FTC scam costs Pittsburgh-area resident $5 million, police say
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.
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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.
Police are getting calls nearly daily about scams targeting senior citizens, the lonely, and the community. Here are ways to stay safe.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating.
The 34-year-old Luis Rodriguez is accused of scamming grandparents and using a rideshare company to do it.
The U.S. Postal Service says consumers should be on the lookout for fraudsters.
A fish fry was held in honor of Ayden Stahl, a 16-year-old killed in a dirt bike crash last week in Washington County.
The Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant is expected to include a 10-gigawatt data center and up to 10 gigawatts of new power generation.
As the 2026 NFL draft gets closer, efforts continue to clean up the Pittsburgh area.
If you walk through the city of Latrobe, you'll find reminders of Fred Rogers, the beloved neighbor, television host, author, composer and hometown hero, almost everywhere.
Thousands of Pittsburgh-area elementary and middle school students got to witness a world premiere performance at Heinz Hall.
A fish fry was held in honor of Ayden Stahl, a 16-year-old killed in a dirt bike crash last week in Washington County.
The Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant is expected to include a 10-gigawatt data center and up to 10 gigawatts of new power generation.
As the 2026 NFL draft gets closer, efforts continue to clean up the Pittsburgh area.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
If you walk through the city of Latrobe, you'll find reminders of Fred Rogers, the beloved neighbor, television host, author, composer and hometown hero, almost everywhere.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
"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.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
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.
Kati is back and she's challenged Heather and David to a flower-arranging showdown!
The duo turned a simple stair lift into a first-class feline transportation machine, and now, Mama Lu and Angel have become the talk of TikTok.
Remember way back when when Heather Abraham's Taste It Tuesday pie wouldn't set? Well, we're making sure it never happens again because Terina from Cobblerworld is here to help us do some better baking!
For 75 years, Page's Dairy Mart has been a staple of the Pittsburgh community, and now they're debuting their very own ice cream truck! PTL's Daisy Jade got the "scoop" about this "sweet" ride.
Kati Nairn from Beyond Gray joins the show and she gives Heather and David some simple, stylish swaps that will make your home feel like spring!
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
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.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
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.
Penn State's women's hockey team will take on Wisconsin at home in the national semifinal.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The first two days of the NCAA men's basketball tournament are considered by many fans to be an undeclared holiday and the unofficial beginning of spring.
The race is being run on Saturday morning during the weekend of the NFL Draft.
The school district said it's able to replace the turf and track thanks to grant money it received last year from the Tull Foundation.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
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.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater are forming a new organization.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Ayden Stahl, 16, was killed in a dirt bike crash in Washington County, Pennsylvania. On Friday, the community came together at the California Volunteer Fire Department to support the family.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Gerhardt Konig, a former UPMC doctor, is accused of trying to kill his wife in Hawaii.
If you walk through the city of Latrobe, you'll find reminders of Fred Rogers, the beloved neighbor, television host, author, composer and hometown hero, almost everywhere. You can even stop by Rogers Park downtown and take a picture with him, immortalized in bronze, seated on a bench, as if he's ready to sit down and have a conversation.
The former president of the board of trustees for the nonprofit that operates the Duquesne Incline has been charged with embezzling more than $1.3 million. Lauren Linder reports.
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.
