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San Diego grandma recovers $147K lost to phone scam
San Diego grandma Judith Anderson can’t believe the response she ultimately received from her bank after a scammer drained close to $150,000 from her account.
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How to avoid being duped into buying a flood-damaged car
Most of the vehicles flooded on Jan. 22 in San Diego County will be sent to salvage yards, but many will end up for sale.
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How to avoid being duped into buying a flood-damaged used car
Many families lost their cars in the last few weeks due to the recent floods that overwhelmed parts of San Diego. Sergio Flores from NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 Responds has ways on how to avoid buying these flood-damaged cars.
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San Diego grandma recoups nearly $150K from scammer after help from NBC 7 Responds
In an NBC 7 Responds story that aired in January, Judith Anderson described how she ended up wiring $147,000 after she was targeted by an elaborate scam that pretended to be from Wells Fargo’s Fraud Division. Anderson thought the money was lost forever. Money she had set aside to help pay for her husband’s hospice care.
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Parking problems, home auto-repair accusations roil College Area neighborhood
They say the parking situation on their street is out of control, and one neighbor is to blame
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College area resident at center of parking controversy
Neighbors reached out to NBC 7 Responds for help to resolve the matter. Melissa Sandoval explains how they helped.
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Mold could be growing behind your walls after San Diego's historic storm
Learn what to look out for, how to clean it and when it’s time to call a professional.
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Data breaches on record pace; some may have personal info compromised repeatedly
It doesn’t matter how good you are at protecting your identity, a report says your data has likely already been compromised
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The storm is here. Does your insurance cover it?
Sergio Flores with NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 Responds has advice if you need file a claim if your car or home were damaged,
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Does your insurance cover damage from flooding?
With all this rain, insurance companies are going to be flooded with claims from San Diego families whose homes and cars have been damaged.
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What to do if you're regretting buy now, pay later holiday gift purchases
Consumer Reports makes sense of buy now, pay later short-term loans with important advice on how to dodge costly fees and tips on what to do next time
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That old coin of yours is likely not worth a lot — but you should check anyway
News stories about valuable $2 bills, rare coins and big paydays have sent a surge of coin collectors to local pawn shops to see if they have the lucky one.
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How much are your old coins really worth?
NBC 7’s Sergio Flores has tips to finding out their real value.
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Here's how to keep your home warm while saving money this winter
Energy bills tend to go up during the winter. Shorter days mean we keep our lights turned on longer; the cold means we turn on our heaters more. And, for some of us, those factors mean a bigger gas bill.
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How San Diegans can save on energy bills this winter
NBC 7 Responds’ Melissa Sandoval finds out why energy bills often go up around this time and what you can do about it.
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What to know about the 2024 Summer EBT program
Nearly 21 million children in the U.S. and its territories are expected to receive food benefits this summer through a newly permanent federal program, according to the USDA.
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There's a new FAFSA application. Here's how some of the changes might affect you
The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is out three months later than it was originally planned. The delay may have you and your family anxious to fill it out but experts say you should hold on.
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Holiday season delivery scams are after your personal information. What to know
‘Tis the season for online purchases and package deliveries — and scammers. Here’s how you can protect yourself from being scammed.
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Delivery scams are after your personal information during the holiday season
NBC 7 Responds’ Melissa Sandoval shows you how to avoid delivery scams.
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A dozen San Diego businesswomen say store owner owes them each thousands
About a dozen small businesswomen are frustrated and upset with the owners of a local shop, who they say took off with their money.