Department Of Labor investigates business owner after NBC 5 Responds report
What started as a story about a gutter company leaving customers in the lurch led the NBC 5 Responds team to uncover a federal investigation into that company’s owner.
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Tips to help keep your vehicle safe amid recent auto thefts
Amid recent auto thefts, NBC Chicago’s PJ Randhawa offers tips on how to keep yourself and your vehicle safe.
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From your immigration status to sexual orientation, here's what information your car may be collecting about you
A group of researchers at the Mozilla Foundation recently poured through the data collection policies of the top 25 most popular car brands in the world
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This single step can protect you from tax-related identity theft, IRS says
Tax identity theft is the big threat this time of year, and you may not find out it happened until you try to file your real tax return and the IRS rejects it as a duplicate filing.
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These 3 crucial steps can help you avoid Facebook Marketplace scams
Flea markets and yard sales are still around, but they aren’t as popular as they once were. These days, much second-hand selling has moved online year-round to websites and social media, including Facebook Marketplace. But before you make a purchase, there are some things you should do to ensure your money and data are safe. And while buying ... -
Chicago man hit with over $6,300 in fraudulent rideshare charges gets money back thanks to NBC 5 Responds
A Chicago man who was hit over $6,300 in fraudulent rideshare charges got his money back thanks to NBC 5 Responds while talking about how the issue snuck up on him.
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Commuter gets refund for unused COVID-era benefits with help from NBC 5 Responds
After a suburban woman’s job went remote because of the COVID-19 pandemic, she struggled to get a refund for her pre-paid commute.
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The differences of vehicles with all-wheel drive
For those looking to purchase a vehicle, the feature of all-wheel drive may be appealing. NBC Chicago’s PJ Randhawa takes a look at the differences between vehicles advertised as all-wheel drive.
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Woodridge woman gets $99,000 lost in a scam back thanks to NBC 5 Responds
After a Woodridge woman lost nearly $100,000 to a Paypal scam, NBC 5 Responds was able to step in and get her money back.
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Think twice before settling up your balance with the Illinois Tollway amid imposter scam
IT expert who received the imposter text tells NBC5 Responds how she spotted the scam.
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A look at the top nursery products taken off the shelves as recalls reach highest rate in over a decade
After nursery products were recalled at their highest rate in over a decade last year, parents of small children are expressing concern over the safety of products bought for their kids.
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Illinois families owed millions of dollars after retirement community files for bankruptcy
Dozens of families who trusted a senior living facility to care for their loved ones are now out hundreds of thousands of dollars after the retirement community filed for bankruptcy and has since failed to pay refunds due to former residents.
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Tips on avoiding common spring scams once weather warms up
Certain scams grow in prevalence once spring comes around and temperatures warm, and NBC Chicago’s PJ Randhawa has tips on what to look out for.
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NBC 5 Responds recovers $12K after check stolen from small trucking business
Twelve thousand dollars is back where it belongs – in the hands of a small business owner. After one of her checks was stolen out of the mail and cashed out of state, the business owner said she spent months trying to get help from her bank.
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Investigation finds security flaws in doorbell video cameras
A recent investigation has found troubling security flaws in doorbell video cameras, NBC Chicago’s PJ Randhawa reports.
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Roku customers impacted by data breach impacting 15K accounts
If you’re one of the 80 million consumers using Roku to watch TV and movies online, you may want to change your password.
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How to protect your child from a cybersecurity attack
In all the years her daughter has been treated at Lurie Children’s Hospital, Debora Land said she’s never experienced anything like this.
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As the total solar eclipse approaches, here's how to find expert-approved glasses
The countdown is on – with the total solar eclipse less than a month away. On April 8, millions of Americans in 13 states will find themselves directly on the eclipse’s path of totality. And while the cosmic event brings a lot of excitement, doctors are warning it can also bring permanent eye damage. We’ve all heard the warnings before&...
