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7 years ago

How to check whether your car is under recall

There were 927 separate recalls affecting 53.2 million vehicles in 2016.
7 years ago
New, unsold automobiles sit in a lot.
7 years ago

Debt collection, impostor scams top consumer complaints

The Federal Trade Commission released its annual list of consumer gripes.
7 years ago
An uncut sheet of the redesigned $10 bill is seen at the National Archives.
7 years ago

When life gives you a lemon car, do this

Practical tips on winning your lemon law case.
7 years ago
Sahib Bhatia's vehicle kept having the same problem over and over, Sahib realized he had a “lemon” on his hands.
7 years ago

Consumer Groups Slam New Trump Executive Order on Regulations

President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Jan. 27, 2017.
7 years ago

Recall Reissued for Millions of Dangerous Dehumidifiers

The units are blamed for 450 fires, resulting in $19 million in damage.
7 years ago
This Soleus Air dehumidifier is one of the models being recalled.
7 years ago

Buying a New Construction Home? Read This First

How to avoid the housing horrors homeowners described in ABC News investigation.
7 years ago
ABC News’ affiliate in Seattle, KOMO, documented vinyl siding that was warping and appeared to be melting.
8 years ago

VIDEO: Consumer Alert: Millions of Home Dehumidifiers Recalled
8 years ago

Consumer Alert: Millions of Home Dehumidifiers Recalled

Latest recall follows ABC News' investigation into dangerous appliances.
8 years ago
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today issued another recall for in-home dehumidifiers like the one seen in this photo.
8 years ago

Telemarketing Terror: When 'Do Not Call' Does No Good

The ABC News Fixer explains why your phone keeps ringing.
8 years ago
A woman talks on the phone at a call center in this undated stock photo.
8 years ago

Feds Go After Online 'Free Trials' That Aren't

ABC News Fixer helped Chicago woman caught in face cream trial nightmare.
8 years ago
Christie Serritella of Chicago says she signed up for a "free trial" of face cream.
8 years ago

Hurricane Matthew: How to Deal With Damage Claims

The ABC News Fixer's tips for what to do now and how to get ready for next time.
8 years ago
Flooding waters of the Tar River cover the Riverwalk Apartments due to rainfall caused from Hurricane Matthew in Greenville, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2016.
8 years ago

How to Make Sure Your Gift Cards Aren't a Gamble

ABC News Fixer helps Missouri woman with bizarre Shoney's gift card problem.
8 years ago
A "Shoney's" sign is displayed at the restaurant, Aug. 25, 2016, in Charleston, West Virginia.
8 years ago

How 'Free Trial' Ads on Facebook Can Cost You Big

The ABC News Fixer says some "free trial" ads are hiding sneaky subscriptions.
8 years ago
Christie Serritella of Chicago says she signed up for a "free trial" of face cream.
8 years ago

Zombie Verizon Account Keeps on Billing

ABC News Fixer helps Virginia man finally escape endless billing error.
8 years ago
Verizon signage and logo is seen here on its building in New York.
8 years ago

Smoking Xbox One Only the Start of Dad's Microsoft Woes

ABC News Fixer has a "buyer beware" over popular gaming consoles' fine print.
8 years ago
A logo sits on an Xbox One games controller, manufactured by Microsoft Corp., during the Euro-gamer Expo 2013 in London, U.K., Sept. 28, 2013.
8 years ago

Woman's Money Disappears After Citibank Sign-Up Snafu

ABC News Fixer shares important tips before you sign up for auto-pay services.
8 years ago
The Citibank logo is displayed on the window of a Citigroup Inc. branch in New York, May 3, 2012.
8 years ago

10 Things That Drive American Consumers Crazy

Survey identifies fake IRS agents as fastest-growing consumer complaint.
8 years ago
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building is viewed in Washington, DC, February 19, 2014. Identity theft and phone scams lead the 2014 list of "Dirty Dozen" tax scams that the IRS is warning taxpayers to avoid