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Here's a look at the top stories to start your Thursday, December 5

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Here's a look at the top stories to start your day!

United Healthcare customers being hit by scammers with fake charges for medical supplies never received

How often do you get notices from your health insurance company that you just toss aside?

Well, you may want to pay closer attention to those statements going forward.

Former TSU financial aid director claims she was fired because she wouldn't lie for student funds

The former financial director of Tennessee State University is claiming in a new lawsuit against the school she was fired this fall because she wouldn't commit perjury for scholarship money.

Law enforcement encourage shoppers to protect their packages from porch pirates

After several major shopping days, it’s fitting that the Wednesday after Thanksgiving is recognized as National Package Protection Day.

Millions of packages are stolen each year, causing significant financial losses for shoppers. While porch piracy tends to spike during the holiday season.

Do you have more information about these stories? You can email me at kelly.broderick@newschannel5.com.

Tenn. mom invites son's organ recipients to do his favorite activity, dance

Here’s a beautiful story of how one mother turned her grief journey into a gathering of gratitude… and organ donation awareness.

Robb Coles highlights a special event organized by Cari Hollis – whose 26-year old son Austin died two years ago. Austin agreed to be an organ donor – and that single gesture saved multiple lives.

Cari reached out to as many recipients she could find – several of whom traveled to Nashville for an emotional celebration in Austin’s honor. One woman – whose life was saved by receiving Austin’s lungs – put it simply: “He’s my angel”.

- Rhori Johnston