Amazon faces trial over whether it duped people into enrolling in Prime
The FTC alleges Amazon tricked consumers into signing up for a Prime subscription and making it hard to cancel.
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The FTC alleges Amazon tricked consumers into signing up for a Prime subscription and making it hard to cancel.
Regulators allege Ticketmaster used deceptive pricing and sales tactics, costing consumers billions of dollars.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Chris Devenski has been suspended for three games and fined for intentionally throwing at Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart.
Utz Quality Foods is recalling some of its Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips because an ingredient may be contaminated by salmonella.
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
Passengers aboard the ship are in good spirits but may have to quarantine for "eight weeks," a World Health Organization official told CBS News.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they'll be casting ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers will weigh in on House and state races.
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Chris Devenski has been suspended for three games and fined for intentionally throwing at Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart.
Utz Quality Foods is recalling some of its Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips because an ingredient may be contaminated by salmonella.
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
Passengers aboard the ship are in good spirits but may have to quarantine for "eight weeks," a World Health Organization official told CBS News.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they'll be casting ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers will weigh in on House and state races.
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they'll be casting ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers will weigh in on House and state races.
Democrat Amy Acton is running unopposed in her party's primary for Ohio governor, but she'll face some steep challenges in the November general election.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
Wegmans now owns the land in Cranberry Township that will house its first Pittsburgh-area location.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Graduation is one of those moments you dream about for years, and then your finances creep back into the picture. We’re helping the class of 2026 take their first steps towards financial freedom.
We know those summer temperatures are coming, and so is Mother’s Day! Chef and content creator Doug Heilman shows how to make a citrus loaf cake that’s perfectly fresh and just in time to sweeten up Mother’s Day.
If you ran the Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, then you’re probably extra tired. Runners know sleep is important. Greg Trzcinski from the Original Mattress Factory is here to quiz us on our sleep knowledge!
Watch as the PTL hosts jump into an immersive experience called “Ascend,” a 360-degree theatrical experience at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are declining routine preventive care for their newborns. Doctors say the trend is raising concerns.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Chris Devenski has been suspended for three games and fined for intentionally throwing at Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pittsburgh's three major league sports teams are teaming up to help fight food insecurity.
Oneil Cruz hit a tie-breaking single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Carmen Mlodzinski had a career-high 10 strikeouts, Pittsburgh tied the MLB record for consecutive walks in an inning, and the Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 17-7.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Gaffigan announced a continuation of his "Everything Is Wonderful!" Tour and he'll stop in Pittsburgh in November.
An early-morning fire on Tuesday forced several people out of the Bridgeville Towers senior high-rise apartment building. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele shares more.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
The fire broke out around 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday morning.
The health department posted a consumer alert for Carbonara's Ristorante in Castle Shannon last week, citing a number of health code violations that were discovered during a recent inspection.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
