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The FBI says these types of extortion, or blackmail, scams are on the rise.
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The FBI says these types of extortion, or blackmail, scams are on the rise.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has some things you can look out for to protect yourself.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker is pushing for a bill giving bank employees more authority to protect cyberfraud victims.
The 20-year-old pleaded guilty to stealing and draining Apple gift cards from various Walmart locations.
A Christmas wish is coming true for a South Fayette family devastated by a contractor nightmare.
A man is accused of running a parking lot scam during a Steelers game.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents of a new phone scam.
The alleged scammers posed as the "Amazon Fraud Department" and caused her to empty her bank account.
Officials say fraudsters posing as utility workers tried to enter several homes last week.
The scammer is directing people to a number claiming it will reactivate their EBT cards.
As tales of scammers swiping tickets from Ticketmaster accounts grow, there are simple yet effective ways to protect your tickets.
The Allegheny County district attorney is warning residents about check washing scams.
A West Mifflin woman said she feels duped after falling for a convincing weight loss gummy ad created by scammers using AI.
A man attempted to turn himself in after getting a scam call from someone alleging to be a sheriff's deputy.
A scammer tried to take advantage of a Baldwin woman's love for her missing kitten
A man from Wheeling was indicted in a romance scam that federal prosecutors said cost a woman about $96,000.
Scammers are trying to take advantage of the family of fallen firefighter Corey Comperatore.
Two men face charges after allegedly placing skimming devices in multiple local grocery stores.
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are warning about a "smishing scam" attempting to get people's financial information.
State police have issued a new scam alert.
A new voicemail scam is hoping to trick you into giving away your personal information.
Receiving a product in the mail you didn't order can indicate a scam, consumer advocates warn. Here's what to know.
Police say several people showed up to South Park over the weekend for a festival that didn't exist.
A man from Chester said his SNAP benefits, sometimes referred to as food stamps, were stolen and now he said he has no idea how he's going to put food on the table.
The FBI and state police alerted the public to scams impacted the Pittsburgh region.
Another gun store burglary took place on Monday morning amid a string of similar break-ins.
Kennywood, Idlewild, and Sandcastle are getting a new ownership and some Pittsburgh hope it will mean better days for the parks.
Pierre Engvall scored the tiebreaking goal in New York's four-goal third period, and the Islanders rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2.
Joshua Riibe's return to the U.S. remains unclear as there was no immediate decision about returning his passport, which authorities confiscated last week.
Crosby's 1,670th career point is good for the fourth-most all-time with a single NHL franchise.
Another gun store burglary took place on Monday morning amid a string of similar break-ins.
Madrid-based Parques Reunidos has agreed to sell the parks to Herschend.
Missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki disappeared in the Dominican Republic resort town of Punta Cana almost two weeks ago.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Kennywood, Idlewild, and Sandcastle are getting a new ownership and some Pittsburgh hope it will mean better days for the parks.
The federal government employs thousands in the Pittsburgh region and funds research to the tune of billions of dollars.
President Trump has repeatedly said the Gaza Strip is uninhabitable.
The Senate on Friday passed a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy confirmed that the Elon Musk-led DOGE is now working with USPS.
The owners say that gift cards and loyalty points that guests may have will still be accepted at the three other Walnut Grill locations in Wexford, Robinson, and Washington.
Fake Facebook pages have been popping up claiming to be the iconic iceball cart, but the owner says they're all scams.
Most people have traded in their car for a new one and the warranty talks begin, but did you know you can get a refund for your trade-in's warranty?
Once the old Washington Mall is torn down, Costco will become the anchor tenant.
Demand goes up this time of year, which could lead to paying more for the sweet treats.
On this Taste It Tuesday, we're trying the Del Monte PinkGlow Pineapple!
We're marking a special day here at KDKA. Hometown High-Q, now known as KD Quiz, has been challenging high school students across our area for 25 years!
We got to reveal the PTL side of the Seaside 16 in our PTL Talk Fish Fry Bracket!
From trendy finds to giving back, Daisy showed us how you can shop with purpose at Second Harvest Community Thrift.
Chef Crystal Baldwin was here making shrimp with pesto couscous in today's Cooking Corner! This segment was sponsored by Giant Eagle.
Not everyone getting checks from Pennsylvania's rental rebate program is seeing the money, KDKA Investigates uncovered.
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
An entire section of a home in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood has folded, bricks collapsing into the yard next door.
Gecko Robotics is one of the hottest tech companies around and it was founded here in Pittsburgh, but with a stagnant economy, it's only one of a few.
There's an unsightly mess collecting along a road in North Fayette — so much that it looks more like a landfill.
If your baby is not sleeping in a safe space, you could be putting them at risk.
Most cases have been from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, the CDC says.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Zappala said if health conditions can be linked to the apartment units, they will no longer be fit for usage.
A group in our area is working to give people the answers and relief they need when dealing with a bleeding disorder that goes untreated. We were joined by the Western Pennsylvania Bleeding Disorders Foundation to learn more.
Pierre Engvall scored the tiebreaking goal in New York's four-goal third period, and the Islanders rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2.
Crosby's 1,670th career point is good for the fourth-most all-time with a single NHL franchise.
The black and gold is going international next season and you may want to make the trip - so here is what you'll have to do to hop the pond.
Pittsburgh right-hander Paul Skenes will be the youngest pitcher in 11 years to start a season opener when he takes the mound for the Pirates.
The Penguins previously played in Stockholm in 2008 during the NHL Premiere Series.
The budget deficit is projected to climb into hundreds of millions in the coming years.
Madrid-based Parques Reunidos has agreed to sell the parks to Herschend.
The owners say that gift cards and loyalty points that guests may have will still be accepted at the three other Walnut Grill locations in Wexford, Robinson, and Washington.
Irish pub Harp and Fiddle is preparing for the increase in business around St. Patrick's Day.
Once the old Washington Mall is torn down, Costco will become the anchor tenant.
Madrid-based Parques Reunidos has agreed to sell the parks to Herschend.
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
Construction is underway for the new music venue in Pittsburgh's Lower Hill after officials broke ground on Thursday.
Pittsburgh will be Billy Joel's first show back on the road after the singer postponed four months' worth of stops for "a medical condition."
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is trying to take his burgeoning fame in stride.
An exclusive new video obtained by KDKA on Tuesday night showed the burglary at the Keystone Shooting Center in Marshall Township on Monday morning. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso has more on this breaking story.
A joint announcement Tuesday said that Herschend will acquire Parques Reunidos' more than 20 Palace Entertainment parks. KDKA's Jessica Guay spoke with some amusement park enthusiasts about what they're hoping from new ownership.
The parents of missing Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki wrote a letter to investigating authorities asking them to declare her legally deceased and noting that at this point there has been no evidence of foul play. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller talks to a Pittsburgh attorney about why.
On this Taste It Tuesday, we're trying the Del Monte PinkGlow Pineapple!
A Pittsburgh-area father wants answers after several college-aged men, including two PennWest Clairon football players, are seen on video beating up his 17-year-old son. KDKA-TV's Mamie Bah reports.
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
