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A Putnam County man paid a six thousand dollar deposit for home improvement work, but the work was never done. He said “Better Get Baquero!” News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero describes what happened, and how she helped get the money back.

With congestion pricing now in effect, drivers who qualify for an exemption may be wondering how they can apply. News 4 New York’s Lynda Baquero reports. 

When a New Jersey couple’s landline phone went silent, they uncovered a phone charge they say they didn’t know about, which cost them thousands. Here’s News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero to explain what happened and why.

Got a bag or container of loose change hanging around your home? Maybe a a childhood collection or a keepsake passed down from generations? It may be worth looking to see if any of the coins are valuable or rare, because you could be sitting on a gold mine.

Some of you may have bags of coins at home from a childhood collection, or passed down from your parents. But how can you tell which coins might be valuable? A New Jersey woman asked “Better Get Baquero” for help. Here’s News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero.

Unexpected money might be on the way to you right now. Yes, you read that correctly. If you have unclaimed money from an uncashed check, and old bank account, or money that was considered abandoned in New York State, checks are being issued now. And you don’t have to do anything to claim it. If the amount owed is...

There are billions of dollars that belong to people in the Tri-State that go unclaimed every day. These are old bank accounts or checks that never got cashed, money that was considered abandoned and then turned over to the state. Now, some of that money could be headed to your mailbox. News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero to explain why.

Cotton… wool… silk… all common fabrics, but do you know what else may be in the clothing you wear? There are growing concerns over potentially toxic chemicals that could be hanging in your closet. Here’s News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero to explain.

For nearly two years, a New Jersey woman tried to straighten out an issue involving a student loan. In just a few weeks, Better Get Baquero got the problem solved. Here’s News 4 Consumer Reporter Lynda Baquero with the details.

Worried about having to pay extra for baggage when you board a flight? And how are flyers supposed to know just how accurate the airport scale really is?

Imagine you book a plane ticket and get charged 24 times, totaling $34,000! That’s what happened to one couple in New Jersey while they were making plans for Christmas. They called ‘Better Get Baquero’ for News 4 consumer reporter, Lynda Baquero.

It’s important to keep track of your credit score and protect it from fraud. A New Jersey woman said ‘Better Get Baquero’ after getting a concerning notice about her credit, which News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero explains.

Worried about having to pay extra for baggage when you board a flight? And how do you know if the airport scale is accurate? ‘Better Get Baquero’ for an exclusive look at how city officials check for accuracy, from News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero.

If you’ve worked for more than five years, but now have a disability that prevents you from working for a year or more, you might be eligible for disability benefits from the government. A Manhattan man says he met those qualifications, but had trouble getting benefits … until he said ‘Better Get Baquero.’ Here’s News 4 consumer reporter, Lynda Baquero.

Sometimes you just don’t have time to make a return in the 30-day window offered by some retailers. While many companies have started charging fees for returns, others are taking a different approach. News 4 New York’s Lynda Baquero reports. 

If you’re eligible for Medicare, now’s the time to review your health care coverage. Open enrollment runs through December 7th, allowing you to make any changes for next year. A Rockland County man asked ‘Better Get Baquero’ for help when he had trouble paying for prescription drugs. News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero stepped in, and she has good news...

The upcoming holiday break means kids will surely be scrolling on their tablets and phones. A recent report by the Federal Trade Commission paints an alarming picture of social media and the data they collect on kids and teens. It’s prompted some changes. News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero describes the steps families can take, to help keep their kids...

Lynda Baquero reporting on saving on heat costs during the winter. 

With the price of precious metals rising in the marketplace, some people are buying silver coins as an investment. Here are some tips to make sure you get your money’s worth. News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero explains.

Data breaches are becoming a more frequent issue for consumers. What’s being done to protect you when your information is compromised? NBC and Telemundo consumer reporters around the country have teamed up to investigate. News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero explains.