Ann Pistone

Oct 21, 2024 | abc7chicago.com | Ann Pistone |Jason Knowles

From AI deepfakes to text scams targeting voters with misinformation about registration, 2024 election scams are ramping up as Election Day nears.

Sep 25, 2024 | abc7ny.com | Ann Pistone |Jason Knowles

CHICAGO -- Inflation has cooled to around 2.9% but you may not be seeing much relief yet at the grocery store as costs for certain items continue to surge. As inflation dropped, many costs have gone down like the price of used cars, gas and energy. But grocery store costs are still rising. It's been a challenge for many. "I have one child, and we are spending over $200 a week in groceries," said shopper Liz Villalovos.

Sep 25, 2024 | abc7.com | Ann Pistone |Jason Knowles

ByAnn Pistone and Jason KnowlesWednesday, September 25, 2024 12:51PMHow to save money on groceries? Even though inflation has cooled, the cost of grocery store items remain high and could rise more by year's end. CHICAGO -- Inflation has cooled to around 2.9% but you may not be seeing much relief yet at the grocery store as costs for certain items continue to surge. As inflation dropped, many costs have gone down like the price of used cars, gas and energy. But grocery store costs are still rising.

Sep 9, 2024 | abc7ny.com | Jason Knowles |Ann Pistone

Erika DeMask lost her life savings of nearly $1 million to a scammer using the so-called pig butchering scam technique, a long-term scheme.

Sep 9, 2024 | abc7news.com | Ann Pistone |Jason Knowles

Erika DeMask lost her life savings of nearly $1 million to a scammer using the so-called pig butchering scam technique, a long-term scheme.