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Consumer Alert: Fake prize and lottery scams
Consumer Alert: Fake prize and lottery scams
Fake prize and lottery scams
Fake prize and lottery scams
Fake prize and lottery scams have been around for decades, but a new report found that more people are being fooled by them each year.
Fake prize and lottery scams have been around for decades, but a new report found that more people are being fooled by them each year.
KIYC: Counties ask for more time to fully replace troubled NJSPCA
KIYC: Counties ask for more time to fully replace troubled NJSPCA
Counties ask for more time to fully replace troubled NJSPCA
Some New Jersey counties are asking lawmakers for a little more time to fully replace the troubled “animal police.”
Some New Jersey counties are asking lawmakers for a little more time to fully replace the troubled “animal police.”
Consumer Alert: What the net neutrality repeal means
Consumer Alert: What the net neutrality repeal means
Consumer Alert: What the net neutrality repeal means
Consumer Alert: What the net neutrality repeal means
The Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal net neutrality laws earlier this year – a repeal that went into effect this week.
The Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal net neutrality laws earlier this year – a repeal that went into effect this week.
KIYC: State audit finds Belleville BOE practices caused fiscal crisis
KIYC: State audit finds Belleville BOE practices caused fiscal crisis
New developments in an ongoing Kane In Your Corner investigation into the Belleville School District.
New developments in an ongoing Kane In Your Corner investigation into the Belleville School District.
Consumer Alert: Privacy Settings
Consumer Alert: Privacy Settings
After recent controversy, Facebook is making it easier to manage personal information.
After recent controversy, Facebook is making it easier to manage personal information.
After recent controversy, Facebook is making it easier to manage personal information.
Consumer Alert: Instructions on updating privacy settings
Consumer Alert: Instructions on updating privacy settings
Step-by-step instructions on how to update your privacy settings for Amazon, Apple, Google, Facebook and Twitter.
Step-by-step instructions on how to update your privacy settings for Amazon, Apple, Google, Facebook and Twitter.
KIYC: New law may not protect against surprise medical bills
KIYC: New law may not protect against surprise medical bills
New law may not protect against surprise medical bills
New law may not protect against surprise medical bills
If you think a new state law will protect you from surprise out-of-network medical bills, a Kane In Your Corner investigation finds you may be in for another surprise.
If you think a new state law will protect you from surprise out-of-network medical bills, a Kane In Your Corner investigation finds you may be in for another surprise.
Consumer Alert: Shop around for cheaper prescription drug prices
Consumer Alert: Shop around for cheaper prescription drug prices
Shop around for cheaper prescription drug prices
Shop around for cheaper prescription drug prices
Prescription drug prices can be expensive, but News 12 found that with a little legwork, it could be possible to save as much as 90 percent on drug costs.
Prescription drug prices can be expensive, but News 12 found that with a little legwork, it could be possible to save as much as 90 percent on drug costs.
Consumer Alert: Making your credit report work for you
Consumer Alert: Making your credit report work for you
Credit report
Whether it is getting the most out of your money or protecting yourself from identity theft, your credit report is often the best weapon.
Whether it is getting the most out of your money or protecting yourself from identity theft, your credit report is often the best weapon.
KIYC: Board of Public Utilities says it’s powerless to help family fighting JCP&L
KIYC: Board of Public Utilities says it’s powerless to help family fighting JCP&L
KIYC: BPU says it’s powerless to help family fighting JCP&L
KIYC: BPU says it’s powerless to help family fighting JCP&L
The state Board of Public Utilities now says it’s powerless to help a New Jersey family get information from JCP&L.
The state Board of Public Utilities now says it’s powerless to help a New Jersey family get information from JCP&L.
Consumer Alert: Buying the right sunscreen this summer
Consumer Alert: Buying the right sunscreen this summer
Best sunscreens
A new study by Consumer Reports finds that sunscreen products with the same SPF may not be equal when it comes to protecting people from the sun.
A new study by Consumer Reports finds that sunscreen products with the same SPF may not be equal when it comes to protecting people from the sun.
KIYC: Avoiding vulnerabilities while sending information over email
KIYC: Avoiding vulnerabilities while sending information over email
If you're looking to send sensitive information to someone, experts says that email might not be the way to go.
If you're looking to send sensitive information to someone, experts says that email might not be the way to go.
Sending confidential tips to Kane In Your Corner
Sending confidential tips to Kane In Your Corner
It's good to know you have Walt Kane in your corner.
It's good to know you have Walt Kane in your corner.
Phone: 732-738-5263 (KANE) Email KaneInYourCorner@News12.com: Good for all but the most sensitive communications. Encrypted emails are more secure, but researchers recently found a flaw that could let hackers decipher them. If you are legitimately worried about someone intercept your email (or getting it by court order) and then decrypting it, we recommend avoiding email and using Signal. KIYC File Drop: Good for files that are too large to email. Easy to use. You can...Phone: 732-738-5263 (KANE) Email KaneInYourCorner@News12.com: Good for all but the most sensitive communications. Encrypted emails are more secure, but researchers recently found a flaw that could let hackers decipher them. If you are legitimately worried about someone intercept your email (or getting it by court order) and then decrypting it, we recommend avoiding email and using Signal. KIYC File Drop: Good for files that are too large to email. Easy to use. You can...Consumer Alert: Medical identity theft
Consumer Alert: Medical identity theft
Walt Kane's Consumer Alert
Walt Kane's Consumer Alert
Experts say that medical identify theft is a growing concern in the United States.
Experts say that medical identify theft is a growing concern in the United States.
Watchdog agency signals less focus on student loan abuses
Watchdog agency signals less focus on student loan abuses
Watchdog agency signals less focus on student loan abuses
The Trump administration signaled Wednesday that it intends to pull back on investigating potential abuses by companies in the $1.5 trillion student loan market.
The Trump administration signaled Wednesday that it intends to pull back on investigating potential abuses by companies in the $1.5 trillion student loan market.
Consumer Alert: Home remodel projects with greatest returns
Consumer Alert: Home remodel projects with greatest returns
Home remodel projects with greatest returns
Home remodel projects with greatest returns
Many homeowners wish to remodel parts of their home – but which projects will have the highest return when it comes time to sell that home?
Many homeowners wish to remodel parts of their home – but which projects will have the highest return when it comes time to sell that home?
Consumer Alert: Purchasing an extended warranty
Consumer Alert: Purchasing an extended warranty
Consumer Alert: Purchasing an extended warranty
A News 12 viewer wrote to Kane In Your Corner asking about extended warranties for used vehicles.
A News 12 viewer wrote to Kane In Your Corner asking about extended warranties for used vehicles.
KIYC: JCP&L turns off power to family with chronically ill mother
KIYC: JCP&L turns off power to family with chronically ill mother
JCP&L turns off power to family with chronically ill mother
JCP&L turns off power to family with chronically ill mother
Three weeks after a Kane In Your Corner investigation into alleged abuse of power, JCP&L has still not explained whose huge bill it forced a Toms River family to pay.
Three weeks after a Kane In Your Corner investigation into alleged abuse of power, JCP&L has still not explained whose huge bill it forced a Toms River family to pay.
Consumer Alert: ‘Opting-out’ of online databases
Consumer Alert: ‘Opting-out’ of online databases
Consumer Alert: ‘Opting-out’ of online databases
From personal info being harvested on social media to data breaches, many cybersecurity experts say that our privacy is at risk online.
From personal info being harvested on social media to data breaches, many cybersecurity experts say that our privacy is at risk online.
Consumer Alert: Protecting your passwords
Consumer Alert: Protecting your passwords
Consumer alert Protecting your Password
Experts are recommending a password manager for those who struggle to remember their complex passwords.
Experts are recommending a password manager for those who struggle to remember their complex passwords.
KIYC: Finding what information Facebook knows about you
KIYC: Finding what information Facebook knows about you
With controversy surrounding Facebook's collection of users' information, it is possible to find out exactly how much they know.
With controversy surrounding Facebook's collection of users' information, it is possible to find out exactly how much they know.
KIYC: Odds of pothole damage reimbursement ‘slim’
KIYC: Odds of pothole damage reimbursement ‘slim’
KIYC: Odds of pothole damage reimbursement ‘slim’
KIYC: Odds of pothole damage reimbursement ‘slim’
If your car has been damaged by a pothole, Kane In Your Corner finds your odds of reimbursement from the town, county or state are slim.
If your car has been damaged by a pothole, Kane In Your Corner finds your odds of reimbursement from the town, county or state are slim.
Consumer Alert: New Jersey Lemon Law
Consumer Alert: New Jersey Lemon Law
Consumer Alert: New Jersey Lemon Law
Consumer Alert: New Jersey Lemon Law
Drivers who own cars that have persistent problems may be entitled to money back or even a replacement vehicle.
Drivers who own cars that have persistent problems may be entitled to money back or even a replacement vehicle.
KIYC: News 12 viewers shocked over JCP&L investigation
KIYC: News 12 viewers shocked over JCP&L investigation
News 12 viewers shocked over JCP&L investigation
News 12 viewers shocked over JCP&L investigation
A two-part Kane In Your Corner investigation into a situation concerning overdue JCP&L bills is resonating with the News 12 New Jersey audience.
A two-part Kane In Your Corner investigation into a situation concerning overdue JCP&L bills is resonating with the News 12 New Jersey audience.
KIYC: NJ BPU failed to adequately investigate JCP&L complaints
KIYC: NJ BPU failed to adequately investigate JCP&L complaints
KIYC: NJ BPU failed to adequately investigate JCP&L complaints
The NJ BPU failed to adequately investigate complaints by consumers who were pressured by JCP&L into paying utility bills that were apparently not their responsibility, a KIYC investigation finds.
The NJ BPU failed to adequately investigate complaints by consumers who were pressured by JCP&L into paying utility bills that were apparently not their responsibility, a KIYC investigation finds.
KIYC: JCP&L customers say company is strong-arming them to pay fees
KIYC: JCP&L customers say company is strong-arming them to pay fees
JCP&L customers say company is strong-arming them to pay fees
A New Jersey utility company may be abusing its power by disconnecting or threatening to disconnect service unless customers pay large utility bills for which they are not legally responsible.
A New Jersey utility company may be abusing its power by disconnecting or threatening to disconnect service unless customers pay large utility bills for which they are not legally responsible.
Consumer Alert: Finding a reputable tax preparer
Consumer Alert: Finding a reputable tax preparer
Consumer Alert: Finding a reputable tax preparer
Consumer Alert: Finding a reputable tax preparer
As the tax deadline approaches, the IRS is warning taxpayers who use tax preparers to make sure that they are using a reputable person.
As the tax deadline approaches, the IRS is warning taxpayers who use tax preparers to make sure that they are using a reputable person.
Consumer Alert: Avoiding tax scams
Consumer Alert: Avoiding tax scams
Avoiding tax scams
There are still many people who are falling for fake IRS scams, despite multiple warnings by the IRS to be careful of such cons.
There are still many people who are falling for fake IRS scams, despite multiple warnings by the IRS to be careful of such cons.
KIYC: Cutting corners clearing cars of snow can cost drivers
KIYC: Cutting corners clearing cars of snow can cost drivers
Cutting corners clearing cars of snow can cost drivers
Cutting corners clearing cars of snow can cost drivers
Many New Jersey drivers say that they are getting tired of dodging chunks of snow and ice, sent airborne from cars whose drivers didn’t bother to clean them off before hitting the roads.
Many New Jersey drivers say that they are getting tired of dodging chunks of snow and ice, sent airborne from cars whose drivers didn’t bother to clean them off before hitting the roads.
Consumer Alert: Car complaint index report
Consumer Alert: Car complaint index report
Car complaint index report
LemonLaw.com has released a list of the top cars that received complaints, according to its car complaint index.
LemonLaw.com has released a list of the top cars that received complaints, according to its car complaint index.
Video: State budget address – Murphy vs. Christie
Video: State budget address – Murphy vs. Christie
News 12’s Walt Kane takes a look at Gov. Phil Murphy’s first budget address and how it compares to speeches former Gov. Chris Christie has given.
News 12’s Walt Kane takes a look at Gov. Phil Murphy’s first budget address and how it compares to speeches former Gov. Chris Christie has given.
KIYC Consumer Alert: Infant identity theft
KIYC Consumer Alert: Infant identity theft
(File photo) Identity theft
(File photo) Identity theft
Social Security numbers of children, even newborns, are for sale online, sometimes commanding hundreds of dollars apiece.
Social Security numbers of children, even newborns, are for sale online, sometimes commanding hundreds of dollars apiece.
KIYC Consumer Alert: Generator Safety
KIYC Consumer Alert: Generator Safety
(News 12 New Jersey) Consumer alert - generator safety
(News 12 New Jersey) Consumer alert - generator safety
When bad weather hits and the power goes out, a portable generator can help, but only if it’s used properly.
When bad weather hits and the power goes out, a portable generator can help, but only if it’s used properly.
KIYC: Financial practices of agency that served autistic adults questioned
KIYC: Financial practices of agency that served autistic adults questioned
Financial practices of agency that served autistic adults questioned
A Kane In Your Corner investigation raises questions about the financial practices of a North Jersey agency that served adults with autism.
A Kane In Your Corner investigation raises questions about the financial practices of a North Jersey agency that served adults with autism.
Consumer Reports releases picks for top vehicles
Consumer Reports releases picks for top vehicles
Consumer Reports released a list of the publication’s top vehicle choices based on its testing.
Consumer Reports released a list of the publication’s top vehicle choices based on its testing.
KIYC: Mortgage company still appears to ignore NJ law with Sandy victims
KIYC: Mortgage company still appears to ignore NJ law with Sandy victims
Mortgage company still appears to ignore NJ law with Sandy victims
A national mortgage company still appears to be ignoring New Jersey law in their dealings with a couple that survived Superstorm Sandy.
A national mortgage company still appears to be ignoring New Jersey law in their dealings with a couple that survived Superstorm Sandy.
Consumer Alert: What to do if you have the flu before a flight
Consumer Alert: What to do if you have the flu before a flight
File photo - What to do if you have the flu before a flight
Airlines in the tristate area are taking widely different approaches to accommodating patients with the flu.
Airlines in the tristate area are taking widely different approaches to accommodating patients with the flu.
KIYC: Child support lawsuit draws strong reactions from viewers
KIYC: Child support lawsuit draws strong reactions from viewers
Child support lawsuit draws strong reactions from viewers
News 12 New Jersey viewers had strong but mixed reactions to a Kane In Your Corner investigation that looked into how New Jersey handles late child support payments.
News 12 New Jersey viewers had strong but mixed reactions to a Kane In Your Corner investigation that looked into how New Jersey handles late child support payments.
KIYC: Lawsuit filed to contest state’s child support license suspension laws
KIYC: Lawsuit filed to contest state’s child support license suspension laws
Lawsuit filed to contest state’s child support license suspension laws
Does New Jersey’s aggressive crackdown on nonpayment of child support protect our kids, or does it do more harm than good?
Does New Jersey’s aggressive crackdown on nonpayment of child support protect our kids, or does it do more harm than good?
Consumer Alert: Fake debt collector scam calls
Consumer Alert: Fake debt collector scam calls
Fake debt collector scam calls
Officials say that last year’s massive security breach at Equifax has led to a new round of unsuspecting people getting calls from fake debt collectors trying to scam them.
Officials say that last year’s massive security breach at Equifax has led to a new round of unsuspecting people getting calls from fake debt collectors trying to scam them.
Consumer Alert: Protection against gift card bankruptcy
Consumer Alert: Protection against gift card bankruptcy
Consumer advocates warn that it is possible for a gift card to lose its value if the store declares bankruptcy or closes suddenly.
Consumer advocates warn that it is possible for a gift card to lose its value if the store declares bankruptcy or closes suddenly.
Federal appeals court rules in favor of consumer watchdog group
Federal appeals court rules in favor of consumer watchdog group
Federal appeals court rules in favor of consumer watchdog group
The Trump administration suffered a defeat this week in its efforts to get rid of a consumer watchdog agency it says has too much power.
The Trump administration suffered a defeat this week in its efforts to get rid of a consumer watchdog agency it says has too much power.
Consumer Alert: Getting insurance for your pet
Consumer Alert: Getting insurance for your pet
Consumer Alert: Getting insurance for your pet
Most pet owners say they are afraid of their pets coming down with a serious and costly illness.
Most pet owners say they are afraid of their pets coming down with a serious and costly illness.
Consumer Alert: Top 5 consumer scams of 2017
Consumer Alert: Top 5 consumer scams of 2017
Top 5 consumer scams of 2017
The Better Business Bureau says that it received a record 47,000 complaints to its scam tracker in 2017.
The Better Business Bureau says that it received a record 47,000 complaints to its scam tracker in 2017.
Christie signs bill stripping NJSPCA of its power
Christie signs bill stripping NJSPCA of its power
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Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill into law Monday removing power from the NJSPCA and giving responsibility for animal cruelty investigations to county prosecutors.
Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill into law Monday removing power from the NJSPCA and giving responsibility for animal cruelty investigations to county prosecutors.
Consumer Alert: How to keep car insurance costs down
Consumer Alert: How to keep car insurance costs down
How to keep car insurance costs down
News 12's Walt Kane takes a look at how to keep car insurance premiums down.
News 12's Walt Kane takes a look at how to keep car insurance premiums down.
KIYC: What’s next for the NJSPCA after being stripped of authority?
KIYC: What’s next for the NJSPCA after being stripped of authority?
What’s next for the NJSPCA after being stripped of authority?
The NJSPCA is one signature away from being eliminated, and lawmakers and critics of the embattled nonprofit are already focusing on what will replace it.
The NJSPCA is one signature away from being eliminated, and lawmakers and critics of the embattled nonprofit are already focusing on what will replace it.
KIYC: Lawmakers vote to strip NJSPCA of its authority
KIYC: Lawmakers vote to strip NJSPCA of its authority
Lawmakers vote to strip NJSPCA of its authority
New Jersey lawmakers have passed a bill removing law enforcement authority from the New Jersey SPCA and sent it to Gov. Chris Christie for his signature.
New Jersey lawmakers have passed a bill removing law enforcement authority from the New Jersey SPCA and sent it to Gov. Chris Christie for his signature.
NJSPCA admits ‘falling short’ when instructing use of fake emails
NJSPCA admits ‘falling short’ when instructing use of fake emails
NJSPCA officials encouraged sending fake emails to lawmakers
The New Jersey SPCA now admits it "fell short" when it instructed its law enforcement officers to use fake names and emails to lobby lawmakers
The New Jersey SPCA now admits it "fell short" when it instructed its law enforcement officers to use fake names and emails to lobby lawmakers
Consumer Alert: Paying off holiday shopping debts
Consumer Alert: Paying off holiday shopping debts
Consumer Alert: Paying off holiday shopping debts
With the holiday season over, many are starting 2018 with more debt than they bargained for.
With the holiday season over, many are starting 2018 with more debt than they bargained for.
KIYC: NJSPCA officials encouraged sending fake emails to lawmakers
KIYC: NJSPCA officials encouraged sending fake emails to lawmakers
NJSPCA officials encouraged sending fake emails to lawmakers
In a last-ditch effort to avoid losing its law enforcement power, the New Jersey SPCA is instructing its officers to use fake names and email addresses to lobby lawmakers, according to agency emails obtained by Kane In Your Corner.
In a last-ditch effort to avoid losing its law enforcement power, the New Jersey SPCA is instructing its officers to use fake names and email addresses to lobby lawmakers, according to agency emails obtained by Kane In Your Corner.
2017 Kane in Your Corner Stories
2017 Kane in Your Corner Stories
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