already impacting air travel.
The 2025 People's March is set to get underway at 11:30 a.m. and temporary road closures and parking restrictions have been implemented.
The scam comes just weeks after the Pennsylvania Turnpike's switch to open road tolling.
Meet newly retired Jackie Pettyjohn, who made history as SEPTA's first female train engineer.
Surveillance video captured the shocking moment the road folded beneath the SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood.
Will Howard, who starred at Downingtown West, helped Ohio State beat Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday night.
Will Howard, Jim Knowles and Al Golden are just some of the ties the College Football Playoff National Championship has to Philadelphia.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 15 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 123-109 on Sunday night.
The Eagles will host the Commanders next weekend in the NFC championship game at Lincoln Financial Field.
Saquon Barkley scored two touchdowns, including one in the fourth quarter, as the Eagles beat the Rams, 28-22, to advance to the NFC championship.
Who says you have to stay inside this winter? Bundle up and head out this weekend to one of the many events happening in the Philadelphia area.
David Lynch has died at the age of 78, his family announced.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
Red Rum Theater in Center City is offering a "Sex in the City" parody for fans of the beloved rom-dram TV series.
Sam Moore, who influenced musicians including Michael Jackson, Al Green and Bruce Springsteen, was inducted with Dave Prater into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
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.
You all loved this last year when we had bitterly cold temperatures — now with the return of the polar vortex, our Ross DiMattei is back with more cold weather experiments on the CBS Philadelphia Skydeck.
Firefighters responded to a fire that broke out after 4:30 a.m. at Saunders and North 27th streets in Camden, New Jersey.
With temperatures this cold, some residents might turn to supplemental heaters. Howard Monroe checks in with the Philadelphia Fire Department on cold weather safety.
Temperatures are dropping as low as the single digits with feels-like temps below zero possible across the Philadelphia region. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking these bitter cold temperatures and when they'll let up.
Photographer Vernon Ray uses his skills behind the camera to lift up the community, but is now in need of support after $20,000 worth of his camera equipment was stolen, Wakisha Bailey reports.