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Undetected water damage turned into a mold nightmare for one family. Here's what you can learn from their experience, and why immediate action makes all the difference.

Think you’ve been scammed by a contractor? Learn how to spot the signs, what to do next, and how to protect yourself and others from falling into the same trap.

A Texas couple's vacation was nearly derailed by unsafe tires on their rental car. Their pushback exposed a troubling policy, and led to a rare win against “customer no-service.”

Many credit repair services make bold claims, but can they really erase bad credit? Here’s what you need to know before you pay for promises they can’t keep.

A renter wrongly evicted finds herself shut out of new apartments. Learn what to do if an eviction error is haunting your record and how to take back control of your rental future.

A $40 gadget claims to cut your electric bill by 90%. Sound too good to be true? Here’s what you need to know before plugging in.

A homeowner spent over $16,000 on basement waterproofing only to end up with mold, dead plants, and unresolved moisture. Here's what went wrong and how to protect yourself.

A family’s car was wrecked by a repair shop’s mistake, then ignored. Learn how proper documentation and persistence led to justice and what every driver should know before handing over their keys.

When the Sweetings moved across the country, their belongings were held hostage by movers demanding more money. Learn the red flags and how to avoid this all-too-common scam.

Avoid falling for fake online charity scams. Learn how to verify causes before donating, what red flags to watch for, and how to protect your money with expert-backed tips.

After paying $850 for new tires, one woman discovered her old ones were never replaced. Learn how to protect yourself from service scams hiding in plain sight.

A consumer shipped a valuable package through UPS, only to have it arrive broken, and their claim denied. Here's what went wrong, and what you need to know before trusting shipping insurance.

EZ Knock connects lawyers with process servers, but is it a scam? Here’s what consumers should know before using the platform, plus tips to avoid getting burned.

When $3,200 vanished from her account, Jacqueline’s bank blamed her instead of investigating. Here’s how she fought back, and what you need to know if your money suddenly disappears.