2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (165+ words) An email scam is using intimidation and fear to pressure recipients into paying $640 to prevent their personal information from being sold on the dark web. A viewer shared an email with an opening line that reads, "I want to make…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (215+ words) Scammers are reviving the wrong number scam, using text messages to trick people into engaging with them and potentially revealing personal information. The Federal Trade Commission says as many as 98% of people will open a text message, making it an…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (139+ words) An issue that caused tens of thousands of users to report trouble accessing YouTube on Tuesday night has been resolved. Related video above: That Verizon $20 credit text is real, here's how to claim it According to Downdetector, which tracks outages,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (204+ words) Scammers are once again using an old trick to make their phishing emails seem more believable, with a sense of urgency by appearing as important legal documents. This scam, known as the Docusign scam, has resurfaced over the past month....

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (189+ words) As Valentine's Day approaches, the 8 On Your Side team is highlighting the growing threat of romance scams, which are becoming more believable due to artificial intelligence. These scams often begin through dating apps or social media, where scammers create fake…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago  (449+ words) Pennsylvania will receive $711 million from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment funding to improve broadband access across the state. The initiative aims to make reliable high-speed internet available to all, addressing the needs of 276,000 households, businesses, schools, and libraries that…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (232+ words) Text message scams related to toll payments have resurfaced, targeting individuals with threatening messages that claim unpaid tolls and potential fines. Last year, News 8 On Your Side reported extensively on turnpike text message scams, and recently, a surprising number of…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (299+ words) Proposed data centers are drawing debate across Pennsylvania as Gov. Josh Shapiro pushes for stricter expectations on how they're built and powered in his 2026 budget proposal. Shapiro said the industry's rapid expansion requires new ground rules before projects move forward....

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (234+ words) Don't be that person hosting a Super Bowl watch party that shows a delayed feed of the game. According to a survey conducted by Phenix, which gives real-time streaming services to its clients, they found that six of the most…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (197+ words) After a snowstorm, if you experience mail delays, the United States Postal Service said it could be due to safety concerns. Jazmin Hughes, Lancaster postmaster, said when snow and ice are on the ground, mail carriers are told to put…...