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.
We will likely see our dry streak stretch to 9 before we finally see rain again on Saturday.
Chris King said that he and the university's administration came to a mutual agreement surrounding his resignation and that he will be pursuing new professional opportunities.
The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash.
Larry Fitzgerald Sr., the father of Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr., and a longtime Minnesota journalist, died on Monday, his family said.
Eva Moran, a member of the University of Toledo track and field team, died in a crash in Marion County, Ohio.
We will likely see our dry streak stretch to 9 before we finally see rain again on Saturday.
Chris King said that he and the university's administration came to a mutual agreement surrounding his resignation and that he will be pursuing new professional opportunities.
The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash.
Larry Fitzgerald Sr., the father of Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr., and a longtime Minnesota journalist, died on Monday, his family said.
Eva Moran, a member of the University of Toledo track and field team, died in a crash in Marion County, Ohio.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus is suing over a ballot referendum that he says would illegally impose term limits on his position.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
Financial conversations are rarely about dollars and cents. They're about communication, trust and learning how not to panic when someone says "we need to talk." Joining us today is Lisa Florian, the president and CEO of Clearview Federal Credit Union, to help us navigate the emotional side of money.
Heather Abraham claims to possess an elite understanding of ranch dressing. Our friend and chef Doug Heilman is about to put her ranch expertise to the test. But before we get to the challenge, Doug is going to show us how to make ranch dressing from scratch.
The Tony Awards happen this Sunday, but you don't need a hotel reservation and three days in the Big Apple to experience Broadway at its best. Here to give us a look at the lineup coming to the Steel City starting this fall is the president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Kendra Whitlock Ingram."
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
There will be plenty of professional artists showcasing their talent at this weekend's ChalkFest, but now, Boaz Frankel is trying his hand at the medium with his rendition of Heather and David!
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
Chris King said that he and the university's administration came to a mutual agreement surrounding his resignation and that he will be pursuing new professional opportunities.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash.
Larry Fitzgerald Sr., the father of Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr., and a longtime Minnesota journalist, died on Monday, his family said.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Minnesota Twins 9-3 to complete a three-game sweep.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, and a new song may be the unofficial summer anthem.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
The Carnegie International exhibition at the Carnegie Museum of Art opened earlier this month.
For the past year, police have been pulling people over for using their cell phones while driving, but have only been issuing warnings.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
A contract worker was killed by a falling tree on Monday afternoon in Canton Township, Washington County.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
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.
