CONSUMER ALERT: Moneygram scam
Identity thieves and scam artists are now using their *victim's kindness to get into their wallets. Here's a Consumer Alert for anyone who's used *Moneygram.(Wanda Wood, Fraud Victim)"One morning I...
View ArticleCONSUMER ALERT: Valentine's Day scams
You may be looking to steal your Valentine's heart but scammers are after your wallet.Don't let the romance of Valentine's Day blind you -- scammers are out there specifically targeting us at this...
View ArticleCONSUMER ALERT: Dangerous chemical found in the color yellow
CONSUMER ALERT: A Consumer Alert now about a dangerous chemical found in the dye - for the color yellow! In a new Rutgers study - scientists say just about everything yellow, from paint, to clothing,...
View ArticleCalifornia processing plant that ordered recall now under criminal investigation
CALIFORNIA -- A recent beef recall has resulted in a federal investigation for a California company. Earlier this month, we told you about Rancho Feeding Corporation recalling nearly 9 million...
View ArticleGM expanding recall
General Motors is expanding a recall to include more cars linked to a deadly problem. The initial recall involved 800-thousand Chevy Cobalts, the Pontiac G-Five and the Pontiac Pursuit.There is a...
View ArticleSCAM ALERT: Business scam 'almost' believable
FORT WALTON BEACH -- A business owner in Fort Walton Beach is sending out a scam alert.She says a letter from Tallahassee almost fooled her into writing a check. The letter is from a company...
View ArticleBeef recall area expands
The USDA now believes a beef recall is larger than first suspected.The federal agency thinks the tainted beef from a California-based meat producer may have reached over 30 states and Guam! It was...
View ArticleCONSUMER ALERT: Okaloosa County phone scam warning
The phone rings, and a deputy says there's a warrant for your arrest.The calls have led to a scam alert from the Okaloosa Sheriff's Office. The caller claims to be a lieutenant with the agency.He...
View ArticleSCAM ALERT: Scammers steal IDs of the deceased
Every year, nearly 2-and-a-half million Americans open credit cards and apply for loans, after they've died.That's according to fraud prevention company, ID Analytics.It's called "ghosting" and the...
View ArticlePensacola Police warn residents of scam alert
PENSACOLA -- Now to a scam alert from Pensacola Police.They are warning all flood victims to be careful of scammers posing as contractors.The warning comes after a homeowner along Tronjo Road was...
View ArticleGeneric brand medicine vs Brand name
A study found that the average consumer chooses the more expensive option of medicine and that actually isn't the best thing to do. In fact, they found we are wasting some real money.This study was...
View ArticleCONSUMER ALERT: Gulf Power warns of recent scam
Gulf Power is reminding it's customer's about a recent scam.The company says they've seen a recent increase in complaints. Customers say they got a call from someone claiming to represent Gulf Power...
View ArticleCONSUMER ALERT: Stop sharing USB port
Do you share your flash drive with someone?Well sharing may not be the best idea when it comes to your computer.German researchers found the USB port can be directly used to steal your information or...
View ArticleGas prices coming down due to winter blend
The switch to the cheaper winter blend gasoline should bring gas prices down in the second half of September. Prices at the pump typically fall after Labor Day as the busy summer driving season ends....
View ArticleStarbucks tests latte with stout flavor
Starbucks is testing a latte that it says has the "savory toasty malt" flavor of a foamy mug of stout.The "Dark Barrel Latte" is being tested in a handful of stores in Ohio and Florida, said Linda...
View ArticleCox Communications to increase internet speed
Cox Communications is increasing the internet speed for many customers.They’re increasing the speed on their "preferred package" from 25 megabits per second to 50. The "premier package" will increase...
View ArticleiPhone 6 complaints
The iPhone 6 just came out last Friday and some people have already found a problem. There are complaints that some of the phones won't connect to certain cars through bluetooth. They say the...
View ArticleGM Recall
General Motors is recalling 524,000 cars.The problem can cause a part that holds the rear wheel in place to separate... Which can make the wheel wobble and cause a crashThe flaw has resulted in...
View ArticleThe time is now to book tickets for holiday travel
If you're planning on flying over the holidays, now's the time to book your tickets. A new survey shows the lowest prices for domestic flights are found eight weeks before the departure date. In...
View ArticleMicrosoft retires Nokia brand phones
Chances are one of your first cell phones was a Nokia.The Finnish phone maker once dominated the mobile phone market, but times have changed.Now, new owner Microsoft is doing away with the Nokia brand...
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