Charity Dumping Grounds
Donating to charity is supposed to help people, but we found some donations are doing more harm than good and it’s costing charities millions. Wait till you see what some people are calling donations! Hank Investigates.
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Skate Park
Big promises and big money ! Hank’s discovered that “state of the art skate park” promised for Boston is battling big problems. Wait till you hear what’s putting the skate park on hold! Hank Investigates.
Flood insurance
Has it happened to you yet? Thousands of Bay State homeowners are being ordered to buy big bucks flood insurance--even if they've never had a drop of water in their basements! But Hank Phillippi Ryan's exclusive investigation discovered why the new system may be all wet--and how you can fight back.
Fixed-up Flood Cars
New England flood waters have subsided, but you could still be a victim! Investigative reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan now shows you an amazing transformation. An exclusive look at how con-artists can take flood cars and make them look like new. And a warning from Hank: these fixed-up wrecks will soon be on the road and ready for sale.
School Cafeterias
Do your children have lunch in a public school cafeteria? It's the one meal a day you trust someone else to prepare! But Hank Phillippi Ryan’s uncovered there are dirty secrets that may be hiding in some public school kitchens—things you’d never want on your child’s menu! Why didn’t anyone know about it? Hank Investigates.
Funding cut for DPH studies
Families are upset something in their neighborhood is making them sick -- the state used your tax dollars to find out. So why didn’t they finish the job? Hank Investigates.
Medical Bills
Is the cost of your health care making you sick? Hank’s discovered a shocking secret -- you may be paying much more than you need to for medical tests. Why does it happen and what can you do? Hank Investigates.
Flood Insurance
So what should your next step be as your home begins to dry out? Our Hank Phillippi Ryan shows you how to cover your damage.
Chimney Sweeps
Dangerous chimneys can cause fires and carbon monoxide poisoning--so it's critical to know if your chimney is safe! But Hank's hidden camera investigation proves--unscrupulous companies are luring people into into paying big bucks for services they don't need--and you could be the next victim! Hank Investigates--with a warning for homeowners.
Oil Company Lawsuit
The heat is on for a heating oil company on the North Shore: The Massachusetts Attorney General slapped the company with a lawsuit today. This action comes after our Hank Phillippi Ryan uncovered problems with the company a year ago.
New Stalking Legislation
If you've ever received unwanted attention from a stalker, you'll want to hear this story. Some new legislation promises to fill a gap in the state's restraining order law. Many say closing this loophole could help police help save lives. 7's Hank Phillippi Ryan has the story.
Taxi Credit Card Machines
You grab a cab, you should be able to swipe your card and pay your way. But we found some who try to cab it on credit are told the machine is broken. Our hidden camera investigation found that may not be true. Are you getting taken for a ride? Hank investigates.
T Double Tap
Do you ride the T? Our exclusive investigation reveals you could be charged twice for one ride. And it may have already happened to you. Hank investigates these unfair fares.
Improper Plates
How can a company accept your tax dollars but not pay the state what they owe? They were breaking the law in plain sight. So why did it take Hank to blow the whistle? Tonight, "Hank Investigates" this big bucks problem, and as a result, the state gets a financial windfall.
Food Stamp Mailings
Your tax dollars at work, but you won’t believe where they’re going! While the state slashes programs and cuts jobs, it’s spending tens of thousands of tax dollars for postage. Yes, postage! Who’s in charge? Hank Phillippi Ryan investigates.
Unpaid Parking Tickets
What if you owed the City of Boston more than a million dollars in parking tickets? You know they'd come after you to pay. But Hank's investigation discovered certain cars racking up huge amounts of tickets and nothing being done to collect all those fines. Who 's getting away without paying? Hank Investigates.
Flu Cleaning Services
Our exclusive undercover investigation found cleaners claiming they can rid your home of the H1N1 virus, but are they cleaning up, or just cleaning out your wallet? Hank investigates.
