New Programs Helping To Stop Unwanted Telemarketers, Robocalls
Millions of people are on the national "Do Not Call" registry. But many still receive unwanted phone calls from telemarketers and computerized robocalls.
Millions of people are on the national "Do Not Call" registry. But many still receive unwanted phone calls from telemarketers and computerized robocalls.
AT&T is being sued by the government over allegations it misled millions of smartphone customers who were promised unlimited data plans but instead experienced slow speeds while browsing the Internet or watching streaming video.
State Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced a large, national settlement with AT&T Mobility for a practice called "cramming."
T-Mobile US became the target of a federal investigation and lawsuit Tuesday amid allegations that it bilked potentially hundreds of millions of dollars from its customers in fraudulent charges.
Scam artists are trying to use funeral home newsletters as a way to hack into your computer.
The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning about scam artists pretending to be protecting you from telemarketers.
The Federal Trade Commission wants your help to stop harassing robocalls to cell phones and landlines.
Do you go into sticker shock every time you need medicine for your pet? Well, consider shopping around the next time your pet gets sick. Your veterinarian is not the only place selling the drugs you might need for Spot or Fluffy.
Commercial robo-calls - almost all of them scams - are illegal without your written permission, but they are proliferating rapidly, say Federal Trade Commission officials. The challenge is to find new technology to beat these scam artists, says Carnegie Mellon professor Raj Rajkumar.
If you want a body like Kim Kardashian, the government wants you to know that buying a pair of Skechers Shape-Ups is not going to do it.
If you want a body like Kim Kardashian, the government wants you to know that buying a pair of Skechers Shape-Ups is not going to do it. The Federal Trade Commission went after the company for deceptive advertising, and now consumers are getting refunds.
Identity theft is a growing problem in the technology age, so today law enforcement officials gathered together to learn ways to curb the crime.
Pittsburgh Public Safety said two people have been arrested in connection with the Point State Park slashing.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designated two common forever chemicals as hazardous substances.
Brayan Bello allowed one hit in six innings, Rob Refsnyder hit his first home run of the season and the Boston Red Sox breezed past the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Friday night.
There's a big push right now to better connect doctors and patients.
Mountain View Middle School in Cumberland County canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children's book author Maulik Pancholy.
Pittsburgh Public Safety said two people have been arrested in connection with the Point State Park slashing.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designated two common forever chemicals as hazardous substances.
Brayan Bello allowed one hit in six innings, Rob Refsnyder hit his first home run of the season and the Boston Red Sox breezed past the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Friday night.
There's a big push right now to better connect doctors and patients.
Mountain View Middle School in Cumberland County canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children's book author Maulik Pancholy.
Three local Republican state House members are among the few being challenged within their party primary.
Three local Republican state House members are among the few being challenged within their party primary, and that includes state Rep. Marci Mustello of Butler. KDKA-TV's Jon Delano reports.
KDKA-TV's Jon Delano has more.
The 50th House District includes all of Greene County and 24 municipalities in Washington County.
A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.
The summer fuel blend along with inspections and maintenance at refineries are partially to blame for the rising prices.
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Police say weather emergencies are ripe opportunities for scammers and unlicensed contractors.
PTL's Katie O'Malley is getting a look inside the gigantic, brand new Dick's House of Sport store that just opened at Ross Park Mall in the North Hills.
One realtor said no matter what neighborhood, home values are way up in Pittsburgh.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Daisy was at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center where "Footloose" is getting a fresh new twist!
We were joined by students from IUP Friday morning to give us a lesson in 3D printing!
On PTL this morning, Katie got a sneak peak at some of the new features at the park ahead of opening day on April 20!
We were joined by Gloriana Tenney, the creator of GiGi's Cookie Co. We made Kennywood-themed cookies ahead of the park's opening!
Vince Fannick was charged with 117 counts of insurance fraud, theft by deception and unlawful talking.
Is the city of Pittsburgh about to fall off a fiscal cliff?
An untold number of 55-gallon drums containing radioactive waste are buried in shallow trenches on a site in Armstrong County.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he wants to stop independent pharmacies from closing up.
Independent pharmacists blame middlemen who they say are sucking the life out of your community pharmacy.
There's a big push right now to better connect doctors and patients.
Coal miners can breathe at least a small sigh of relief with the new federal rule that cuts their exposure to silica dust.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Just like your eyes can help diagnose health issues, your feet can also be an indicator of something wrong.
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
Brayan Bello allowed one hit in six innings, Rob Refsnyder hit his first home run of the season and the Boston Red Sox breezed past the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Friday night.
Russell Wilson is no stranger to the baseball diamond.
Crosby has one year left on his contract.
Skenes has struck out 27 batters in four appearances for the Indianapolis Indians.
Jaromir Jagr, Pittsburgh Penguins legend, returned to action Thursday for the first time since turning 52 and immediately scored.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
President Joe Biden visited Pittsburgh to meet with steelworkers, promising to keep U.S. Steel American-owned.
The Labor Department has issued a new rule intended to protect coal miners from poisonous silica dust.
The Ferri family says that the store will be closing at the end of May.
The coffee shop with a mission began in 2016 and has now expanded to our area.
Mountain View Middle School in Cumberland County canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children's book author Maulik Pancholy.
Swindell will be joined by Ashley Cooke as part of Pittsburgh Brewing Company's inaugural summer concert series.
Record store day is this Saturday, which is what independent record store owners call their Super Bowl.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
A man was found shot to death inside a home in Pittsburgh's Larimer neighborhood on Friday.
A woman was slashed in the neck on Friday night in Point State Park in Pittsburgh.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designated two common forever chemicals as hazardous substances, which experts say is a critical step to protect your health.
For women, having a baby is considered one of the best days of their lives. But for some, particularly women of color, it can be more of a day full of fear and loneliness. So, there's a big push right now to better connect doctors and patients. KDKA-TV's Lindsay Ward reports.
Several areas across Pittsburgh flooded after setting another daily rain record.
From the path of totality in Erie to 97% coverage in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanians experienced the rare solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Numerous areas saw rising floodwaters on Tuesday and Wednesday
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is going to the Eagles.
Two people died in a massive house explosion and in Crescent Township that could be heard and felt for miles in Western Pennsylvania on the morning of Tuesday, March 12, 2024.