How to Keep Phone Scammers Away
NBC 7’s Consumer Bob breaks down what we need to know to avoid scammers hacking our phones.
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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
With the arrival of the new year comes the arrival of a slew of new laws that go into effect for residents of California. Among them, one that could provide some relief for cash-strapped renters throughout the state.
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Tracking Driving Habits for Lower Insurance Premiums
Consumer Bob has more on the new technology allowing drivers to lower their insurance costs.
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Car Insurance Rates Higher Than Ever
NBC 7’s Consumer Bob tells us why we should shop around for new car insurance instead of just renewing.
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Encinitas Man Dials Up NBC 7 Responds To Help With Christmas Return
Peter Stern was one of those lucky holiday shoppers for Christmas last year. He knew the perfect gift to buy for his girlfriend; a new computer from Dell. So, last December the retired attorney from Encinitas bought a new computer and hid it in the closet until Christmas Day. “On Christmas Day I presented the gift to my girlfriend,”...... -
Hijacked For The Holidays: Scammers Target Couple’s Amazon Account
NBC 7 Responds helps a Spring Valley couple regain control of their hijacked Amazon account.
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Smart Home Shopping Ideas This Christmas
Consumer Reports says some smart door cameras and other tech could help protect your packages
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How to Avoid Buying Recalled Products Online
NBC 7s Consumer Bob alerts consumers against purchasing recalled items resold by secondhand companies
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Insurance Companies In California Banned From Dropping Fire Polices
Homeowners in fire-prone areas in California may no longer have to fear about their insurance company canceling their homeowner’s policy now that California Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, has issued a moratorium on the practice.
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Mira Mesa Homeowner Caught In Solar Flare-Up
It is news that every homeowner dreads; when the roofer tells you it’s time for a new roof.
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How to Choose a Trustworthy Charity
Make sure your donations are going to the right charity.
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Dangers in the Laundry Room
Parents with young children need to be very careful when letting their children in the laundry room.
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How To Prevent Home Cooking Fires This Thanksgiving Holiday
Thanksgiving Day: A time for families and friends to get together, eat, and celebrate the things they are most thankful for, not to fight kitchen fires. According to State Farm Insurance, Thanksgiving is the most dangerous day for kitchen fires.
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Most Reliable Days, Times and Airports for Booking Flights
While demand is at its highest, the NBC 7 Responds team wanted to know which days, times and airlines are your best choice when picking a holiday flight.
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Black Friday Tips From NBC 7 Responds
One of the busiest shopping days of the year is right around the corner. Millions of Americans are expected to converge on shopping malls and retailers on the day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday.
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Confusing Labels at the Grocery Store
If you try to shop for more healthy food, you need to understand the labels on the packaging.
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Don’t Wash Your Turkey
Consumer Reports says you shouldn’t wash poultry in order to stop the potential spread of salmonella from the Thanksgiving turkey.
