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New Jersey woman finds $12,000 check while cleaning her home
Imagine finding a check made out to you for $12,000 while cleaning your home — it happened to a New Jersey woman, but she said she had trouble cashing it because it had been escheated. So what does that mean? NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero explains.
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IRS warns against taking tax tips from social media
Social media may fun for memes, but don’t rely on it for tax advice! That’s the warning from the IRS as they react to a growing number of tax filings that claim credit where credit isn’t due. News 4, consumer reporter, Lynda Baquero breaks it all down.
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NYC mistakenly lists man's home as car boots drop-off site: Better Get Baquero
A headache for one Queens resident, after the city mistakenly listed his home address as a place to return those boots placed on cars. News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero reports.
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Impacts of hard credit inquiries on credit score: What to know
Lynda Baquero answers questions over hard credit inquiries.
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Getting help to fixing a million-dollar IRS mistake
It’s one thing to get a letter from the IRS saying you owe unpaid taxes. It’s another when you discover you don’t owe taxes, yet your home could be seized. That’s why a New Jersey man said, “Better Get Baquero”. News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero explains.
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Are you getting what you're paying for at the pump?
Better Get Baquero reports on gas station inspections ahead of the busy summer travel season.
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Plane crash survivor faces trip insurance trouble after hotel refuses to give refund
Imagine surviving a plane crash, then being told the hotel you pre-paid for won’t give you a refund, because the free cancellation period had expired! That’s what happened to a Mount Vernon man who said, “Better Get Baquero”, our reporter, Lynda Baquero explains.
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Have trouble canceling your solar panel plan? Here's what to do
A Long Island woman considered installing solar panels on her home, then backtracked on the idea. She asked us for help when she got billed for the panels, even though they were never installed! News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero got involved.
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What to know about new flight cancellations, delay rules
With the summer air travel season getting underway, consumers should know about new rules affecting flight cancellations and delays. A Westchester woman called “Better Get Baquero” when her refund request turned into a waiting game. News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero explains.
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How to keep accounts safe after FBI toll scam warning
Federal authorities are getting thousands of complaints about a text message that’s exposing people to identity theft and conning them out of cash. Here’s how on how to keep your accounts safe. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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Tips to keep wireless accounts secure
For months, a Manhattan woman fought a wireless service provider over hundreds of dollars in bills she says she didn’t owe. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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Fight for refund after issue with Long Island woman's Ozempic injections
A Suffolk County woman ordered a set of Ozempic pens in order to lose weight, but one of the pens were faulty and didn’t work the company refused to giver her a refund. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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Student loan forgiveness help: Better Get Baquero
Student loan debt tops $1.7 trillion, but some borrowers can find relief by getting a portion of their debt forgiven. A Long Island woman believed she qualified for that relief, but had trouble getting it. News 4 onsumer reporter Lynda Baquero helped her solve the problem.
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Better Get Baquero: Getting results for consumers
From lost money orders, to a problem with a phone bill, to kitchen concerns, our consumer team is hard at work to help you! Our News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero is here to break down how we recently solved those problems.
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What to know about freezing and unfreezing your credit: Better Get Baquero
Lynda Baquero tells you what you need to know about freezing and unfreezing your credit.
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How to protect children from identity theft
Lynda Baquero gives you tips on how to keep your children and their personal information safe.
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Hiring a home improvement contractor: What to know
Spring cleaning often involves fixing up a few items around the house. But before hiring a home improvement contractor, there are a few things to know first. Here are some tips. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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Concerns over privacy of the data in your car: What to know
A group of researchers recently found that 84% of auto makers are sharing your personal data. News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero describes what information they’re collecting, and who is getting it.
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Woman battles bill after rental car breakdown
A Long Island woman got a refund of more than $9,000 after a battle over an Avis rental.
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What to know about financing options before buying a car
Lynda Baquero has some car buying tips for you.