Americans are getting 2.5B robocalls a month — the highest level in years
Americans have received an average of 2.56 billion robocalls per month from January to September, the highest level in six years, PIRG found.
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Americans have received an average of 2.56 billion robocalls per month from January to September, the highest level in six years, PIRG found.
Taking tax advice from TikTok can come back to bite you, experts say. The IRS is cracking down on "other withholding" claims.
Tax Security Awareness Week is a time for professionals to make themselves aware of various tax-related scams.
Todd and Julie Chrisley were found guilty of fraud and tax evasion earlier this year.
Weisselberg's deal with prosecutors calls for a sentence of five months in New York's Rikers Island jail, followed by five years' probation.
A man who ran tax refund stores in Pittsburgh admitted to defrauding the IRS out of $7.2 million.
A Pittsburgh constable, and owner of a tax return preparation company, has been indicted on charges of tax and wire fraud.
Mayor Bill Peduto is cracking down on contractors who are committing tax fraud.
A man accused of embezzling more than $1.2 million from a church in Upper St. Clair was sentenced in federal court.
Qingyun Sun was sentenced to three years of probation for tax fraud and defrauding WVU.
David Reiter was already serving up to 20 years for stealing more than a million dollars from his church and now is facing tax fraud charges.
A former magistrate in Wheeling, West Virginia has been sentenced to four months in prison on a federal tax fraud charge.
A West Virginia business owner admitted to understating the gross receipts or sales on his individual tax return by nearly $1 million.
TurboTax says it has temporarily stopped processing state tax returns due to an increase in fraudulent fillings.
State police are investigating after they say a Westmoreland County woman was scammed out of $1,500 over the phone.
The IRS released a statement saying it is not affected by the "Heartbleed Bug," or aware of any related security flaws.
Close to two dozen UPMC employees have become the recent victims of identity theft.
Just in time for tax season, there's a new scam you need to know about.
The sister of the man behind the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School has been charged by federal prosecutors.
Posh restaurants like The Capital Grille are just some of the places where investigators say former Pittsburgh Police Chief Nate Harper spent more than $30,000 of taxpayer money.
Former Pittsburgh Police Chief Nate Harper has been indicted by a federal grand jury on five counts of public corruption.
"Mayor of Kingstown" has wrapped up its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
PennDOT crews found that a large portion of the bridge over I-79 had deteriorated, taking it down to one lane.
A man is dead after a bus rolled on top of him inside a garage in Westmoreland County.
The Penguins made three signings and two trades on free agency day. Here's who is joining the team.
Matt Vogt set a new scoring record and won the Indiana State Amateur to earn a spot in the U.S. Amateur later this summer.
Thursday is expected to be the hottest day of the week with temperatures expected to reach 95 degrees.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Ryan Kingerski took his own life last year after his family said he suffered debilitating side effects from LASIK eye surgery.
"Mayor of Kingstown" has wrapped up its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Imagine finding out the home you own is no longer yours, even though you weren't behind on your mortgage or selling it.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Are we dreaming? Or are these beds *actually* flying? That's right...Daisy takes us to the 5th Annual Zelienople Bed Derby, where the beds are less for sleeping, and more for speed.
Grab your calendars because Kidsburgh Ambassador Yuling Behr is sharing all the family-friendly events happening around the 'burgh this month.
Fine Wine and Good Spirits are bringing out the bubbly...here are some American-made wines that are perfect for your holiday celebration.
Daisy Jade is live from the Big Butler Fair! Take a look at all the fun things these fairgrounds have to offer.
The first week of July doesn't just bring fireworks...it also brings one of the biggest conventions in Pittsburgh...Anthrocon!
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
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.
The Penguins made three signings and two trades on free agency day. Here's who is joining the team.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Matt Vogt set a new scoring record and won the Indiana State Amateur to earn a spot in the U.S. Amateur later this summer.
No. 18 at South Hills Country Club is one of the tougher finishing golf holes in all of western Pennsylvania.
Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
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.
Pittsburgh's Fourth of July celebration, which was recently voted the best in the country by USA Today readers, will span Downtown and the North Shore.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Are we dreaming? Or are these beds *actually* flying? That's right...Daisy takes us to the 5th Annual Zelienople Bed Derby, where the beds are less for sleeping, and more for speed.
Grab your calendars because Kidsburgh Ambassador Yuling Behr is sharing all the family-friendly events happening around the 'burgh this month.
Fine Wine and Good Spirits are bringing out the bubbly...here are some American-made wines that are perfect for your holiday celebration.
Daisy Jade is live from the Big Butler Fair! Take a look at all the fun things these fairgrounds have to offer.
The first week of July doesn't just bring fireworks...it also brings one of the biggest conventions in Pittsburgh...Anthrocon!
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.
