How Much Toilet Paper Do You Really Need?
No doubt you’ve noticed — toilet paper is hard to come by these days. Lynda Baquero reports on how much you actually need.
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Woman Gets Big Charges From Mobile Game App
A Long Island woman racked up about $400 in charges on a mobile game. Lynda Baquero reports.
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Missing Money in Flex Spending Account for Sick Mom
Queens woman has money missing in a flexible spending account that she set up to care for her sick mom. Lynda Baquero reports.
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What to Know About Scheduling a Rideshare in Advance
How accurate is the price of a rideshare when you schedule it in advance? Lynda Baquero reports.
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Fire Safety Tips to Remember While Setting Clocks Ahead
As you set your clocks forward one hour this weekend, it’s a good time to remember to also check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as part of a twice yearly check. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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Man Has Trouble Exchanging Furniture Set
After paying thousands of dollars for a new furniture set, the delivery gave him no comfort. Lynda Baquero reports.
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Mysterious Charges Show Up on NYC Man’s Debit Card
Two mysterious charges on an account caused a lot of trouble for a man from Queens. Lynda Baquero reports.
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Senior Citizen Has Trouble Using Lyft Gift Card
A senior citizen kept getting denied when she tried to redeem a $500 gift card to get to the hospital using Lyft. Lynda Baquero reports.
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A NYC Woman’s Hospital Battle Over Childbirth Fees
A Manhattan woman is being billed for charges related to her childbirth from three years ago. She insists she owes nothing. Lynda Baquero reports.
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Change in Amtrak Terms and Conditions
There is a change in the fineprint if you buy tickets on Amtrak. Lynda Baquero reports.
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Woman Has Trouble Getting Overpaid Lease Refunded
It can be bad news if you overpay on a car lease — you might have trouble getting your money back. Lynda Baquero reports.
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Consumer Pays More After Trading In Phone
Instead of saving money, a phone user is paying more after agreeing to a trade-in deal. Lynda Baquero reports.
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Brooklyn Musician Loses Money on Drum Lessons
Instead of getting paid for music lessons, one man learned a tough lesson after losing $1,100 in a scam involving Venmo payments. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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Home Energy Assessment Helps Cut Energy Bills
There’s a free tool that helps you cut your energy bills. Lynda Baquero reports.
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Customer Scammed Into Spending Hundreds on Gift Cards
A man who was looking to contact Geek Squad for help was told he had to pay $600 for services, all of which had to be redeemed in gift cards. After sending over the gift card info, the service was never provided — and the man knew he had been had. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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Couple Shocked by Huge Ambulance Bill
A Brooklyn woman who called for an ambulance after her husband felt chest pains later learned they were on the hook for the $1400 ride not covered by their insurance. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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No Records of Man Paying NYC Parking Tickets
The Brooklyn resident says he mailed the check to the NYC Department of Finance, so he was surprised to learn the summonses remained unpaid — even after his check was cashed. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
