Consumer Reports: How To Avoid Medical Identity Theft
Medical identity theft is a crime on the rise. Nearly 2.5 million cases were reported in 2014, an increase of 20 percent from the year before.
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Medical identity theft is a crime on the rise. Nearly 2.5 million cases were reported in 2014, an increase of 20 percent from the year before.
Frank Abagnale is one of the world's most famous con artists and was depicted by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film "Catch Me If You Can."
A state lawmaker has taken up an effort in Harrisburg to stop PennDOT from selling people's personal information to third parties for profit.
A man who the FBI says conned a South Korean steel company out of $375,000 by falsely claiming he could help them book a Pharrell concert has pleaded guilty to online dating scams that cost a western Pennsylvania woman and others nearly $1 million.
Although there have been political challenges to Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane's authority with a suspended law license, a new legal challenge has been filed in Allegheny County Court.
The Justice Department says it has shut down an online marketplace where cybercriminals bought and sold hacked databases, malicious software and other products that could steal information from computer systems.
A federal grand jury has indicted a foreign citizen in a conspiracy to file more than 900 phony federal tax returns seeking $2.2 million in refunds by using employee information stolen from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Police have charged a western Pennsylvania woman with identity theft because they say she used her sister's automatic teller machine card to withdraw $120 on the day she died.
By all accounts, the breach of Anthem, an Indianapolis-based Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance company, was stunning.
Nearly every business has a fax machine, so do plenty of homes.
Your personal information is everywhere: bills, bank statements, blank checks, and even credit card offers and magazine subscriptions.
Two women are facing a long list of charges, accused of stealing items and customer information from a local credit union.
With not that many weeks before Christmas, shoppers in stores and on-line are spending lots of dollars to make their holiday a sweet one.
KDKA has done a lot of reporting on the record number of car break-ins in Westmoreland County, but recently one happened with a twist and it involved credit card fraud.
In the wrong hands your insurance card is worth a fortune. It's actually the largest target of identity thieves who want it to obtain free health care.
There's a new scam alert for Pennsylvania Turnpike EZ Pass customers.
A woman who authorities say was mistakenly released from the Fayette County Prison on Friday is now back in police custody.
Everybody likes to get a package in the mail, but the U.S. Postal Service is warning that scam artists are taking advantage of that.
Close to two dozen UPMC employees have become the recent victims of identity theft.
Another woman has come forward saying someone stole credit cards from her purse while she was watching a movie at a local theater, and then went on a shopping spree on her dime.
A Butler County woman has been sentenced to prison for stealing her parents' identities so she could fraudulently obtain $729,000 in student loans - much of which she used to pay for plastic surgery.
There are two new scams to warn you about.
Problems with Facebook are on the rise, up 30 percent in the last year, according to a Consumer Reports National Research Center study.
The fear of someone stealing your financial information and going on a shopping spree has helped drive sales of identity theft protection services. Americans now spend an estimated $3.5 billion a year on these services. However, Consumer Reports is advising consumers to save their money.
Customers can earn five times the amount of usual perks this weekend when shopping at Giant Eagle or Market District stores.
The Steelers will face the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in October.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is making flirting with no-hitters a regular thing.
Paul Skenes allowed two hits and struck out a season-high 10 over eight innings to help the Pirates beat the Rockies 3-1.
Live updating West Virginia primary election results for May 12, 2026.
Customers can earn five times the amount of usual perks this weekend when shopping at Giant Eagle or Market District stores.
The Steelers will face the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in October.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is making flirting with no-hitters a regular thing.
Paul Skenes allowed two hits and struck out a season-high 10 over eight innings to help the Pirates beat the Rockies 3-1.
Live updating West Virginia primary election results for May 12, 2026.
Live updating West Virginia primary election results for May 12, 2026.
Residents heading to the polls in West Virginia's primary election now must present a valid photo ID in order to vote.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump nominated Mastriano, who ran for governor of Pennsylvania in 2022, to serve as ambassador to Slovakia.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht said he is leaving the Democratic Party, citing what he described as growing antisemitism in the party.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
Dr. Lori is appraising more of your antiques and family heirlooms. The theme today is ceramics and pottery.
How do you throw a graduation party that everyone will be talking about? Here to help us serve up a crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for celebrating, is Chef Crystal Baldwin from Giant Eagle.
Daisy is taking us to Betsy Wentz Interior Design in Sewickley to talk with a few designers for inspiration we can all use!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We all know how easy it is for life to feel overwhelming and our moods to take a hit, but what if a few small changes could make a big difference?
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and Ron Smiley discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, we’re trying the new strawberry Smiley Cookie from Eat'n Park!
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
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.
Allegheny Health Network is putting out a warning about a new social media trend.
Workers at Butler Memorial Hospital say they're ready to walk off the job if hospital management doesn't come to terms with them.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
A new report from Public Citizen identified several Pittsburgh-area hospitals that could be at risk of closing due to federal budget cuts.
The Steelers will face the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in October.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is making flirting with no-hitters a regular thing.
Paul Skenes allowed two hits and struck out a season-high 10 over eight innings to help the Pirates beat the Rockies 3-1.
Evgeni Malkin might get his wish to remain in Pittsburgh.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
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.
Riverlife will reopen its free-to-access barge platform, Shore Thing, later this month.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
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.
Police, city officials and community advocates held a public safety forum on Tuesday night at Point Park University. The event was hours after a 19-year-old died in a shooting in Downtown Pittsburgh's Market Square on Monday night.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
The tattooing industry in Pennsylvania is largely unregulated, meaning just about anyone can become a tattoo artist or open a tattoo shop without oversight. That will likely soon change in Allegheny County. Barry Pintar reports.
For this month's Parent Panel, we're tackling a tough one. What do you do when punishment and consequences just aren't working?
We're showing you how one local film festival is lifting up smaller filmmakers and bringing their incredible talent into the spotlight. It all starts with a special event featuring Rick Sebak. Boaz caught up with him to talk about all things "The Strip Show" and how the festival comes together.
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.
