New Tool to Protect Your Tax Return and Refund
There’s a new tool you can use in the fight against identity theft. It’s a six digit number called an IP PIN that you use to tell the IRS your tax return was filed by you.
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Look Out for Ghost Preparers This Tax Season
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Escondido Pawn Shop Break-in Leaves People Without Answers
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Army Veteran Calls On NBC 7 Responds To Help With Promotion Problem With Amazon
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Data Breaches On The Rise
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Things to Keep In Mind When Buying A Car at a ‘Buy Here, Pay Here’ Dealer
Limited protections and high interest rates are among the reasons some experts caution against buying at used car lots.
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San Diego Couple Runs Into a Dead End With Used Car Dealer
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Baby Gift Cards, Coupons Without a Baby?
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How to Keep Phone Scammers Away
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Employees Say Owner Of High-End Apparel Store in Fashion Valley Did Not Pay Wages
Employees Say Owner Of High-End Apparel Store Did Not Pay Wages
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Taking The No Spend Challenge
NBC 7’s Consumer Bob explains the no spend challenge.
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Qualcomm Unveils ‘Car-to-Cloud’ Service, More Tech at CES
NBC 7’s Consumer Bob reports from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on the newest and greatest tech.
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Regulating Rents: New Law Places Caps On How Much Landlords Can Hike Rents
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Tracking Driving Habits for Lower Insurance Premiums
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Car Insurance Rates Higher Than Ever
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