IRS special agent in charge shares tips after woman falls victim to scam
Fraud schemes keep getting more sophisticated, and criminals are keeping seniors in their sights.
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Fraud schemes keep getting more sophisticated, and criminals are keeping seniors in their sights.
Officials are warning Pennsylvanians about a new phishing scam involving fake digital invitations sent from compromised email accounts.
A Pittsburgh-area woman says she lost thousands in a rental scam.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning sports fans to watch for scams as they buy tickets and merchandise tied to the NBA and NHL playoffs.
State police are investigating after a Pittsburgh-area resident was scammed out of over $5 million by people pretending to be the Federal Trade Commission.
Leaders in Indiana County are warning about fraudulent property sales by out-of-state scammers.
Reports of two people scamming customers in the parking lot of the Shaler Township Giant Eagle are under investigation, police said on Wednesday.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning residents about scam emails and text messages that claim to come from municipal courts.
Police in Coraopolis are investigating a chargeback scam at a gaming store.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
Police are reminding people to check gift cards twice before buying them.
Scammers are also looking to spoil presents, specifically gift cards.
Americans have received an average of 2.56 billion robocalls per month from January to September, the highest level in six years, PIRG found.
A man accused of defrauding a Pittsburgh-area man out of more than $100,000 is under arrest.
A Fayette County flower shop is sounding the alarm after learning another out-of-state business appears to be impersonating its company.
A man from China has been charged in a massive scam involving a woman from Aliquippa.
Police say there's been a rise in cases of criminals exploiting kids through social media.
State police are asking health care providers to look at their employment records for any activity matching the suspect.
A Millvale business has a warning for others after it was the target of an electricity scam.
A Philadelphia woman who says her SNAP benefits were stolen is relying on food banks this month. Experts share how to protect your money.
A Pittsburgh-area woman wants to warn others about what she calls a very concerning scam phone call.
The text claims that if you do not pay a fine, your registration, license, and more penalties will be imposed.
Scammers allegedly created multiple fake Venmo accounts.
A Fayette County contractor has been accused of home improvement fraud.
With advances in technology, it's becoming easier than ever to fall victim to a scam.
Allegheny County police arrested two people and seized guns and drugs from a home in Millvale.
Friday will be another sunny day in Pittsburgh, but just around the corner on Saturday is a chance for severe weather.
It's going to be a busy weekend in Pittsburgh with multiple popular events happening around the city.
West Virginia University is hosting Cal Poly at 12 p.m. at the Kendrick Family Ballpark at the Monongalia County Baseball Complex.
The closing of the Parkway East for the replacement of the Commercial Street Bridge is now 35 days away.
Allegheny County police arrested two people and seized guns and drugs from a home in Millvale.
Friday will be another sunny day in Pittsburgh, but just around the corner on Saturday is a chance for severe weather.
It's going to be a busy weekend in Pittsburgh with multiple popular events happening around the city.
West Virginia University is hosting Cal Poly at 12 p.m. at the Kendrick Family Ballpark at the Monongalia County Baseball Complex.
The closing of the Parkway East for the replacement of the Commercial Street Bridge is now 35 days away.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Two men wounded in a shooting during then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2024 rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds are suing the United States.
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.
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?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back with his weekend guide, and it includes PSO's disco divas, the Three Rivers Arts Festival and much more!
The First Lady of Pittsburgh, Katie O'Connor, is part of a new Kidsburgh campaign to introduce kids across Pittsburgh to free books, family fun, and reading adventures!
Wine specialist Elizabeth Langbell from Fine Wine & Good Spirits joins Heather and David with a few "Futbol"-inspired cocktails you can make at home!
Heather and David are joined by Pittsburgh Pride's lead organizer Dena Stanley and the parade co-chair Jim Sheppard to discuss the weekend's lineup.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade joins us from the Westmoreland Museum of American Art where she's taking a swing at one of the most unique mini-golf courses in the world!
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.
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.
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.
West Virginia University is hosting Cal Poly at 12 p.m. at the Kendrick Family Ballpark at the Monongalia County Baseball Complex.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Ryan O'Hearn homered and drove in three runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros.
Donnie Tasser is a front-tire changer for Alex Bowman in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Cam Smith hit a tiebreaking two-run triple to cap Houston's six-run eighth inning, Isaac Paredes homered and the Astros overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9 on Wednesday night.
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.
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.
Now that Arts Landing is open, the Three Rivers Arts Festival will have a permanent home.
The trailer teases a high-stakes Robin Hood-esque bank heist from a star-studded crew.
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.
More than a dozen guns and drugs were seized from a home in Millvale on Thursday morning.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
PennDOT crews will be pouring the final concrete on the new bridge deck tonight.
With three big events happening in Pittsburgh on Saturday, there's a potential for severe weather that could be problematic for people with plans in and around the city.
It's been a bad tick season, and there are numerous types of ticks to look out for.
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.
