![screen-shot-2023-11-02-at-1-01-45-pm.png](https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/15/0b36f526-2023-4fbd-93f2-54339960283e/thumbnail/640x360/0ec2b2e1b12c156061722ea91ee7b956/cbsn-fusion-how-to-spot-student-loan-forgiveness-scams-thumbnail-2294063-640x360.jpg?v=5710b2ed1cee1bdfd30cb9c02455b43d#)
For some with student loans, making payments means turning to GoFundMe
The number of people seeking help on the platform to pay student loans has exploded over the last year, the crowdfunding site says.
Watch CBS News
The number of people seeking help on the platform to pay student loans has exploded over the last year, the crowdfunding site says.
The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a fake GoFundMe.
A crowdfunding campaign has raised thousands of dollars to repair the Art House in Homewood.
The Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank is in need of help during the growing Coronavirus outbreak.
The family of murder victim Christian Moore-Rouse has set up a GoFundMe to pay for memorial expenses.
A community is rallying around a Pennsylvania couple killed in a car crash days after giving birth to a baby girl.
A Pennsylvania couple is accused of faking the birth and death of a baby to obtain more than $600 in donations and gifts from friends and family.
A famous Plum native is jumping in to help his hometown in a time of need.
A GoFundMe page has been created for the husband and baby of a Mt. Washington woman who died from a childbirth complication over the weekend.
After his acquittal of killing Antwon Rose, a fundraiser was set up for former East Pittsburgh police officer Michael Rosfeld.
Following the tragic attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, The Tree of Life Synagogue launched a relief fund on GoFundMe to show their support and solidarity and help these grieving Muslim communities heal.
A 7-year-old Wisconsin girl fighting an inoperable brain tumor is finding comfort from dogs around the world.
A police officer's wife is trying to raise money for a local police department's K-9 unit.
A family that evacuated their home following a devastating house fire is now trying to figure out what to do next.
Fans of Pittsburgh's "Randyland" are pitching in after the loss of one of the creators of the North Side attraction.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family of a man killed at a McKeesport auto repair shop Friday afternoon.
Just as he was about to join the force as a rookie officer, an Elizabeth Borough police cadet and his family lost everything in a fire.
The newest police officer in Elizabeth Borough is facing some tough times.
There's no more money left in a GoFundMe account for a homeless man who used his last $20 to buy gas for a stranded driver in Philadelphia, says the homeless man's attorney.
Johnny Bobbitt received worldwide praise after he gave a stranded motorist in Philadelphia his last $20 so she could get gas last year.
Michael Cohen is sticking his hand out and asking the public for help paying for his legal defense, and one anonymous donor already has ponied up $50,000.
Police Officer Chris Kudla refuses to take time off while he battles stage four kidney cancer, so his fellow cops and other municipal workers decided to donate their sick days to him.
The Montour Trail is a popular spot, but part of it is in desperate need of repair.
A top toy executive is pledging hundreds of millions of dollars in an effort to help save Toys "R" Us through a new GoFundMe effort.
A woman who lost her home to a fire in Westmoreland County last week is getting help from her community.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is facing lawmakers for the first time after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
One woman has died after a crash in Westmoreland County.
Delta canceled more flights than any other U.S. airline Monday as it struggles to recover from CrowdStrike outage.
President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
One woman has died after a crash in Westmoreland County.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is facing lawmakers for the first time after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Delta canceled more flights than any other U.S. airline Monday as it struggles to recover from CrowdStrike outage.
President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is facing lawmakers for the first time after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
Sen. Joe Manchin, a longtime Democrat-turned-independent, told "CBS Mornings" he won't be running for president.
Words like "unprecedented" and "shocked" began filling the ballpark.
A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year.
Want to check the latest product recalls, click here!
A Pittsburgh doctor explains the dangers of expired car seats.
The health department issued a consumer alert for Coraopolis Cash Market,
Fans looking for tickets to the game will need to buy season tickets, a mini-plan, or group tickets.
Bubba from 100.7 STAR joined us for a new edition of Pop Talk Live!
Congratulations to the winners of the Journey and Def Leppard ticket giveaway!
Katie spent time at PNC Park this morning to get a scoop on the Pirates' big weekend. While Yinzerpalooza was a party on the field, it was also a chance to celebrate some special Bucs fans who are swinging for the fence every day.
Esquina Cantina, in Lawrenceville, is hosting a quinceanera! They stopped by the PTL kitchen to tell us about the big event!
A star-studded concert is coming to a backyard near you. Daisy took us on a tour of this unique venue and checked in on the setup.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation aimed at saving pharmacies from going out of business.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is initiating new patrols Downtown focused on smoke shops and the street activity around them.
Columbia Gas wants to abandon service to the Burhan-Crouse Funeral Home.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
Health challenges like cancer and heart attacks have knocked down Ronald Davis, but he continues to not just get back up, but keep moving.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
In the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, medics, doctors, and nurses jumped into action to treat the wounded.
A Baldwin resident has been hospitalized with Allegheny County's first human case of West Nile virus this year.
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Rookie Tyler Phillips gave up four hits in six innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
A 2015 Penn State graduate spent nearly 100 hours creating the LEGO replica of the home of the Nittany Lions.
Luis Ortiz pitched seven shutout innings, Oneil Cruz had a home run and three RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates stretched their winning streak to six games with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Gonzales hit the winning RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a three-run deficit for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
NASA is canceling a water-seeking moon rover because of cost overruns and launch delays.
A lifelong Pittsburgher has been named the new general manager of Kennywood.
The multi-year partnership begins this season.
KDKA-TV talked exclusively with Takahiro Mori, vice chairman of Nippon Steel and the head of its global operations, about the proposed deal.
The popular Pittsburgh spot was praised for its pepperoni size and its unique crust.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Jon Delano offers some tips to avoid or reduce credit card debt.
Jon Delano has more on charitable giving, in terms of taxable deductions, in this Money Minute.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
Pittsburgh police are investigating after two women were shot in the Lawrenceville neighborhood overnight Monday. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder has more.
One woman has died after a crash in Westmoreland County.
KDKA-TV had a busy day on Friday at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
People in the Pittsburgh area are cleaning up after storms rolled through on Wednesday.
To celebrate a company-wide Community Day, KDKA held a food donation drive for the people who need the most help in our area. The Talk Pittsburgh team loaded the donations up and took them over to Jubilee Kitchen. Here's a look!
Residents in Western Pennsylvania are cleaning up after storms rolled through the region on Monday.