How online scams can lead to identity theft
KDKA's John Shumway spoke with an expert, one who had his identity stolen through an online scam, warning people of the dangers of the electronic bad guys.
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KDKA's John Shumway spoke with an expert, one who had his identity stolen through an online scam, warning people of the dangers of the electronic bad guys.
Local companies say they were impacted by the global outage that impacted Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Facebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp social platforms crashed Monday morning in a massive service outage.
The Westmoreland County Historical Society said it has been kicked off Facebook.
For Pennsylvanians use Facebook, it could soon be your lucky day.
A local congressman led a group of his colleagues in a bipartisan attack on the chief executives of three major social media companies.
In a private Facebook group called the Pittsburgh Area Police Breakroom, many current and retired officers spent the year criticizing chiefs that took a knee or officers who marched with Black Lives Matter protesters, who they called "terrorists" or "thugs."
A West Virginia news publisher has filed an antitrust suit against Google and Facebook.
Internet users in the northeast U.S. reported widespread outages Tuesday.
"Should I delete Facebook?" was the most Googled "Should I" question in Pennsylvania last year.
A demonstration by supporters of President Donald Trump to protest his ban from the Twitter social media platform outside the company's San Francisco headquarters appeared to be a bust Monday morning.
The lawsuit claims that Facebook acquired competition through illegal and predatory manners and claims multiple violations of federal antitrust laws
Big corporations like Facebook, Amazon and Apple dominate our lives, but do they have our best intentions in mind? Sally Hubbard explains why monopolies are ruining our democracy and economy.
The pandemic, politics, and race relations have increased tensions around the country and that has changed the usage of social media among Americans.
Social media challenges are a growing trend to help pass the time at home, but the Better Business Bureau is telling people to stop doing them.
Facebook is teaming with Carnegie Mellon to gather symptom data on the coronavirus.
Ohio's first Facebook data center is now up and running, with more investment in the facility on the way.
A social media post in Elizabeth Township is going viral for spreading kindness during the holiday season.
If you're stealing money from a bank, it's probably not the best idea to brag about it on social media.
The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of year until a scammer dampens your holiday spirit.
A groundbreaking has been held on Facebook's plan to expand broadband internet in West Virginia.
Facebook says a bug that inadvertently accesses a user's iPhone camera while they're scrolling through the News Feed will be fixed sometime today.
Costco has issued a warning to its customers about a scam coupon being shared again on social media.
State police in Butler County are investigating after a woman was scammed out of more than $1,000 on Facebook.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro along with 46 other Attorneys General have opened an investigation into Facebook.
Walkers along the path at Legion Keener Park on Wednesday were shocked to hear of what transpired in the area just a few days ago.
Affordable housing has been one of the issues central to the Democratic primary race for mayor of Pittsburgh.
Rania Harris is showing you what to do with those Easter dinner leftovers!
Online scams cost Pennsylvanians $400 million last year, the FBI said in an annual report.
The Pirates are making plans to give Paul Skenes bobbleheads to every fan in attendance at last Saturday's game.
Walkers along the path at Legion Keener Park on Wednesday were shocked to hear of what transpired in the area just a few days ago.
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
Affordable housing has been one of the issues central to the Democratic primary race for mayor of Pittsburgh.
Online scams cost Pennsylvanians $400 million last year, the FBI said in an annual report.
The Pirates are making plans to give Paul Skenes bobbleheads to every fan in attendance at last Saturday's game.
Affordable housing has been one of the issues central to the Democratic primary race for mayor of Pittsburgh.
The U.S. Department of Education says that starting May 5, it'll begin collecting payments for student loans that are in default.
More than 100 universities and colleges have issued a joint letter condemning President Trump's "political interference" in the nation's education system.
Gov. Josh Shapiro said he will be back in the governor's mansion this week after a man allegedly broke into the house and set it on fire.
Gov. Josh Shapiro said he will be back in the governor's mansion this week after a man allegedly broke into the house and set it on fire more than a week ago. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
A recent survey shows summer 2025 is shaping up to be the season of exploration.
When a local company owner heard what happened, he said he wanted to make it right.
A covert camera at the Penn Hills Post Office led to federal criminal charges against Steven Goldwire.
With Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter, and graduations all on the horizon and an uncertain world of tariffs, how can you save money?
Hostetter Auctioneers, based in Beaver Falls, has been contracted to auction off certain assets to the public.
This week's Waiting Child is Gabby.
Sean Collier joined us for another edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Rania and Katie are cracking the code on Easter leftovers in today's Cooking with Rania!
A wave of purple and a powerful show of strength is about to take over Pittsburgh. We sat down with a pancreatic cancer survivor and a doctor to talk about the Purple Stride and how you can step up and be a part of it.
In Murrysville Community Park, the Miracle Field has been a place where children with disabilities can step up to the plate and put their love of the game on full display.
Questions are being raised about an aging emergency vehicle fleet in Pittsburgh.
When a local company owner heard what happened, he said he wanted to make it right.
Some Jeannette residents say raw sewage has been flooding down their street for at least a week.
A mom says she's now forced to take on the role of caregiver for her 23-year-old son.
A couple in West Mifflin fears the contractor they hired for a home improvement job might never return.
A wave of purple and a powerful show of strength is about to take over Pittsburgh. We sat down with a pancreatic cancer survivor and a doctor to talk about the Purple Stride and how you can step up and be a part of it.
Pittsburgh is in the top 12 and top 16 for the two worst air quality categories (smog and soot related air quality), worse than last year's report.
UPMC has created a blueprint for treating patients experiencing gruesome side effects from drugs laced with xylazine.
A U.S. surgeon general report found that 1 in 5 children and adolescents will face a significant mental health condition during their school years. That's why local organizations like Listen, Lucy are breaking the stigma and getting kids the help they need and deserve.
The announcement builds on top of the $37 million Leidos has given to the university over the past couple of decades.
The Pirates are making plans to give Paul Skenes bobbleheads to every fan in attendance at last Saturday's game.
The Steelers are among the four teams as part of a first-of-a-kind collaboration between the NFL and Hasbro toys.
Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates had 18 hits for the first time in two years in a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels that stopped a three-game losing streak.
The auction will kick off on April 28.
Mike Patrick called countless college football and basketball games, and is best known for his work on ESPN's "Sunday Night Football" from 1987 through 2005.
The owner of 1989 Vintage and Thrift says Construction Junction recycled her idea of an on-site thrift store.
A federal judge has permanently struck down an Ohio law that would have required children and teens under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps.
Norfolk Southern reached an agreement with one of the two companies it has been trying to force to help pay for the $600 million class-action settlement it agreed to over its disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and the toxic chemicals that were released and burned.
Since the pandemic, streaming has soared while movie theaters have continued to wane, but what does that mean for the Pittsburgh Film Office?
Pirates' owner Bob Nutting is apologizing for the Bucco Bricks ending up in a recycling center.
Rock icon Bryan Adams has announced new North American dates for his ongoing "Roll With The Punches" 2025 tour.
The Steelers are among the four teams as part of a first-of-a-kind collaboration between the NFL and Hasbro toys.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
Mulaney, a three-time Emmy Award winner, rose to fame through his writing career on "Saturday Night Live."
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
A 5-year-old girl is recovering after being hit by a school bus in McKeesport.
Mayor Ed Gainey is seeking to tout what his administration did to build and restore affordable homes, but his party challenger is pouring water on some of those figures. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele reports.
Mount Washington's 8th annual soup and chili cookoff is coming up this weekend. We learned more about one of Pittsburgh's hottest cooking competitions.
With only a few days remaining before the Talk Pittsburgh Diaper Drive, we spoke to Jennifer Stockdale, of GBU Life, who is helping us turn this idea into a reality for the community.
Performances of "Dragonfly Dawn" are happening this Thursday and Friday on the North Side. We got a preview from the show's creator, Joanna Abel, and creative director, Teena Marie Custer.
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.
