Hank Investigates: Archived Reports - Page 9 of 16

  • Restaurant rats

    Restaurant rats

    When you eat out in Boston what you see is clean and sanitary. But what happens when the lights go out and the restaurants close? Hank Phillippi Ryan's hidden camera investigation reveals some disturbing late night visitors. Wait until you see the video of the restaurant rats.

    Posted on 11/01/07
  • Vested Interest

    Vested Interest

    Marines from Massachusetts on the frontlines of Iraq, but do they have the best possible equipment? Hank Phillippi Ryan found some parents paying out of pocket to keep their kids safe. Here's why they have a “Vested Interest.”

    Posted on 09/28/07
  • Bad bridges

    Bad bridges

    How bad are the bridges in your hometown? Investigative Reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan found many may be in critical condition. She's got the list of the worst of the worst. And more disturbing, how long will it take to fix these bad bridges?

    Posted on 09/25/07
  • Enough to make you sick

    Enough to make you sick

    Massachusetts’ residents pay millions of your tax dollars, and you may be surprised where they're being spent. Most local budgets are strapped for cash, but 7NEWS Investigative Reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan's exclusive investigation found some communities pay certain employees more than you'd expect. "Hank Investigates: Is It Enough to Make You Sick?"

    Posted on 05/15/07
  • Disability deception

    Disability deception

    It's outrageous, it's illegal and we've got the pictures to prove it. Caught on camera, Massachusetts's workers are cheating the workers' compensation system. They cook up schemes you won't believe. 7's Hank Phillippi Ryan takes you inside this "Disability Deception."

    Posted on 05/08/07
  • Porn in Public

    Porn in Public

    An exclusive, hidden camera investigation uncovers disturbing pictures your children may see in public places! Hank Phillippi Ryan found explicit videos, adult content and even pictures of nude teens but whose job is it to keep your children away? Hank Investigates "Porn in Public."

    Posted on 05/01/07
  • The price is wrong

    The price is wrong

    Here's an exclusive investigation that could mean refunds for Massachusetts shoppers from some of the state's most popular stores. At Pottery Barn, William Sonoma and more, 7's Investigative Reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan uncovered a pattern of overcharging for online purchases. Hank got the goods and showed them "The Price is Wrong."

    Posted on 04/26/07
  • Can they do that?

    Can they do that?

    If you hate to carry cash and can't live without your credit card you may be paying too much for your purchases! With extra fees and minimum purchases adding up "Hank Investigates, Can They Do That?"

    Posted on 02/22/07
  • Getting burned

    Getting burned

    It's freezing cold outside, and your furnace is on the fritz. Does the person you pay to fix it know what they're doing? Hank Phillippi Ryan set up a furnace and called for help. The results of her hidden camera investigation reveal you could be "Getting Burned."

    Posted on 02/14/07
  • Put to the test

    Put to the test

    It's the dreaded driver's test everyone worries they won't pass. But 7News Investigative Reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan finds that there's something you'll want to know and it's more than just how to drive! Hank uncovers a secret that could help you land your license, when she has the driver's test "Put to the Test."

    Posted on 02/07/07
  • Cause for alarm

    Cause for alarm

    Firefighters risk their lives to save others. They run into burning buildings, with only their training and safety gear to protect them. But, our investigation finds one, critical piece of their equipment may put them in danger. Hank Phillipi Ryan reveals that it's a "Cause for Alarm."

    Posted on 02/05/07
  • Gift Card Grinches

    Gift Card Grinches

    If you're buying a gift card this holiday season, here's a warning you can't afford to miss. You may be giving a card with a zero balance! Hank Phillippi Ryan's discovered the newest scheme designed to rip you off and reveals how to protect yourself from the "Gift Card Grinches."

    Posted on 12/18/06
  • Toll trouble

    Toll trouble

    If you drive on the Mass Pike, you may be getting overcharged! Our exclusive investigation proves thousands of drivers are paying too much in tolls. Hank Phillippi Ryan's discovered Pike officials know about it, so why don't you? You won't believe this multi-million dollar "Toll Trouble."

    Posted on 11/27/06
  • Phony florists

    Phony florists

    Every time you order flowers, you could get ripped off instead. "Hank Investigates" a nationwide flower fakeout that's set up to trick you into paying more and getting less. Will you be the next victim of the "Phony florists?"

    Posted on 11/20/06
  • Knock it Off

    Knock it Off

    Ever bought a designer purse, or jewelry or even computer software online? If its counterfeit -- even if you didn't know it -- you could be in big trouble! Hank Phillippi Ryan's exclusive investigation reveals they're cracking down on buyers like you! Their demand: "Knock it Off."

    Posted on 11/13/06
  • Lock crock

    Lock crock

    It's frustrating, dangerous and could happen to you tomorrow! You're locked out of your house and have to get in. Be careful whom you call. Hank Phillippi Ryan's exclusive investigation reveals you may be stuck with a ruined lock and an exorbitant bill! Its a big money secret some call a "Lock Crock."

    Posted on 11/06/06
  • Highway Robbery

    Highway Robbery

    A big bucks tollbooth blunder that's hitting innocent Massachusetts drivers with someone else’s tickets! Hank's discovered a flaw in the EZ-Pass toll collection system, and you could be the next victim. Hank investigates what some call "Highway Robbery."

    Posted on 09/25/06
  • Danger down the road

    Danger down the road

    The Big Dig fiasco put highway construction under the microscope and now state insiders are asking tough questions: how safe are the rest of Massachusetts’ highways and bridges? And could there be more danger down the road? Hank Phillippi Ryan Investigates.

    Posted on 08/28/06
  • Free ride

    Free ride

    With Big Dig repair costs skyrocketing and fears tolls will go up to pay for it, Hank discovered where the Masspike's actually losing millions of dollars a year. You pay your tolls but you won't believe who's getting a ‘Free Ride.’ Hank Investigates.

    Posted on 07/31/06
  • Tunnel trouble

    Tunnel trouble

    This week's tragedy wasn't the first sign something was wrong, 7 has exclusive details about damage from the dig caused in the past. Tonight hank investigates the tunnel trouble.

    Posted on 07/14/06

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