Pennsylvania man warns about scam targeting PECO customers in Philadelphia area
A Pennsylvania man wants to warn others after he says a scammer called him and already knew his PECO account number.
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A Pennsylvania man wants to warn others after he says a scammer called him and already knew his PECO account number.
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 Secret Service is involved, and a Philadelphia city councilmember wants to see an investigation into the thefts.
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.
Thousands of people are victims of stolen SNAP benefits in New Jersey every month, officials said.
More victims in the Philadelphia area are coming forward in a scam targeting low-income families' where their SNAP benefits are suddenly vanishing from their accounts.
A man from Chester said his SNAP benefits, sometimes referred to as food stamps, were stolen and now he said he has no idea how he's going to put food on the table.
The FBI says romance scammers are getting more sophisticated and sinister than ever before, and the popularity of dating apps has given the criminals an easy in.
E-ZPass customers should not click on links in unsolicited text messages about their accounts, the PA Turnpike Commission said.
Jenkintown police are investigating several reports of online and phone scams. Several came in just the past few days.
More people on dating apps are being targeted by scammers using bots and artificial intelligence, according to experts.
After collecting payment for custom headstones, New Castle County Police said Gregory Stefan would tell scam victims that his business had gone bankrupt and he couldn't uphold their contract.
New Britain Township Police said they've investigated two reports of gift card tampering involving more than 100 gift cards at Giant.
Law enforcement officials are warning businesses of scammers that are accepting payments and soliciting booth reservations for a fake event at the PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center.
The Bucks County Sheriff is warning people in the county and across the area that someone is impersonating staff to scam victims out of thousands of dollars.
A man was shot multiple times and killed Sunday in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood, police said.
The Sixers are promoting Jameer Nelson to be the team's executive vice president of basketball operations under new president Mike Gansey, according to a league source.
The Pride March and Festival in Philadelphia brought thousands of people together to celebrate.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
A woman was taken into custody after police said she shot a man inside the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing on Sunday morning.
The Pride March and Festival in Philadelphia brought thousands of people together to celebrate.
A man was shot multiple times and killed Sunday in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood, police said.
The Sixers are promoting Jameer Nelson to be the team's executive vice president of basketball operations under new president Mike Gansey, according to a league source.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
A woman was taken into custody after police said she shot a man inside the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing on Sunday morning.
A man was shot multiple times and killed Sunday in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood, police said.
The Pride March and Festival in Philadelphia brought thousands of people together to celebrate.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
A woman was taken into custody after police said she shot a man inside the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing on Sunday morning.
A young man shot and killed in South Philadelphia over the weekend was identified by police as 22-year-old William Schmidt.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
From newsroom to taproom, the new lager is launching just in time for America's 250th anniversary.
The NTSB released a preliminary report Thursday on the school bus crash in Gibbstown that left a child dead in May.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after he doused his workplace in gasoline in a series of arsons in South Jersey Thursday, officials said.
After a controversial paid parking ordinance was recently repealed and rescinded, Diamond Beach residents are taking a stand again.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
The Sixers are promoting Jameer Nelson to be the team's executive vice president of basketball operations under new president Mike Gansey, according to a league source.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
Jacob Gonzalez hit his first major league home run, Colson Montgomery also went deep and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
Brandon Marsh hit his first homer off a left-handed starter in nearly four years as the Phillies defeated the White Sox Friday night.
Adolis García hit his first home run in nearly a month as the Phillies beat the Padres 6-4 Thursday to complete a season sweep.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
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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.
The annual Philly Pride March begins at 11 a.m. Sunday in the Gayborhood, and will make its way toward the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for this year's festival and celebration of the LGBTQ community. CBS News Philadelphia's Chilekasi Adele has a preview from the Parkway.
Thousands of cyclists are peddling to New Jersey for the American Cancer Society's annual Bike-A-Thon: Bridge to Beach fundraiser. Now in its 54th year, Sunday's ride has raised more than $1 million in the fight against cancer.
Is your cat being silly? Or is their behavior an indication of something more serious? On this week's Pet Project, Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson takes a look quirky cat attitudes.
The weekend wraps up on a sunny, warm and breezy note with high temperatures in the upper 80s across the Delaware Valley. The week starts more seasonable before another heat wave begins on Thursday.
Rain and storms rolled through the Delaware Valley Saturday evening. Now, the region will cap off the heat wave with highs near 90. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.