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We're on your side each week, tracking the latest scams and warning you, about the latest ways crooks are trying to steal from you. Also, if you think you've been scammed or ripped off, let us know about it -- our team will investigate and work to get you answers and to make sure others know about the fraudulent activity.
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The Better Business Bureau says it's seeing a rise in the number of complaints against companies providing Satellite TV. While companies must provide what they promise, the consumer has a duty too.
If you are headed off to college this year -- AAA says don't leave home with out insurance.
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from the Better Business Bureau -- beware -- it may be a plot to get your money. The BBB has gotten several complaints about con artists using it's name.
There are hundreds of legitimate mystery shopping companies out there. The sad news is there are probably even more crooks looking for ways to get your money.
A warning if you get a knock on the door from someone trying to sell you a home alarm system. The Better Business Bureau says complaints about deceptive salespeople are on the rise. BBB received more than 2,000 complaints against burglar alarm companies in 2008, a 68 percent increase over the previous year.
On Monday, expect changes at your bank. A new Federal Law will prevent them from charging overdraft fees unless you sign up for it.
School is just around the corner and there is a warning for college students: you may have a big target on your back - identity theft is a constant issue.
A warning for people looking to work for the United Nations, crooks are sending fake emails, fax messages and other correspondences to try and get money and other personal information.
Nearly two years after the entire banking system almost collapsed, President Barrack Obama recently signed the financial reform bill. In tonight's 12 On Your Side Alert, we take a look at what the changes mean for you.
If you use iTunes you may want to check your account. Hackers are targeting the Apple application.
Like most scams, this one involves half truths and false promises. In this case, crooks claim they can review your mortgage and provide you with an audit report that could help you avoid foreclosure, or even cancel your loan.
If you are the victim of constant aggressive debt collection calls, you do have rights. If the harassing calls don't stop and debt collectors are violating the law, they could end up owing you money.
If you think it's time to service your air duct -- a warning from the Better Business Bureau. Deceptive air duct cleaners are targeting consumers.
A warning for people shopping for a new set of wheels, the Better Business Bureau says be careful when it comes to online deals for repossessed cars that are too good to be true.
An alert if you get a call from the U.S. Census -- some of those calls may be for real, but others may not. The Census says it may contact some house hold to clarify answers given on its recent survey. If they do call, they say the questions will be limited only to information about the census form you filled out.
Summer is here and that means you may get a visit from a door-to-door meat salesman. The Better Business Bureau says while many of the salesmen are honest, there are those who are not.
Many of us have seen those free trial offers, from free books to CDs, to magazines -- but if you are not careful what you thought was free could end up costing you.
If you surf the internet, there is another warning to tell you about. A letter is circulating, and responding to it could cost you your identity and destroy your credit.
Many Americans are struggling to pay off credit debt -- and at the same time, crooks are looking to cash in on their financial hardships.
Take a close look at that next coupon you clip -- it may be a counterfeit. The Frito-Lay Company says the fake coupons are a growing problem, in particular with chips.
