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.
The 2026 Juneteenth celebration in downtown Pittsburgh concluded on Sunday.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Nick Gonzalez and Bryan Reynolds homered to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on Sunday.
Summer began just after 4 a.m. in Pittsburgh, and the first official day will be cloudy with some late rain showers.
Jake McCarthy hit a leadoff inside-the-park home run off Paul Skenes and the Colorado Rockies survived another tense ninth inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday night.
The 2026 Juneteenth celebration in downtown Pittsburgh concluded on Sunday.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
A mama bear and her four cubs were caught on camera in Slippery Rock Township.
Dr. Hall was a counselor at Pittsburgh Public Schools, a school board member in North Hills, and an athletic director.
Doctors at Allegheny Health Network's West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh delivered four sets of triplets recently.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
On both sides of the aisle, there's agreement that data center development is happening fast, and the companies behind them need regulation.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
The state House passed a bill that would make what's known as "gas station heroin" illegal in Pennsylvania.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
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?
Team PTL's Daisy Jade and Washington County Tourism are showing us how we can see above the Earth at the Mingo Creek Park Observatory!
Today we're joined by Carleen King and in honor of Juneteenth, she's showing us a recipe that has helped bring people together for generations.
Bobby Laurie is back on the show and now he's sharing the top five travel mistakes to avoid with Mikey and David!
We're less than a month away from the Fourth of July, so travel expert Bobby Laurie is back on the show to give us his best tips for the holiday travel season!
One local man's journey across America is three days in, and Jeff Koontz is attempting to pedal from Oceanside, California to Atlantic City, New Jersey all in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund!
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
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.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Nick Gonzalez and Bryan Reynolds homered to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on Sunday.
Jake McCarthy hit a leadoff inside-the-park home run off Paul Skenes and the Colorado Rockies survived another tense ninth inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday night.
Pinch-hitter Braxton Fulford hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning, leading the Rockies to a 4-3 win over the Pirates.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
The 2026 Juneteenth celebration in Pittsburgh came to an end Sunday with no additional major issues reported following the large group of juveniles fighting Friday night in Market Square. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
Frontline Dignity says it is trying to be a helper one Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid at a time. Mamie Bah shared their story on a new Intersections.
This month's edition of Intersections with Mamie Bah.
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.
