Hank Investigates: Archived Reports - Page 7 of 16

  • Roadside Assistance

    Roadside Assistance

    Every day we hear the threats: Masspike tolls are going to increase! But Hank's discovered the MassPike is missing out on collecting hundreds of thousands of dollars a year!

    Posted on 03/31/09
  • Feeling the Heat

    Feeling the Heat

    They thought they were getting a good deal on a single delivery of heating oil, some even accepted a company's discount coupon for $100 off.

    Posted on 03/17/09
  • Corporate money

    Corporate money

    An exclusive 7NEWS investigation, on bank bailout money, that's leading to calls for change. Banks and financial institutions are getting a huge bailout, thanks to your tax dollars. Hank Phillipi Ryan has uncovered millions they could easily be claiming... what she found is already getting national attention!

    Posted on 03/09/09
  • Police detail follow-up

    Police detail follow-up

    Action after a 7News exclusive: Boston's Mayor is taking action and cracking down on companies who owe big money to the City of Boston!

    Posted on 03/06/09
  • Police detail

    Police detail

    Now a story you'll see only on 7-- an exclusive investigation: Companies hiring police for detail duty and then pay the bills late or not at all ! Hank Phillippi Ryan found millions of dollars not paid, is your town being ripped off?

    Posted on 03/05/09
  • Probing Thieves

    Probing Thieves

    Are thieves getting ready to drain your wallet? How would you know? Hank Phillippi Ryan discovered a telltale sign that your money is at risk. What's the scoop on how you can stop the scammers before they rip you off? Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 02/09/09
  • Car warranty

    Car warranty

    Trying to track down some extra bucks? Maybe the solution is in your driveway -- that gas guzzler or luxury car that's getting too expensive. Hank Phillippi Ryan's discovered how you can get more monetary mileage when you sell your car. Hank Investigates -- it's all in the fine print.

    Posted on 02/02/09
  • Mailbox makeover

    Mailbox makeover

    How many catalogs do you get a day? And do you wish they would stop? Our Hank Phillippi Ryan found there's a way you can get a mailbox makeover and stop the flood of unwanted sales pitches. Hank Investigates: how to just say no.

    Posted on 01/26/09
  • Health club hints

    Health club hints

    Treadmills, free weights, personal trainers. Does holiday cheating have you promising to join up and get in shape? Here's the scoop, instead of losing weight, you could wind up losing money.

    Posted on 01/12/09
  • More Glitches in the Switch to Digital

    More Glitches in the Switch to Digital

    The Feds promised up it would be easy and cheap. But for a year, I've been warning you it's not --the switch is fraught with technical problems, consumer problems and unbelievable government red tape. Bottom line, if all goes as currently scheduled, it may be a mess.

    Posted on 01/09/09
  • Tweeter

    Tweeter

    If you've got merchandise inside Tweeter you'd better start thing about plan B right now. Experts say that stuff and your money may be tied up in the company's bankruptcy tangle and you may not get any help from that any time soon.

    Posted on 12/03/08
  • You Paid For It

    You Paid For It

    You pay all that money in taxes, but where's it all going? In these days of bailouts and cutbacks, our exclusive investigation finds the federal government is spending millions of your dollars on projects that will definitely surprise you. 7's Hank Phillippi Ryan says you need to know about it because "You Paid for It."

    Posted on 11/25/08
  • Liquor licenses

    Liquor licenses

    Councilor Turner and Senator Wilkerson are both facing similar circumstances. Each alleged bribe is said to be over a liquor license. So are Boston's rules on these licenses opening the door for corruption? 7's Hank Phillippi Ryan investigates.

    Posted on 11/24/08
  • Don

    Don't Call Us

    You call 911 in an emergency but our investigation found someone may be tying up the line! 7's Hank Phillippi Ryan uncovered a new threat to your safety--one that even took state officials by surprise! You won't believe what has 911 operators saying "Don't Call Us!"

    Posted on 11/17/08
  • MBTA claims

    MBTA claims

    Now a story you'll see only on 7. It's no secret the MBTA is in financial trouble, there's constant talk of raising fairs and hiking fees -- so 7's Hank Phillippi Ryan dug into the T's finances and found a shocking surprise. The T is paying millions for its own mistakes.

    Posted on 10/27/08
  • Secret in the Suburbs

    Secret in the Suburbs

    It's the dirty secret of the affluent suburbs. Once gorgeous houses are now abandoned and in shambles. Who's leaving them in such dangerous and disastrous conditions? You'll be shocked at the who owns these places. Hank Phillippi Ryan Investigates.

    Posted on 10/13/08
  • DTV Coupons

    DTV Coupons

    Tonight our exclusive investigation--there's huge glitch in the nationwide switch to digital TV! You may think you're ready, but Hank Phillippi Ryan's discovered millions of TV viewers may be left in the dark! Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 10/06/08
  • Excise tax collection

    Excise tax collection

    Tonight, only on 7: A shocking tax secret! Hank Phillippi Ryan discovered in many Massachusetts communities people are getting out of paying their fair share. Who's paying up and who's not? And how do they get away with it? Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 09/29/08
  • Missing money

    Missing money

    Did you or anyone you know ever work for the State? Here's some good news you may not know: you could be owed some money. But there's no public list of names. Now 7's Hank Phillippi Ryan reveals who is due millions of dollars that's still waiting to be claimed.

    Posted on 09/22/08
  • Digital Switch Glitch

    Digital Switch Glitch

    It's being hailed by the government as a simple, cheap and easy switch for TV viewers: next year broadcast television is all going digital. But investigative reporter Hank Philippi Ryan discovered: there may be a huge glitch in that switch! Will it happen to your TV? Hank shows you exactly where the problems could be.

    Posted on 09/08/08

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