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Is travel insurance worth it?
After you book your trip, you may be wondering, whether you need added protection, but spending more money on travel insurance isn’t always appealing. NBC6’s Sasha Jones reports.
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Why lithium batteries are a growing problem for trash and recycling services
From vape pens to AirPods and toys, so many of the electronic products we use today are powered with lithium batteries, and when they are not disposed of properly, they can be a fire danger.
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Lithium batteries are a growing problem for trash and recycling services
From vape pens to AirPods and toys, so many of the electronic products we use today are powered with lithium batteries, and when they are not disposed of properly, they can be a fire danger. NBC6’s Yaima Crespo reports
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Beware of tax season scams: IRS issues warning
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is issuing a crucial warning about scams that could potentially cost taxpayers hundreds of dollars.
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Looking for a job? Learn how to identify and dodge scams
As the new year begins, many people may be actively seeking new job opportunities. However, it’s crucial to stay vigilant against job scams. The Federal Trade Commission warns that job scams can be challenging to identify as they often look just like real job offers, popping up on popular job sites and even platforms like LinkedIn. LinkedIn offers resources...
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Looking for a job? Learn how to identify and dodge scams
As the new year begins, many people may be actively seeking new job opportunities. However, it’s crucial to stay vigilant against job scams.
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NBC6 Responds helps viewers get results: The best of 2023
It’s been a busy year for NBC6’s Responds team of consumer investigators, who have helped countless viewers get answers.
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Buying an electronic product? Here's how to avoid fire hazards
Across the country, including South Florida, there have been numerous incidents involving fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.
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How to safely handle the lithium-ion batteries found in many of your electronics
NBC6’s Yaima Crespo is sharing safety tips for storing the lithium-ion batteries found in many of your electronics at home this holiday season.
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‘The balance was zero:' How scammers target gift cards
Gift cards are easy, convenient and popular, especially around the holidays for those last-minute gifts. “I have seven nieces and nephews so I’m always scrambling to get a bunch of gifts,” said Steven Meyer, who said gift cards were on his holiday shopping list. The National Retail Federation expects gift card spending to reach $29.3 billion this year, an increase…
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How to protect your deliveries from porch pirates this holiday season
As the holiday season hits its peak, many of us turn to online shopping to find the perfect gifts. However, it’s important to be aware that thieves are also taking notice of this uptick in deliveries. A recent report from Security.org showed porch pirates stole $8 billion worth of packages from people’s front steps in the past year. Ivan Ramirez, a U.S. Postal...
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How to keep your deliveries safe this holiday season
A recent report from Security.org showed porch pirates stole $8 billion worth of packages from people’s front steps in the past year.
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Long waits for passports ease ahead of busy holiday travel season. Here's what to know
After months of frustrating delays and disrupted vacation plans, there’s finally some good news for travelers: the process for obtaining a passport is getting quicker. This summer, passport delays led to many people having to cancel or postpone their travel plans. “I feel so frustrated,” one traveler expressed to NBC6 Responds, echoing the sentiment of many affected by the...
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NBC6 Responds: Passport processing times reduced
After months of frustrating delays and disrupted vacation plans, there’s finally some good news for travelers: the process for obtaining a passport is getting quicker.
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Consumer Corner: When are mortgage rates going to drop?
Consumer Investigator Sasha Jones is hitting the streets of South Florida to find out what questions you are burning to know the answers to.
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Contaminated gas? Why it could be challenging to prove
A woman’s ordeal with contaminated gas shows how it’s challenging to prove, NBC6 Responds reports.
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NBC6 Responds: Contaminated gas? Why it could be challenging to prove
A woman’s ordeal with contaminated gas shows how it’s challenging to prove.
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Man warns others of viral social media trend, after his car was stolen
NBC6’s Alina Machado shares one man’s warning of a viral social media trend after his car was stolen in Hollywood.