TrustDALE Blog

Shopping for health insurance? Learn to spot legitimate security checks, compare plan costs, protect your information, and avoid suspicious offers.

From unfinished projects and disappearing deposits to sloppy workmanship and broken promises, contractor scams can drain homeowners’ bank accounts and leave renovation dreams in ruins.

In the peak summer months, an efficient air conditioner becomes a quality-of-life issue. When it's not cooling properly, how do you know when to call in a pro?

It's one of the oldest scams to follow severe weather: storm-chasing roofers, who swoop in after a storm promising fast repairs, "free" roofs, and deals that sound too good to pass up.

Data Centers use up enormous amounts of resources, but how do they impact the neighborhoods nearby?

The FTC is warning consumers to be wary about letters telling them of an inheritance. It's a scam that counts on grief to cloud your judgment.

Puppy leasing turned a $2,499 shih tzu into a $6,200 contract, with hidden terms, repossession risk, and one more payment to own Gizmo.

In the wake of widespread unemployment, scammers are exploiting the people who suddenly and unexpectedly find themselves searching for a job.

Consumer investigator Dale Cardwell shines a light on one of the most dangerous home service scams: unqualified electrical work.

The Consumer Products Safety Commission says 13,000 people landed in the ER after being seriously hurt by fireworks last year- 15 of those were fatal. Follow these safety tips to avoid injuries.

Jessica Long

Pet scammers are using fake rescues, AI images, lost pet emergencies and prize claims to steal money. Here’s how animal lovers can spot the red flags.

Jessica Long

Better filters can improve indoor air, but the wrong upgrade may strain your HVAC. Learn how to choose filters, check airflow, control humidity, and know when to call a pro.

Jessica Long

Small home repairs can turn expensive when ignored. Learn which handyman fixes to handle now, when to hire help, and how JMR Home Services can make the process easier.