Ann Pistone

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Investigative Producer at WLS-TV (Chicago, IL)

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AI deepfakes, voting misinformation, fake fundraisers and other 2024 election scams ramp up as Election Day nears - ABC7 Chicago

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.
How to save money on groceries? Store prices still high even as inflation cools; here are tips from coupons to bulk buying

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.
How to save money on groceries? Store prices still high even as inflation cools; here are tips from coupons to bulk buying

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.
Pig butchering scam: Illinois woman loses nearly $1 million life savings, forced to sell home and belongings - ABC7 New York

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.
Pig butchering scam: Illinois woman loses nearly $1 million life savings, forced to sell home and belongings - ABC7 San Francisco

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.
Pig butchering scam: Illinois woman loses nearly $1 million life savings, forced to sell home and belongings - ABC7 Los Angeles

Sep 9, 2024 | abc7.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.
Woman living in Illinois loses nearly $1 million life savings in 'pig butchering' scam, forced to sell home and belongings

Sep 5, 2024 | abc13.com | Ann Pistone |Jason Knowles

CHICAGO -- A woman in Illnois lost almost $1 million over several months to a scammer using the "pig butchering" technique. Just as a farmer fattens up a pig for slaughter, in the scheme a scammer gains a victim's trust over a long period of time, fattening them up, then goes in for the kill by stealing their life savings. The FBI estimates the scams cost Americans nearly $4 billion in 2023 alone. Erika DeMask had saved nearly $1 million in investment accounts; she is now in financial ruin.
Lombard woman loses nearly $1 million life savings in 'pig butchering' scam, forced to sell home and belongings - ABC7 Chicago

Sep 4, 2024 | abc7chicago.com | Ann Pistone |Jason Knowles

Lombard woman Erika DeMask lost her life savings of nearly $1 million to a scammer using the "pig butchering" technique, a long-term scheme.
Want cheap flights for last minute late summer travel? Tips on how to use points, miles and more for a getaway without overspendng - ABC7 Chicago

Aug 23, 2024 | abc7chicago.com | Ann Pistone |Jason Knowles

If you want cheap flights for a last minute late summer or Labor Day vacation, here are tips for how to use points, miles and more to get away.
Why some companies are paying ransom to cybercriminals for data breaches stealing personal information, and what experts advise - ABC7 Chicago

Aug 6, 2024 | abc7chicago.com | Ann Pistone |Jason Knowles

More companies are choosing to pay the ransom demanded by cybercriminals in data breaches that steal your personal information. But does it work?

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