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The FBI and state police alerted the public to scams impacted the Pittsburgh region.
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The FBI and state police alerted the public to scams impacted the Pittsburgh region.
A rash of new, elaborate scam phone calls are making their way through Westmoreland County and throughout the region.
A joint investigation by Digital Citizens Alliance and Coalition for a Safer Web found dozens of TikTok profiles offering to ship weight loss drugs for lower prices and without a prescription. In nearly every situation, it was a scam.
A woman was scammed out of nearly $30,000 by a caller pretending to be from the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Chad Skena is facing multiple charges for allegedly stealing $60,000 from his clients.
E-ZPass customers should not click on links in unsolicited text messages about their accounts, the PA Turnpike Commission said.
The scammers say the person is subject to arrest unless they pay a fine.
The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office is warning about an increase in phone scams.
The 55-year-old White Township resident is being accused of scamming a West Virginia man out of more than $40,000.
Rip-off artists often use the same phrases to sow confusion and induce panic among their victims. Here's what to watch out for.
Pennsylvania residents lost more than $158 million to scams in the first nine months of 2023.
The woman is advocating for an added layer of security, saying anyone could be at risk.
Customers of the Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority are being targeted by scammers.
Two people were scammed out of more than $67,000.
A 24-year-old New Jersey man was taken into custody after attempting to scam an Indiana County woman out of nearly $30,000.
A South Hills woman hopes her story can protect other people from becoming victims too.
At least two older residents have been tricked into buying thousands of dollars worth of Bitcoin.
More people on dating apps are being targeted by scammers using bots and artificial intelligence, according to experts.
There is a new warning from the state for those who receive SNAP benefits.
After a post-holiday lull, a popular scam is making a resurgence and could hit your cell phone if it hasn't already.
A warning from a church community in the South Hills.
The scheme targeted elderly victims by telling them they won the lottery but had to pay a fee to get their prize.
As it turns out, the Christmas spirit is alive in Pittsburgh.
A Pittsburgh woman planned to surprise her dad, a veteran with vision loss, with tickets to the Steelers' 'Immaculate Reception' game less than two weeks away. Instead, she was tricked and lost her money and Christmas gift to an alleged scammer.
Thousands are expected to gather Downtown donned in green for the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade, which is one of the biggest celebrations of the year.
Pitt is retaining basketball coach Jeff Capel.
Part of the work on phase two of Pittsburgh Regional Transit's University Line could impact commutes for drivers who go through parts of Oakland and Uptown.
The U.S. military has confirmed that all six crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
Brick by brick, the paving stones are going down and the base of the new Market Square is taking shape -- but will it be ready in time for the NFL Draft?
Thousands are expected to gather Downtown donned in green for the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade, which is one of the biggest celebrations of the year.
Pitt is retaining basketball coach Jeff Capel.
Pittsburgh's St. Patrick's Day parade is one of the oldest and largest in the country and could bring hundreds of thousands of people to the city this weekend.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Part of the work on phase two of Pittsburgh Regional Transit's University Line could impact commutes for drivers who go through parts of Oakland and Uptown.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL.
The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is putting on "All Hands On Deck!"
Boaz checks out an Irish pub on wheels.
Pittsburgh's St. Patrick's Day parade kicks off Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Boaz has a preview of what to expect.
Mia Asano is one of the most talked about electric violinists in the world right now, with millions of fans and hundreds of millions of views. She joined PTL before her show in Whitehall.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
Pitt is retaining basketball coach Jeff Capel.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The SEA approved for the lease to PPG Paints Arena to be transferred from the Fenway Sports Group to the Hoffman Family of Companies.
Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night.
Mike and Kiya Tomlin were awarded the Patricia R. Rooney Community Impact Award at the annual Ireland Funds gala.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Thousands are expected to gather Downtown donned in green for the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade, which is one of the biggest celebrations of the year. Pittsburgh Public Safety said it's preparing to have a significant number of officers on patrol and it's working hand-in-hand with fire, EMS and emergency management.
We're putting a new twist on shepherd's pie.
Spring may not officially be here yet, but those warmer days earlier this week inspired us to bring a little sunshine to the studio.
Heather's back with your weekend watch guide.
The 98th Academy Awards are on Sunday night. We're getting ready with a little trivia.
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.
