Friday, May 24 2019 4:01 PM EDT2019-05-24 20:01:23 GMT
Walt Kane talks to New Jersey Better Business Bureau Director Melissa Companick about the history of the Better Business Bureau, the way the organization operates and the services it provides.
Want to know more about the Better Business Bureau? Check out the latest Kane In Your Corner podcast to learn about the agency’s services, operations and history.
Thursday, May 16 2019 7:41 PM EDT2019-05-16 23:41:48 GMT
‘Mystery shopper’ scam on the rise, according to the Better Business Bureau
‘Mystery shopper’ scam on the rise, according to the Better Business Bureau
A Morris County man is out more than $7,000 as the result of a scam that targets people who are already out of work, and the Better Business Bureau says the scam is on the rise in this area.
A Morris County man is out more than $7,000 as the result of a scam that targets people who are already out of work, and the Better Business Bureau says the scam is on the rise in this area.
Tuesday, May 14 2019 1:28 PM EDT2019-05-14 17:28:05 GMT
Imagine getting calls every day from debt collectors, plus getting bombarded by texts and emails too. That may be the new reality for millions of Americans following new rules proposed by the Trump administration.
Imagine getting calls every day from debt collectors, plus getting bombarded by texts and emails too. That may be the new reality for millions of Americans following new rules proposed by the Trump administration.
Monday, May 13 2019 7:25 PM EDT2019-05-13 23:25:33 GMT
The Federal Communications Commission has announced that technology aimed at stopping robocallers will be implemented by telephone companies by the end of the year.
The Federal Communications Commission has announced that technology aimed at stopping robocallers will be implemented by telephone companies by the end of the year.
Tuesday, April 30 2019 8:03 PM EDT2019-05-01 00:03:25 GMT
Robocalls have reached epidemic levels, and a Kane In Your Corner investigation finds robocallers have consistently been able to stay one step ahead of government regulators.
Robocalls have reached epidemic levels, and a Kane In Your Corner investigation finds robocallers have consistently been able to stay one step ahead of government regulators.
Wednesday, April 24 2019 5:18 PM EDT2019-04-24 21:18:00 GMT
Legislation passed last year in New Jersey protects less than half of insured patients from getting hit with large, surprise, out-of-network medical bills
Legislation passed last year in New Jersey protects less than half of insured patients from getting hit with large, surprise, out-of-network medical bills
Wednesday, April 24 2019 4:54 PM EDT2019-04-24 20:54:33 GMT
Walt Kane talks to a patient advocate on how to protect yourself against surprise medical billing. And we hear from a mom who ended up owing thousands when her son was born prematurely, despite being at an in-network hospital.
Walt Kane talks to a patient advocate on how to protect yourself against surprise medical billing. And we hear from a mom who ended up owing thousands when her son was born prematurely, despite being at an in-network hospital.
Wednesday, April 24 2019 4:55 PM EDT2019-04-24 20:55:45 GMT
Kane In Your Corner: Surprise medical bills
Kane In Your Corner: Surprise medical bills
Tens of thousands of New Jersey families are still getting hit with surprise, out-of-network medical bills, despite a state law aimed at ending the practice.
Tens of thousands of New Jersey families are still getting hit with surprise, out-of-network medical bills, despite a state law aimed at ending the practice.
Monday, April 22 2019 4:13 PM EDT2019-04-22 20:13:38 GMT
From vacations to holidays, much of our lives are now lived in public on social media. And our family and friends aren't the only ones paying attention.
From vacations to holidays, much of our lives are now lived in public on social media. And our family and friends aren't the only ones paying attention.
Wednesday, April 3 2019 8:08 PM EDT2019-04-04 00:08:42 GMT
About $3 million in heating assistance that was supposed to go to low-income families may have gone to applicants who lied about their income, a state audit finds.
About $3 million in heating assistance that was supposed to go to low-income families may have gone to applicants who lied about their income, a state audit finds.
Saturday, January 26 2019 1:51 PM EST2019-01-26 18:51:33 GMT
Automobile consumer experts are warning potential used car buyers to beware – odometer tamping is on the rise and it’s becoming a big problem in the industry.
Automobile consumer experts are warning potential used car buyers to beware – odometer tamping is on the rise and it’s becoming a big problem in the industry.
Thursday, January 24 2019 7:38 PM EST2019-01-25 00:38:13 GMT
The law which disbanded the troubled New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals may have had an unintended consequence: stripping municipal Animal Cruelty Investigators of power.
The law which disbanded the troubled New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals may have had an unintended consequence: stripping municipal Animal Cruelty Investigators of power.
Friday, January 11 2019 10:13 PM EST2019-01-12 03:13:50 GMT
‘Porch piracy’ on the rise as more Americans buy items online
‘Porch piracy’ on the rise as more Americans buy items online
As more people take to buying products online through websites like Amazon, law enforcement officials say that they are seeing an uptick in thieves stealing packages right of porches.
As more people take to buying products online through websites like Amazon, law enforcement officials say that they are seeing an uptick in thieves stealing packages right of porches.
Friday, January 11 2019 8:50 PM EST2019-01-12 01:50:06 GMT
Fight over Edgewater waterfront property leads to accusations of corruption
Fight over Edgewater waterfront property leads to accusations of corruption
A battle over waterfront property in Edgewater has led to accusations of corruption, with the property owner claiming town officials are blocking their plan because they’re “in the pocket” of a rival developer.
A battle over waterfront property in Edgewater has led to accusations of corruption, with the property owner claiming town officials are blocking their plan because they’re “in the pocket” of a rival developer.
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