AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
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Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
The suspect is accused of taking thousands of dollars from a woman after promising to purchase and install a backup generator.
Investigators said casino video surveillance allegedly showed Smith dealing 192 fraudulent hands of blackjack.
Michael Dominick pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1 million from the water authority over two and a half year period.
A Westmoreland County couple is accused of selling a three-acre property they didn't own for $65,000.
Pennsylvanians lost more than $123 million in cryptocurrency frauds and scams in 2023.
James Arthur McDonald Jr. told one person he planned to "vanish" before going on the run in 2021.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones owes $1.5 billion for his false claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
Charles Richardson allegedly stole money from the charity over eight years.
The apparent foreclosure notice is allegedly because Elvis' daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, used Graceland as collateral to secure a loan that she failed to pay off before she died last year.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Kelley Oliver-Hollis is now facing federal charges for defrauding the healthcare system out of millions of dollars.
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.
Pennsylvania residents lost more than $158 million to scams in the first nine months of 2023.
A rural Pennsylvania county and its elected officials may have to pay the state's elections agency hundreds of thousands of dollars to reimburse it for legal fees and litigation costs.
A man is accused of setting fire to a South Side building to benefit from the insurance policy, federal prosecutors said.
A Republican-controlled state Senate committee issued the subpoena as part of what they called a "forensic investigation" of the 2020 presidential election.
A conservative group and its former leader are taking the unusual step of publicly acknowledging that claims of ballot mishandling at a Pennsylvania post office in 2020 were wrong.
West Virginia's Republican-majority Legislature is advancing a bill that would require photo IDs to be added to the cards low-income residents who qualify for government assistance use to purchase food.
Pamela Reed fabricated medical documents and lied about her child's medical condition in order to scam people out of money.
Corey Mizell took cash from disabled veterans as well as pandemic unemployment benefits.
Michael Zacharias received concurrent life sentences for counts of sex trafficking a minor and sex trafficking of a minor by force, fraud, or coercion.
Florida businessman Patrick Parker Walsh is now serving five and half years in federal prison.
The Boston Red Sox have made an addition to their bullpen, signing flamethrowing lefty Aroldis Chapman.
President-elect Donald Trump said he is "totally against" Japan's Nippon Steel buying U.S. Steel.
A big chunk of the area could see snow from Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
First responders in Westmoreland County are searching for a 64-year-old woman who reportedly fell in a 30-foot sinkhole in Unity Township.
Proposals surrounding the budget haven't come without controversy and it's unclear what may or may not get passed by council ahead of the Friday deadline.
The Boston Red Sox have made an addition to their bullpen, signing flamethrowing lefty Aroldis Chapman.
President-elect Donald Trump said he is "totally against" Japan's Nippon Steel buying U.S. Steel.
A big chunk of the area could see snow from Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
First responders in Westmoreland County are searching for a 64-year-old woman who reportedly fell in a 30-foot sinkhole in Unity Township.
Proposals surrounding the budget haven't come without controversy and it's unclear what may or may not get passed by council ahead of the Friday deadline.
Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.
The debate over Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato's plan to raise property taxes rages on.
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers, judges and top executive branch officials will get a heftier salary increase in 2025 than the average Pennsylvanian saw over the past 12 months.
A small business owner in Pittsburgh is concerned about how the proposed Trump tariffs on goods from overseas could affect her business.
A Westmoreland County man says he feels bamboozled after a nearly $8,000 bill arrived in the mail.
With the online world dominating advance sales for the holiday starting in October, are Black Friday and Cyber Monday still relevant?
Gas prices in Pittsburgh are starting to fall as our travel picks up around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The first Von Maur department store in Pennsylvania has opened at South Hills Village.
We announced on the show today the PTL Ticket Giveaway for Mariah Carey's Christmas Tour 2024!
David and Heather chatted with one of the builders of this year's PTL Toy Drive!
Downtown Pittsburgh is glowing thanks to a stunning new holiday lights display. We sent Daisy to see it all first-hand!
We played a new game of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori!
Phipps Conservatory has transformed into an enchanting holiday paradise. Boaz got the exclusive look on today's show!
Once considered amateurs, star college football and basketball players are now getting paid millions of dollars.
A Westmoreland County man says he feels bamboozled after a nearly $8,000 bill arrived in the mail.
Budget time at City Hall has Pittsburgh City Council scrutinizing Mayor Ed Gainey's proposed spending.
Amid staffing shortages in Pittsburgh EMS, a city program seeks to recruit and train from within the community.
The Ambridge Area School District recently purchased a security system touted for its ability to detect guns and knives.
Keeping the kids healthy this time of year can be a challenge. Dr. Hayley Hellstern and Dr. Marisa Quattrone talk about their new practice in Fox Chaple, Zest Pediatrics.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Two Pittsburgh men are among the first to use a new device to regain movement following a stroke.
Thawing a turkey one week out from Thanksgiving may seem excessive, but it's necessary.
It is vital to find time for your physical well-being, even if it's just for a little bit. That's what we discussed today for our Wellness Wednesday conversation with Dr. Natalie Gentile.
The Boston Red Sox have made an addition to their bullpen, signing flamethrowing lefty Aroldis Chapman.
Pitt went 29-1 this season and won the ACC title.
The Steelers have never had a losing season with Mike Tomlin as the coach of the team.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation has announced a new Pittsburgh Pennies girls hockey program.
Russell Wilson threw for a season-high 414 yards and three touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers outlasted Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals 44-38.
PPG has sold its architectural coatings business, which will be renamed The Pittsburgh Paints Company.
The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce is launching a feasibility study to see about building a convention center and hotel.
PetVet365 cut the ribbon on its new location Monday at the Strip District Terminal.
The crew at Ciafre Deer Processing is already putting in the work one day into deer rifle season.
On Small Business Saturday, it was a celebration of small businesses owned by Black moms in Pittsburgh.
Avril Lavigne is bringing her Greatest Hits Tour to the Pittsburgh area next year.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Legendary rock band AC/DC is bringing their "Power Up North American Tour" to Pittsburgh in 2025.
Bob Bryar played on My Chemical Romance's career-defining rock opera, "The Black Parade."
NORAD has tracked Santa Claus' Christmas Eve journey around the world since 1955.
We announced on the show today the PTL Ticket Giveaway for Mariah Carey's Christmas Tour 2024!
David and Heather chatted with one of the builders of this year's PTL Toy Drive!
Downtown Pittsburgh is glowing thanks to a stunning new holiday lights display. We sent Daisy to see it all first-hand!
We played a new game of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori!
Phipps Conservatory has transformed into an enchanting holiday paradise. Boaz got the exclusive look on today's show!
Fallen Pittsburgh Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh was laid to rest on Monday
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-19 to the Cleveland Browns.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Firefighters battled a massive fire at Riley's Pour House, a popular Irish pub in Carnegie, on Thursday.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held rallies in Pittsburgh on the eve of Election Day.
