Beware of dangerous counterfeit auto parts, federal officials warn
An increasing number of counterfeit auto parts are turning up at our nation’s borders, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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‘Check your receipts:' Don't get ripped off while holiday shopping, county says
Stores cannot legally charge more than their lowest advertised, posted or quoted price, according to the county.
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Here are the best holiday card printing services you can order online
Consumer Reports ordered cards from 10 brands and evaluated features like photo and paper quality, ease of ordering, customization options, and pricing.
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Here are tips to get your car ready for a holiday road trip
The luggage is in the car, you have your coffee, even your holiday road trip playlist, but how are the oil and water levels in your car? Or the pressure in your tires, do you know?
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Watch out for holiday scams. The fraudsters are out in full force
A few simple tips can prevent you lots of headaches in December.
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Just in time for the holidays, next-level grocery-shopping tips for tight budgets
Save money like never before with these little-known strategies for the supermarket.
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After months of tardies, NBC 7 Responds gets San Diego Unified bus on schedule
The school bus to Marston Middle School was late or simply didn’t show up to pick up students in Clairemont Mesa
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Need an outfit for the holidays? Goodwill's ‘Little Black Dress' event may help
Thousands of gently used and new dresses of all sizes will be sold at steep discounts during the event at all Goodwill retail locations in the county.
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How US citizens from Mexico can recover their Mexican citizenship
More than 37 million people of Mexican origin live in the U.S., making it the largest Hispanic group in the country, according to Pew Research Center. But some of them might not know they lost their Mexican citizenship when they became U.S. citizens.
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What's being done to protect you when your info is compromised in a data breach?
The ITRC says companies reporting requirements to a federal agency is a step in the right direction, but reporting data breaches directly to consumers is missing from the conversation.
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How San Diegans can avoid big medical bills while traveling abroad
An unexpected health issue can quickly turn a dream vacation into a costly nightmare. Consumer Reports explains how to avoid big medical bills while traveling internationally.
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National City family paid $150 a month for years for canceled service
Many of us set up automatic payments for our bills so we don’t miss a payment. But a National City family learned the hard way the drawbacks of “set it and forget it.”
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Medicare's Open Enrollment opens up seniors to scams
A handful of senior citizens attentively listen to a Medicare open enrollment Q&A presentation at the Adult Enrichment Center in La Mesa. Among them is Brenda Gibson, who has tons of questions about her options.
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Santee pool contractors accused of swindling hundreds of thousands from customers face fraud charges
Some local families say they’re happy the wheels of justice have begun to turn against Superior Pools who they accuse of disappearing with their money in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Linda Vista family says landlord didn't repair electrical issue for a month
NBC 7 Responds helped bridge the communication gap and get the lights back on.
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How to avoid having your taco-catering dispute go viral
What you need to know to avoid a misunderstanding at your next taco party.
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Is now the best time to trade in your car?
NBC 7 Responds looked into why so many car dealerships are pressing you to sell them your current ride
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What to do now, before the hackers strike
Besides a credit freeze or fraud alert to credit agencies, it’s also a good idea to keep an eye on your free weekly credit reports, credit score and credit card statements.
