Explaining The New Consumer Privacy Act
With the start of 2020, there is a new consumer privacy act which gives consumers the option to not share their personal details with retailers. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Thursd...
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Here’s How to Make Money From Those Annoying Robocalls
Consumers receive an estimated 180 million robocalls per day. Many people don’t bother to pick up. Others hang up right way. But some people are actually making money, sometimes thousands of dollars, from the calls.
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Condo vs. House: Home-Buying Tips in an Impossible Real Estate Market Like LA
There may never be a better time than right now to buy a home in Southern California, financial experts say, citing interest rates that are set to approach historic lows, in addition to the slow of home prices, which aren’t increasing as fast as years past. Even so, for many in the region, the price of a single-family home is...
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Garage Door Company Fined For Overcharging Man
The Contractors State License Board fined a garage door company for overcharging a man. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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The Reality of Rebuilding After a Wildfire
Families who were affected in the Thomas Fire in 2017 are currently still working towards rebuilding their homes, two years later. A struggle many will face after the recent wildfires. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019.
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Target Prices Differ Depending on Location
Prices for the same product at different Target locations rise or fall depending on a variety of factors. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov 5, 2019.
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Comparing Target Prices: Are You Paying More for the Exact Same Product?
If you’ve ever compared prices to find which store sells the same item for the cheaper price, that’s smart shopping. But what about when you go to the same chain and find it for a cheaper price in another city?...It may be dollars and cents, but it adds up on your monthly budget....The NBCLA I-Team went shopping at 10 different...... -
How to Tell If You Should Ignore Those Curb-Painting Notices in LA
When should you pay someone to paint your house numbers on your curb? The city of Los Angeles has answers, though other cities may differ.
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‘Gonzalez Construction’ is Under Fire After Job Goes Unfinished
A woman in Van Nuys said she spent five years working extra jobs and cleaning offices and homes to save enough money to build an addition at her own home. But after paying a contractor well known in her neighborhood, the job was never finished. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019.
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What to Do if a Dealership Doesn’t Honor the Internet Price, and Other Safe Steps to Take When Buying a Used Car
Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make, so you don’t want to pay any more than you have to. One man said an Orange County dealership didn’t honor the advertised price, and an expert says that’s all too common.
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Customer Says Popular Website Features Unlicensed Contractors
Many homeowners use a popular website to find contractors for home improvement projects. The site boasts it’ll help you find “trusted pros,” but one homeowner warns that may not be what you get.
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Man Warns About Unlicensed Contractors on Popular Website
Homeadvisor.com advertises trusted professionals, but the I-Team found a few that weren’t so trustworthy. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019.
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Buying Foreclosure Homes May Come with Unwanted Tenants
With housing prices in Los Angeles rising many look for more affordable options like purchasing foreclosure homes. But those bargain deal homes may now come with unwanted tenants. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct 2, 2019
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Contractor Pockets Payment, Leaving Resident With Extra Bill
After his contractor failed to pay the concrete supplier, a homeowner found himself with an additional $1,700 charge. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019.
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Even if You Do Everything by the Book, a Contractor Can Put a Lien on Your House
Imagine paying thousands of dollars for a home improvement project. All goes well, and you think you’re done – and then a lien is placed on your property. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself, and what to do if you find yourself in that sticky situation.
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The Poorer You Are, the More You May Pay for Car Insurance
California’s Department of Insurance confirms that millions of California drivers are discriminated against. Randy Mac reports for NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019.
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How Hurricane Season Can Sink Your Vacation Plans
A man set to take a cruise felt he had to cancel to be safe after Hurricane Dorian hit. But he said he received no refund, not even a partial, despite the cruise line cutting the cruise short as well, validating he safety concerns. Randy Mac investigate for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2019.
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NBCLA’s I-Team Helps Couple Get Promised Free Fridge
An Orange County couple says SoCal Edison’s CARE program qualified them for a new refrigerator, free of cost, but when it came to actually receiving the appliance, they said the company wouldn’t deliver — until NBCLA’s I-Team got involved.
