Hank Investigates: Archived Reports - Page 1 of 15

  • Circuit Breaker Hazards

    Circuit Breaker Hazards

    Now a story you'll see on just one station: Experts say it's a flat out fire hazard if it's in your home. And Hank's uncovered its caused a series of fires in Massachusetts and across the country. What is it? What should you do if you have one? Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 05/08/12
  • Missing rebate checks

    Missing rebate checks

    Where are the missing rebate checks? Angry consumers who were promised cash back for buying energy efficient appliances were getting nothing but empty mailboxes! Hank's investigation turns up the heat on this missing money.

    Posted on 04/20/12
  • Missing computers from state colleges

    Missing computers from state colleges

    Now a story you’ll see on just one station: Should some Massachusetts colleges get a failing grade when it comes to keeping tabs on equipment YOU paid for? Hank found hundreds of thousands of dollars of missing stuff swiped from offices, conference rooms and classrooms. And now one state official is calling for change! Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 04/06/12
  • Hank: Stolen cars sold for scrap

    Hank: Stolen cars sold for scrap

    Now a story you’ll see on just one station: Hank’s exclusive undercover investigation reveals how brazen thieves can tow your car from your driveway and sell it for scrap. It’s obviously illegal, so how do they keep getting away with it? Hank investigates.

    Posted on 03/29/12
  • Dogs stuck at shelter up for adoption

    Dogs stuck at shelter up for adoption

    A story you'll see on just one station: stray dogs from Worcester are NOW available to go to new homes. Our investigation revealed they were "stuck" at a local kennel-and could not be adopted! But now, big changes underway because of Hank's investigation.

    Posted on 03/21/12
  • Federal student loan problems

    Federal student loan problems

    Now a story you’ll see on just one station: Hank’s uncovered a surprising glitch in the federal student loan billing system that’s causing the credit scores of some students to sink! How can it happen? Could you be affected? Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 03/16/12
  • Restitution for Action Oil Customers

    Restitution for Action Oil Customers

    Good news for customers of an Oxford home heating oil company who say the supplier left them in the cold this winter ! A 7News exclusive investigation first uncovered the situation and today the Massachusetts Attorney General announced some customers will be getting refunds!

    Posted on 03/15/12
  • Tow-and-go car thefts

    Tow-and-go car thefts

    Now a story you’ll see on just one station: The crimes are brazen, happening in broad daylight and you could be the next victim! Hank reveals the new way thieves are swiping cars right out of your driveway, and where they end up: they may never be found. Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 03/09/12
  • Dogs ready for adoption, stuck at kennel

    Dogs ready for adoption, stuck at kennel

    Now a story you'll see on just one station: Big changes underway because of our investigation for stray dogs from Worcester who are ready to go to new homes. Our investigation uncovered they’re “stuck” at a kennel—and cannot be adopted! Why not? Hank investigates.

    Posted on 03/01/12
  • Coakley cracks down on oil company

    Coakley cracks down on oil company

    The Massachusetts Attorney General cracks down after a 7News investigation revealed local families were being left in the cold! All saying one home heating oil company was taking their money-but not delivering oil. Investigative reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan has the exclusive new details.

    Posted on 02/29/12
  • Oil company keeping customers in cold

    Oil company keeping customers in cold

    They paid for heating oil but they’re still shivering. They say a local oil company took their money and never delivered it. Hank tracked down the owner to find out why customers say he’s leaving them out in the cold.

    Posted on 02/23/12
  • Veteran cop stole from evidence room

    Veteran cop stole from evidence room

    On just one station--thousands of dollars swiped from a local police evidence room, but who took the money? Hank’s exclusive investigation reveals the shocking confession-- and you’ll be even more shocked about what Hank found happened next!

    Posted on 02/16/12
  • Apartment Rental Fees

    Apartment Rental Fees

    If you live in an apartment..you're used to giving money to the landlord. But some amazing news for thousands of tenants--your landlord may have to give some of it back! Are you in for a big refund? Hank investigates.

    Posted on 02/09/12
  • 911 crews sent to wrong location

    911 crews sent to wrong location

    It’s chilling, it’s tragic and it’s a story you’ll see on just one station. Hank uncovers a 911 call gone terribly wrong and reveals a terrifying situation that could happen to you and your family. How did it happen ? What can you do prevent it? Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 01/27/12
  • Steep ambulance fees

    Steep ambulance fees

    One short ambulance ride--one BIG bill! You won’t believe how much it can cost when doctors order an ambulance for you! Our Hank Phillippi Ryan found some patients don't discover that... until their finances are in critical condition. How can it happen? Hank investigates.

    Posted on 01/13/12
  • Social security mistakes

    Social security mistakes

    You know you’re alive. So why’s the government say you're dead? How a social security mistake is killing off thousands of people in Massachusetts! It’s a real life nightmare and you could be the next victim! Hank investigates.

    Posted on 01/06/12
  • Prisoners on buses

    Prisoners on buses

    Now a story you’ll see on just one station! Prisoners currently serving time for federal crimes-could be sitting right next to on the bus as you head home for the holidays! Or any other day you hit the road! You may think prisoners travel cross-country on heavily guarded planes, like the movie "Con Air" But Hank found the shocking reality there's no guards at all on: Con *Bus!* Hank investigates.

    Posted on 11/29/11
  • Free MBTA ferry rides

    Free MBTA ferry rides

    Free rides on the MBTA ferry!

    Posted on 11/18/11
  • Play yard dangers

    Play yard dangers

    A product most parents rely on every day, a product that’s supposed to protect their kids, may actually be putting their little ones in danger! But there IS a way you can check right now and protect your child from tragedy. Hank Phillippi Ryan investigates.

    Posted on 11/15/11
  • Corn maze safety

    Corn maze safety

    This is the time of year corn mazes start popping up all over Massachusetts. Sure that frantic 911 call from a family lost in the Danvers corn maze made national news -- but what would you do if there’s a real emergency? Could you get out? Hank Phillippi Ryan went undercover to find out just how safe they really are.

    Posted on 10/27/11

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