Fortnite players charged for unwanted items set for $126 million refund
Does Fortnite owe you money? Here's how to get a slice of the $126 million refund the Federal Trade Commission is sending to eligible players this week.
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Does Fortnite owe you money? Here's how to get a slice of the $126 million refund the Federal Trade Commission is sending to eligible players this week.
Beginning this week, the FTC's crackdown on hidden fees will go into effect, and here's how it will impact you.
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.
A man is facing charges after police said an argument at a GetGo gas station led to a road rage crash that injured four people in Westmoreland County.
Pennsylvanians will now be able to hunt on more Sundays.
McDonald's is reviving its long-lamented Snack Wrap and leaning into affordable eats as it looks to reverse a rare sales slump.
Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz on Tuesday announced his intention to participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby.
Yaccarino joined X in June 2023, shortly after billionaire Elon Musk bought the site formerly known as Twitter.
A man is facing charges after police said an argument at a GetGo gas station led to a road rage crash that injured four people in Westmoreland County.
KDKA is announcing the launch of KDKA Originals, a new documentary series, with its first installment, "In the Crosshairs: The Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump."
Pennsylvanians will now be able to hunt on more Sundays.
McDonald's is reviving its long-lamented Snack Wrap and leaning into affordable eats as it looks to reverse a rare sales slump.
Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz on Tuesday announced his intention to participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby.
David Dutch and Jim Copenhaver recounted the terror of being shot during the 2024 Trump rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a lower court order that blocked sweeping layoffs of federal workers at nearly two dozen agencies.
A group in the South Hills is making sure their voices are heard in Harrisburg.
Two Pittsburgh City Council members are calling for an investigation of their sergeant at arms.
President Trump said the U.S. will impose steep levies on imports from 20 countries starting next month, raising pressure on trading partners.
New protections are offered to SNAP recipients in Pennsylvania amid an increase in food stamp thefts.
City Mission has served thousands of meals and offered shelter to many over the years.
Amazon's Prime Day event is underway.
We sat down with Saving with Shayna to learn more about why this is the week to score some deals.
Shake Shack, a popular fast-food restaurant chain, is coming to the Ross Park Mall.
Ron joined us for a new edition of Something to Tech About!
Pittsburgh's boating scene is really making a splash this summer, and we're diving right in. We hopped aboard one of the coolest cruises on the Ohio River with Cat Boat Excursions.
Rania showed us the secret behind her latest summer showstopper, blueberry streusel pie.
Puppy Cake debuted on "Shark Tank" back in the day, and now they're baking up big business right here in our own backyard. We met the CEO and founder of Puppy Cake, Kelly Costello, on today's show.
A new spot in town has people thinking Palm Springs meets Palm Beach, but right here in Pittsburgh. PTL's Summer Spirits Week jumped into vacation mode at Palm Palm.
We've all dropped our car off at a body shop or dealership hoping for the best.
A young local police officer took his own life and pointed to Lasik eye surgery complications as the reason.
A Pittsburgh-area couple says they hired a company a year ago to build a safe and accessible home addition.
The Pittsburgh police union says a recent incident on the South Side should be raising alarms about the level of police staffing in the city.
Some Pittsburgh City Council members want to reduce the penalties for sex work from jail time to a fine.
A young local police officer took his own life and pointed to Lasik eye surgery complications as the reason.
Residents of East Brady Borough are asked not to drink the tap water after an unknown chemical was found in a sample.
The new contract runs through 2028 and will continue to give Cigna beneficiaries access to AHN facilities and doctors.
In Greene County, Brittanny Groover is fighting two major battles right now: stage three melanoma and keeping her Medicaid.
As the Pittsburgh area deals with the extreme heat, doctors are warning that there can be serious health consequences.
Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz on Tuesday announced his intention to participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Westmoreland County isn't short of great golf courses and Willowbrook Country Club in Apollo is one of them.
The Pirates are 0-5 to start their nine-game road trip headed ahead of the All-Star Break.
Gavin McKenna, who turns 18 in December, is regarded as a generational talent.
Amazon's Prime Day event is underway.
A new ranking from LoveFood.com lists Pamela's as the best diner in Pennsylvania.
Shake Shack, a popular fast-food restaurant chain, is coming to the Ross Park Mall.
Many businesses are welcoming the furries with open arms.
A federal judge is blocking Georgia's law requiring age verification for social media accounts.
Julian McMahon's last acting role before his death was playing the prime minister of Australia in Netflix's murder mystery series "The Residence."
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.
The partial verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial came on the second day of deliberations. The jury will return to deliberate on the final count Wednesday.
According to the Pittsburgh Film Office, Pittsburgh is one of the busiest film production cities in the country.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the "dill-lightful" festival, event organizers have announced the debut of the newest attraction.
Allegheny County police are investigating after an Uber driver and their passenger were each injured in an overnight shooting in Homestead. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele shares the latest.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
Ron joined us for a new edition of Something to Tech About!
Pittsburgh's boating scene is really making a splash this summer, and we're diving right in. We hopped aboard one of the coolest cruises on the Ohio River with Cat Boat Excursions.
Rania showed us the secret behind her latest summer showstopper, blueberry streusel pie.
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
The 125th playing of the U.S. Open got underway Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.
