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Fix It or Fake It: When Cutting Corners Leaves Buyers in the Lurch
By Jessica Long
Published May 13th, 2025 4:00AM
A Georgia homeowner fights to get her creaky floor fixed after her builder breaks promises. Here’s how the TrustDALE team helped her hold them accountable and what buyers should know.
Built to Break? One Family’s Fight Against a Faulty Dream Home
By Jessica Long
Published May 13th, 2025 4:00AM
A family’s dream home turned into a construction disaster, with flooding, cracked walls, and no support under key structural elements. Their fight for repairs reveals a larger issue plaguing new builds.
The Used Car Playbook: Buy Smart, Drive Happy
By Jessica Long
Published May 13th, 2025 4:00AM
Looking to buy a used car? This guide reveals smart tactics for saving money, avoiding scams, and staying in control at the dealership, all from a seasoned consumer advocate.
Plastic Protection: What Your Bank Won’t Tell You About Fraud
By Jessica Long
Published May 12th, 2025 4:00AM
Think your debit card is just as safe as your credit card? Think again. Here's what every consumer needs to know about card fraud, liability limits, and how to protect your money.
House of Regret: The Price Buyers Pay for Missed Repairs
By Jessica Long
Published May 12th, 2025 4:00AM
Bought a house only to find hidden defects after move-in? In Georgia, the responsibility may fall on you, and not the seller. Here's what to know and how to protect yourself.
Debt After Death: The Truth About What Survivors Must Pay
By Jessica Long
Published May 12th, 2025 4:00AM
When a loved one passes, debt collectors may come knocking. But are you really responsible? Learn what the law says and how to protect yourself.
Too Cute to Be True: Outsmarting Pet Scammers Before You Pay
By Jessica Long
Published May 12th, 2025 4:00AM
Before you send money to a puppy breeder online, learn how to spot red flags, protect your wallet, and maybe even find your next furry friend without the scam risk.
False Discounts and Final Sales: The Deceptive Dance of Liquidation Pricing
By Jessica Long
Published May 12th, 2025 4:00AM
Store closing sales may not be the bargains they appear. Learn how liquidators inflate prices and what Georgia consumers can do if they suspect deceptive pricing.
The $2,000 Vacuum Pitch: What You’re Really Paying For
By Jessica Long
Published May 9th, 2025 4:00AM
A door-to-door salesman offers a $2,000 Kirby vacuum. Here's what you're really paying for and how to protect your wallet from overpriced pitches.
Shipping Refund Showdown: Know Your Rights Before You Return
By Jessica Long
Published May 9th, 2025 4:00AM
If a product arrives damaged, do you have to eat the shipping cost? Here's what to know about your rights when returning faulty items bought online.
Don't Get Scammed: Get Smart!
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SCAMMERS BEWARE: Seasoned consumer investigator Dale Cardwell gives readers a game plan to avoid rip-offs.