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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.
When it comes to identity theft, Pennsylvania ranks 14th in the nation. It's a distinction we would rather live without, but with so much of our personal information out there - it can be easy pickings for thieves. More than 8 million Americans have their identities stolen each year and that's why it's so important to keep your personal information private. One way to do that is to shred your documents, but don't trust just any shredder to keep you safe.
Identity theft is a growing problem in the technology age, so today law enforcement officials gathered together to learn ways to curb the crime.
More than two dozen City of Pittsburgh employees have become the victims of identity theft. According to our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the city was notified over the weekend that at least 29 workers from multiple departments were affected.
The last person you'd think would be the victim of identity theft is a child -- young and innocent with no independent financial means.
On today's show: Happy 20th Anniversary, Pittsburgh Today Live!
A senior from North Allegheny Senior High School and a senior from State College Area High School were among the 161 winners.
Mother's Day may be joyful in many homes, but for even more, it can be a day of pain.
Unfortunately, the rain is sticking around for another day in the Pittsburgh area.
Whether it's picking up a book, petting a dog, or riding a horse, we've got plenty to do this weekend!
A senior from North Allegheny Senior High School and a senior from State College Area High School were among the 161 winners.
Mother's Day may be joyful in many homes, but for even more, it can be a day of pain.
Unfortunately, the rain is sticking around for another day in the Pittsburgh area.
Whether it's picking up a book, petting a dog, or riding a horse, we've got plenty to do this weekend!
Dr. Christie Hilton at Allegheny General Hospital knows a lot about breast cancer and how it can impact women both at home and at work.
As KDKA-TV political editor Jon Delano reports, Sen. Bob Casey is facing his strongest Republican competitor since he challenged and defeated Sen. Rick Santorum nearly two decades ago.
The race between Sen. Bob Casey and Dave McCormick is expected to be one of the most hotly contested elections in the nation.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will sign a bill that prohibits the use of cellphones while driving a car after it passed both chambers of the General Assembly in Harrisburg on Wednesday.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a ticket transparency bill aimed at protecting music fans when they buy tickets for shows.
A popular drink will soon disappear from Panera's menu after some people say it harmed their health.
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The Popeye's in Robinson has been ordered to shut down after an inspection found several violations.
Pittsburgh's first Shake Shack is opening this month.
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a ticket transparency bill aimed at protecting music fans when they buy tickets for shows.
Dave Kuiawa, from Fine Wine and Good Spirits, joined us for our 20th-anniversary celebration to show us three different drinks that personify David, Heather and PTL!
Dr. Lori brought "What's It Worth" to the PTL 20th anniversary celebration!
Billy Porter performs a special song at PTL's 20th anniversary show.
Tony Award-winner and Pittsburgh native, Billy Porter, sat down with David and Heather during our 20th-anniversary special about his career.
To kick off the 20th-anniversary celebration of PTL, we brought back Jennifer Antkowiak, Kristine Sorensen and Jill Neely, two of our former hosts and the original producer of the show.
A popular drink will soon disappear from Panera's menu after some people say it harmed their health.
Three billion dollars will be spent to clean up the rivers and streams in southwestern Pennsylvania.
The PA Cyber head says the bill will result in massive layoffs and cripple their operations.
The founder and former CEO of PA Cyber was sentenced to prison six years ago for funneling millions of taxpayer dollars into dummy corporations and his pockets.
Vince Fannick was charged with 117 counts of insurance fraud, theft by deception and unlawful talking.
Dr. Christie Hilton at Allegheny General Hospital knows a lot about breast cancer and how it can impact women both at home and at work.
A popular drink will soon disappear from Panera's menu after some people say it harmed their health.
The donation will help further the work of AHN's cardiac electrophysiology program.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer, Dr. Charles Mount says.
Skenes will be on the mound for tomorrow night's game against the Cubs at PNC Park.
Killebrew says he's usually a private person but feels okay being in the spotlight if it helps kids have fun.
The Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly recalled infielder Nick Gonzales from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.
DeJuan Blair, Darrell Revis and Amy Jackson are among the inductees for the 2024 Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame class.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up Paul Skenes from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Pittsburgh's first Shake Shack is opening this month.
The Lincoln Bakery in Bellevue has been sold to the owner of Prantl's Bakery.
A restaurant in Pittsburgh's Aspinwall neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
Rue21, a mall staple for teen apparel, is going out of business and closing all 540 of its stores.
Nippon Steel says it has postponed the expected closing of its takeover of U.S. Steel by three months.
Ahead of the Pittsburgh Today Live 20th Anniversary Special, Team PTL, show contributors, and fans walked the PTL Ford Red Carpet at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Team PTL invaded Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse for the taping of a very special 20th Anniversary Celebration. Here's a look behind the scenes and backstage.
On Friday, May 10, Pittsburgh Today Live is celebrating 20 years on the air.
A Pittsburgh Public Schools teacher lives a Clark Kent lifestyle.
The legendary comedian will bring his first tour since 2016 to PPG Paints Arena on August 2.
Dave Kuiawa, from Fine Wine and Good Spirits, joined us for our 20th-anniversary celebration to show us three different drinks that personify David, Heather and PTL!
Dr. Lori brought "What's It Worth" to the PTL 20th anniversary celebration!
Billy Porter performs a special song at PTL's 20th anniversary show.
Tony Award-winner and Pittsburgh native, Billy Porter, sat down with David and Heather during our 20th-anniversary special about his career.
To kick off the 20th-anniversary celebration of PTL, we brought back Jennifer Antkowiak, Kristine Sorensen and Jill Neely, two of our former hosts and the original producer of the show.
To celebrate Pittsburgh Today Live's 20 years on the air, we invited fans to Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse for a special show full of fun and surprises.
Ahead of the Pittsburgh Today Live 20th Anniversary Special, Team PTL, show contributors, and fans walked the PTL Ford Red Carpet at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Team PTL invaded Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse for the taping of a very special 20th Anniversary Celebration. Here's a look behind the scenes and backstage.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital dressed up in floral outfits for their first Mother's Day.
The National Weather Service says that a tornado moved through the area around 1 a.m.
