ATMs are everywhere. And they're what many people use for banking. But our investigation found that anyone can buy one and crooks could use them to swipe your financial info. 7's Jonathan Hall uncovers how to catch a counterfeit cash machine.
The port of Boston is one of the busiest on the east coast. And it's up to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make sure everything arriving on shore is safe and legal. 7's Jonathan Hall got an exclusive behind the scenes look at just what happens when the cargo arrives.
Towns across the state are dealing with tight budgets and financial concerns. To save money, some towns are turning off their street lights at night. But many residents say it's costing them big time when it comes to crime and their safety. 7News' Jonathan Hall investigates.
The post office is looking at how to cut billions from a troubled budget. Ten Baystate post offices could close next year including nine in and around Boston. These are some big cuts, but are postal officials looking in the right places? 7's Jonathan Hall uncovers wasteful spending that could be a postal problem.
A hearing on Beacon Hill today was aimed at increasing penalties for people found using marijuana in Massachusetts. Some police claim pot smokers are getting a free ride because of deficiencies in the state's new law decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana. 7's Jonathan Hall uncovers, what some are calling, a flaw in the law.
Bay State police are excited about a new weapon they have to stop dangerous criminals and illegal cars that shouldn't be on our roads. More than a dozen police departments are now using state of art license plate readers. And one day they could be as common as radar. 7's Jonathan Hall uncovers how they work.
Most of us have online accounts for everything from email to bill pay. But, have you ever stopped to wonder what would happen to that personal information when you die? 7's Jonathan Hall uncovers how you can get password protection.
In this tough economy, who wouldn't want a free airline flight? Which is why you might be tempted to sign up for an airline credit care of frequent flyer program. But at 7News' Jonathan Hall found out, if you don't pay close attention, your dream trip may be grounded.
Scoot over, a new Massachusetts law goes into effect today, and it means big changes people who drive scooters. More people will have to get license plates, and buy insurance, but that's not all. It may also make it easier for police to track stolen scooters. 7's Jonathan Hall uncovers the changes.
Police officers work to keep the roads safe. And for some that means writing tickets. But we found not all communities are asking drivers to pay up for pushing the speed limit. 7's Jonathan Hall uncovers which towns are less likely to ticket speeders.
There's a new scam hitting the housing crisis. Unsuspecting renters are being tricked into renting property that's not actually available. And they're being told they need to move out, right after they move in. 7's Jonathan Hall uncovers this new tenant trap.
Water - It's an everyday necessity. We need it to live, but does it come at a cost? 7's Jonathan Hall uncovers how some local residents are paying too high a price for this natural resource.
Speeding tickets. They can cost you a lot of money, especially when you add in those insurance surcharges which last for years. So what if we told you there's one area in the state where cops are extra tough about writing tickets. 7's Jonathan Hall uncovers which communities are cashing in on speeders.
Thousands of Massachusetts taxpayers are owed government cash. And many of them may not even know it because the government isn't allowed to post the list. But we found out who those people are. 7's Jonathan Hall uncovers who's eligible for these federal funds.
Tonight a warning about a tool burglars are using to break into homes, a tool anyone can buy online. 7's Jonathan Hall uncovers why your home could be vulnerable to key bumping.
Your tax dollars, used to purchase contaminated land. It's the spot where a new courthouse should have been built, but that's not what happened. It's just one part of a 15-year, $130 million project in Taunton that still isn't done. 7's Jonathan Hall uncovers what went wrong.
The winter months in Boston are bringing more than just cold weather. The low temperatures are also leading to a rise in one kind of crime. More and more cars are being stolen with their owners only a few feet away. 7's Jonathan Hall uncovers what's behind this trend and why you could be a target.
The jobless rate in Massachusetts is going up every month and people who file for assistance need their money to pay bills right away. But it's a frustrating and time consuming process and 7News has learned that outdated software on the state's computer system is an issue. 7's Jonathan Hall uncovers why things aren't working well at the unemployment office.
He's now one of Boston's most well-known radio personalities, former Speaker of the House Thomas Finneran. He was convicted of a felony and 7News has learned a state panel which disciplines lawyers is about to come to an important decision about his future. 7's Jonathan Hall investigates.
Unfortunately, it's not a rare sight these days: A child escorted out of a school, in handcuffs. Even relatively minor infractions are ending up in the courts. 7's Jonathan Hall reports on "Criminal Kids."