Hank Investigates: Archived Reports - Page 4 of 16

  • State Police bulletproof vests

    State Police bulletproof vests

    Tonight the state's top cops admit something went very wrong. It's a story you’ll see only on 7! Hank’s exclusive investigation reveals Massachusetts state troopers could be in danger---wearing bulletproof vests that may not work! And even more shocking, officers had no idea until Hank told them. Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 02/08/11
  • What to do if your roof collapses

    What to do if your roof collapses

    The pictures are pretty scary, and as homeowners watch more and more snow pile up on their roofs there's always the question of who will have to pay for what if the worst happens. Experts tell me though every insurance policy is different, if you have an up to date homeowners insurance policy, you most likely will be covered for a roof collapse. If it's happened at your house - here's exactly what you should do:

    Posted on 02/03/11
  • Taxes

    Taxes

    Last year, more than half of taxpayers paid someone else to do their taxes--now with tax day fast approaching, you may be deciding to hire someone, too. in tonight's Money Monday, a warning. Hank's discovered if you choose the wrong person to do your 1040--it could cost you big bucks.

    Posted on 01/31/11
  • What

    What's killing the trees?

    It's destructive, it's sad--and it's wasting of millions of your tax dollars. Something is killing hundreds of trees in Massachusetts--and it's a problem that's only getting worse. What's killing the trees? Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 01/28/11
  • Filtered Cigar Tax

    Filtered Cigar Tax

    And now a story you'll see only on 7! How some tobacco manufacturers win big--and how your kids lose. Hank Phillippi Ryan's exclusive investigation found a loophole that's causing the state to miss out on millions in tax dollars each year. Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 12/07/10
  • Asbestos in Schools

    Asbestos in Schools

    Could your child's school be harmful to their health? Every school is supposed to be inspected by the state for dangerous asbestos but Hank reveals: hundreds of schools failed their inspections and what's even more shocking hundreds more have never been inspected at all. Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 12/02/10
  • Baby Monitors

    Baby Monitors

    Stop what you're doing and watch this: It's disturbing. It's alarming. It's terrifying and it could happen to you. Hank's discovered there's a way strangers can see right inside your house and you'd never know it. Could someone be looking into your child's room? Hank shows you how.

    Posted on 11/15/10
  • Gas Leaks

    Gas Leaks

    Devastating home explosions, caused gas leaks-so how many gas leaks are there right now? And could they be in your neighborhood? Our exclusive investigation found gas leaks all across the state-so many, experts say it’s out of control. What’s more shocking, gas companies know about them! So why aren’t they fixing them? Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 11/08/10
  • Money Monday - Car Payments

    Money Monday - Car Payments

    Is your car payment too high? Some companies are promising they can cut your costs--but stop right there--they may be steering you wrong. Hank Phillippi Ryan reveals how to put the brakes on these schemes-but has the secrets how you can actually lower your car payments. It's Money Monday.

    Posted on 10/25/10
  • Money Monday - Fighting Back Against Debt Collectors

    Money Monday - Fighting Back Against Debt Collectors

    Are bill collectors bugging you? here's the scoop even if you DO owe money there are rules they have to follow. And if they don't you can make them pay! Hank Phillippi Ryan has the big-bucks details on tonight's Money Monday.

    Posted on 10/11/10
  • Money Monday- Mortgage Modification

    Money Monday- Mortgage Modification

    It's a Money Monday investigation! Worried home owners thought they were getting a life line when the federal government started a new program to cut their mortgage payments and prevent foreclosure. But Hank's discovered some are getting choked by red tape and the very program they hoped to help them is making things worse. What's behind this mortgage mess?

    Posted on 10/04/10
  • Unemployment technical glitches

    Unemployment technical glitches

    People looking to certify their unemployment benefits here in Massachusetts have been running into a lot of trouble recently. Technical difficulties have plagued the phone system and the web-site people use to file claims. But, the agency in charge says you should not be concerned about your benefits. 7's Hank Philippi-Ryan has the story.

    Posted on 09/27/10
  • Money Monday-7 kinds of Insurance you may not need

    Money Monday-7 kinds of Insurance you may not need

    When you rent a car, do you need insurance? How about for your new flat screen TV? Some insurance is a necessity--but in these tough economic times, when can you pass on coverage? Hank Phillippi Ryan has uncovered 7 types of insurance you may not need---and gives you the scoop on tonight’s Money Monday.

    Posted on 09/27/10
  • Texting Truckers

    Texting Truckers

    Caught on camera: Truck drivers doing something they know they shouldn't--and putting everyone's lives in danger. Hank staked out state highways with a hidden camera and what she found has federal officials fuming! See what our cameras recorded: Texting Truckers.

    Posted on 09/23/10
  • Charlie Tickets

    Charlie Tickets

    T riders, listen up! Hank Phillippi Ryan's exclusive investigation into the secret expiration dates on the MBTA's Charlie Tickets now has a top state official calling for changes in the law! And those changes could mean money in your wallet! Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 09/13/10
  • Mulch Fires

    Mulch Fires

    Does your home have a hidden hazard? We found a common item--probably at your house right now that's caused millions of dollars in damage each year in Massachusetts! And what's more Hank Phillippi Ryan's found local firefighters know how dangerous it is but are confused about how to handle it. And as Hank Investigates that may be leaving you and your family at risk.

    Posted on 08/30/10
  • Electronic Monitoring Bracelets

    Electronic Monitoring Bracelets

    It's exactly what's not supposed to happen. Criminal suspects cut off their monitoring bracelets and vanish! Who are they and how often does it happen? Hank's investigation uncovered what state officials didn't want to tell us.

    Posted on 08/23/10
  • Cabin Pressure

    Cabin Pressure

    Whatever happened to flying the friendly skies? Security, crowds and baggage restrictions make travel troublesome. Last week one flight attendant jumped off a plane after dealing with what he called a problem passenger. But Hank’s investigation uncovers confidential reports from flight attendants proving they battle outrageous --- and dangerous --- passenger behavior every day.

    Posted on 08/16/10
  • Fire Master Boxes

    Fire Master Boxes

    The alarms are ringing--but firefighters can’t hear them! Hank's discovered some local fire stations aren't getting all their emergency calls! Who's in danger? What's gone wrong? And why didn't anyone fix it? Hank investigates.

    Posted on 08/09/10
  • Toll Taker complaints

    Toll Taker complaints

    They're asleep. They're rude and they're on the cell phone! And that's just the beginning of the complaints about Masspike toll takers. So why aren't they getting in trouble? Hank has the scoop in her exclusive investigation.

    Posted on 08/02/10

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