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Sen. Bob Casey working to eliminate junk fees
Sen. Bob Casey is calling on the federal government to help ban so-called junk fees that often catch consumers off-guard.
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Sen. Bob Casey is calling on the federal government to help ban so-called junk fees that often catch consumers off-guard.
Reese's may be violating state and federal laws with a sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups.
If this rule is finalized in the coming months, businesses could face up to a $50,000 fine per violation.
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is a monopoly.
Consumers interested in entering Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes contests are instead being deceived by "illegal dark patterns," a court complaint said.
The FTC said Amazon "duped millions of consumers" into signing up for Prime, in violation of federal laws.
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon for what it calls a years-long effort to enroll consumers without consent into its Prime program and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
FTC is fining GoodRx for alleged unauthorized disclosures of consumers' personal health info to Facebook, Google, others.
The scammers are mostly on the internet.
The Federal Trade Commission is making sure the public is aware of online baby formula scams.
Did a package arrive at your home that you didn't order? The FTC is warning of what they call "brushing" scams.
The Federal Trade Commission is warning people about a new scam.
The FTC says more than two dozen websites have been selling Clorox and Lysol products then never delivering them.
The U.S. Department of Justice is warning citizens of a phone scam that appears to target the elderly.
Google has agreed to pay a record $170 million penalty to settle accusations that YouTube broke the law when it knowingly tracked and sold ads targeted to children, the FTC and the state of New York said Wednesday.
Equifax will pay up to $700 million to settle with the Federal Trade Commission and others over a 2017 data breach that exposed Social Security numbers and other private information of nearly 150 million people.
The Federal Trade Commission is issuing more than $1.95 million in refunds to Pittsburgh-area residents who bought a deceptive weight loss system.
The Federal Trade Commission announced two major actions against allegedly fraudulent charities for veterans Thursday.
Facebook faces two new federal lawsuits for allegedly violating the trust of the millions of users whose personal data was shared with the data-mining firm Cambridge Analytica.
If your child bought something from Amazon's app store without your permission, you may be able to get your money back.
Your smart TV is not only giving you access to a world of entertainment and information, it may also be remembering everything you watch.
More than two billion of our emails and passwords were compromised last year.
Congress sent legislation to President Barack Obama that could make it easier to get tickets to popular shows, sports events and concerts.
Smart phones are everywhere and they can track our whereabouts, but how about a billboard that can track us when we are nearby with that same phone?
AT&T Mobility LLC has been slapped with a $100 million fine for offering consumers "unlimited" data, but then slowing their Internet speeds after they reached a certain amount.
The fact that Pittsburgh has a shot at getting a WNBA team in the future is getting a lot of reaction around the city.
Amber Haefner, a beloved teacher in the Bethel Park School District, has died.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
She's facing more than a thousand felony charges.
Is Latrobe, Pennsylvania, the birthplace of professional football?
The fact that Pittsburgh has a shot at getting a WNBA team in the future is getting a lot of reaction around the city.
Amber Haefner, a beloved teacher in the Bethel Park School District, has died.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
She's facing more than a thousand felony charges.
Is Latrobe, Pennsylvania, the birthplace of professional football?
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
Josh Shapiro has been getting questioned by Pennsylvania and the country about whether he's going to join the Democratic ticket with Kamala Harris.
The FBI's statement came after its director testified that there was still "some question" about what grazed former President Donald Trump's right ear.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
Threats and violence are a major concern heading into the November election.
A sushi restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was hit with a consumer alert after an inspection.
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The state is suing a Pittsburgh-area home contractor who allegedly requested large sums for unfinished jobs.
Parents have their eyes on back-to-school shopping but it can get expensive.
A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
The 2024 Olympic Games kick off today and we have a few local names to look out for!
We're in the middle of summer, but it's never too early for Christmas, right? David and Heather took a crafting lesson with Steel City Craft Emporium's Tom Swartz, and vendor and instructor, Denise Fialkovitch.
Zac Coughlin, the founder and creator of Zac's Sweet Shop, put us to work on the show today. We helped him make some sweet treats!
David and Heather met Zac Coughlin, the founder and creator of Zac's Sweet Shop, on today's show.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation aimed at saving pharmacies from going out of business.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is initiating new patrols Downtown focused on smoke shops and the street activity around them.
Columbia Gas wants to abandon service to the Burhan-Crouse Funeral Home.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
People with special needs or dementia are at a greater risk of wandering away, but now, law enforcement in Washington County can find them in minutes.
Pittsburgh was ranked 17th among the 100 largest cities in the United States.
Patients at a local hospital can choose not to be given opioids before, during and after surgeries.
Dr. Paul Leong, the owner of Sistine Plastic Surgery, joined us to share advice on what daily routines will make a difference for mature skin and how to properly use some common products like retinol.
The fact that Pittsburgh has a shot at getting a WNBA team in the future is getting a lot of reaction around the city.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reported to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for another summer of training camp action.
Four of the star athletes representing the United States are from the Pittsburgh area.
Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.
The 2024 Olympics will be in Paris this summer, but the locations for the upcoming Winter Games in 2026 and Summer Games in 2028 have already been chosen. Here's where they'll be.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
Some brides are left scrambling after a local bridal shop closed.
Amazon said it is looking to fill over 600 full-time jobs with positions starting at $17.75 an hour.
The state is suing a Pittsburgh-area home contractor who allegedly requested large sums for unfinished jobs.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh discusses the sports topics of the day.
One person was severely injured at a federal research center in South Park Township.
An idea from a 7-year-old three years ago has turned into an impressive fundraising event.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a half a billion-dollar development to bring new housing, offices and stores to East Liberty is still on hold. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan has the latest.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reported to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for another summer of training camp action.
KDKA-TV had a busy day on Friday at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
People in the Pittsburgh area are cleaning up after storms rolled through on Wednesday.
To celebrate a company-wide Community Day, KDKA held a food donation drive for the people who need the most help in our area. The Talk Pittsburgh team loaded the donations up and took them over to Jubilee Kitchen. Here's a look!