Medical Bills Need Scrutiny Before Payment
Patients should carefully review their medical bills before making payments, as errors and overcharges are surprisingly common throughout the healthcare system. NBC4 Washington highlighted critical...
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NC Attorney General Targets Predatory Towing Operations
North Carolina’s Attorney General is taking direct action against towing companies engaging in predatory practices that disproportionately harm working families and communities of color. The...
Chicago Women Left Stranded by Party Bus Scam
Two Chicago women are fighting for refunds after their party bus reservation was abruptly canceled without full compensation, according to ABC 7 Chicago. The women...
Chicago Banking Scam Targets Local Account Holders
Sophisticated phone scammers are successfully draining bank accounts from Chicago-area residents using convincing impersonation tactics that nearly deceived even a local news anchor. ABC 7...
Annual Plans: Hidden Costs and Traps
Annual subscription plans often hide costly auto-renewal traps and strict no-refund policies that make cancellation nearly impossible. Monthly plans offer safer flexibility despite higher upfront...
CMG Investigative Reporting Wins Another National Award
Cox Media Group wins prestigious Barlett & Steele Gold Prize for 'Overpayment Outrage' investigation that exposed Social Security Administration errors and led to major policy...
Hair Braiding Scams Exposed: Tips to Protect Yourself
Scammers are targeting hair braiding clients by stealing legitimate stylists' photos to create fake social media pages and collect deposits for fake appointments....
Denver Family’s Bank Ruined by Hidden Skimmer! (video)
A Denver family's bank account was completely drained by hidden card skimmers, highlighting the growing threat of these devices at gas pumps and ATMs....
Woman Gets Ripped Off Using Angi Services For Repair (Video)
Investigation reveals Angi's flawed vetting system after woman loses $614 to contractor with criminal record. Platform's background checks miss crimes older than 7 years....
Buyer Avoids Danger After Facebook Stolen Car Scam
Buyer narrowly escapes financial loss after uncovering elaborate Facebook stolen car scam. Learn how to protect yourself from vehicle fraud schemes....
The Hidden Costs of Discount Subscriptions
Learn about the hidden dangers and high costs associated with discounted online subscriptions. Protect yourself from scams targeting music and entertainment services....
Cash App Penalized for Inadequate Fraud Protections –
Cash App faces penalties for failing to provide adequate fraud protection measures. The popular mobile payment platform's security shortcomings have led to regulatory action....
Tax Debt Relief Commercials: BEWARE
Tax debt relief companies advertised on radio stations may be legal but many make false promises or scam desperate taxpayers. Research thoroughly and get everything...
ARC Refuses Recall of Faulty Airbags
ARC refuses to recall 67 million faulty airbag inflators despite NHTSA demands, after defective airbags caused 2 deaths and multiple injuries by exploding....
NY Pair Sentenced for Scamming Elderly Man
Two New York residents will be sentenced for their role in a $500K romance scam that targeted a 78-year-old Virginia man through a dating app....