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This New Law Is Designed to End Gigantic Surprise Medical Bills
Imagine going through surgery and then getting a gigantic bill for it, because your insurance company denied the claim. It’s a story that’s all-too-familiar for some, but a new law prevents it from happening.
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What to Know About Paying Someone Else to Fight Your Traffic Ticket
Here’s what happened when one man sought help to fight a $500 traffic ticket that he didn’t want to pay.
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‘Cheating Is Rewarded': Some Yelp Elite Reviews May Be Fake
Most of us read online reviews, and many of us rely on them. We consider the opinions of others when buying a product or service. But as our I-Team investigations have uncovered in the past: some reviews are fake and can’t be trusted. And now they’ve found yet another reason why you can’t always trust the reviews you read....
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Tax Season Is Here Again, and So Are the Scams Targeting Taxpayers
Tax season is here again, and so are the scams that go with it. Consumers lose tens of millions of dollars every year to fraudsters impersonating the IRS. So here are the latest scams, and how to protect yourself
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How Some Companies Are Innovating to Take the Hassle Out of Returns
Some retailers are partnering with services like UPS 360 and Happy Returns. The industry has dubbed them “no box, no label” services, because you drop off your return at a UPS or FedEx location with no packaging or shipping label. You simply show them a QR code, issued by the retailer, and they package and ship the return.
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College Student Thought She Landed a Paid Internship. Then Scammers Stole Thousands From Her
A college student in Long Beach who applied to a paid internship via the job-searching site Indeed was told she had landed the job — then scammers stole thousands from her.
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Gas Prices: Follow These Fuel Economy Rules of the Road
Here are some tips, including car maintenance advice and fuel-saving driving habits, from AAA to help your car’s fuel economy.
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Tips on Avoiding Amazon Prime Day Scams and Counterfeits
Online shopping exploded on Amazon during the pandemic and that trend is likely to continue during the start of “Amazon Prime Days” this week, but be warned, some of the deals you see online… may simply be too good to be true.
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Why One Woman is Fighting for New California Legislation After Her Dog's Cremation
Pet loss is always painful. But one California woman’s already tough situation was made worse when she began to suspect the cremated remains she received weren’t actually her dog.
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Rideshare Prices Soar. Here's What's Going On
If you’ve taken an Uber or Lyft lately, you may have paid a sky-high fare. And things aren’t going to change anytime soon.