Debt seems to be piling up for many families, especially after the economic downturn we've seen in the last few years. Many are desperate for help, and scammers are offering to do just that.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:22:19 GMT
Some families in Maumee were surprised to open their utility bills and find some were ten times the normal amount. Many come from the Wrenworth subdivision and say they've been getting these very high
Some families in Maumee were surprised to open their utility bills and find some were ten times the normal amount. Many come from the Wrenworth subdivision and say they've been getting these very high bills recently and now they're asking why. At least one family did not get an actual meter reading in several months.
If you're thinking about selling a timeshare, be on the lookout for scam artists trying to convince you to sell through them. As 13abc’s Shaun Hegarty found, if you do business with them, you'll end up losing in the end.
Sports memorabilia is a multi-billion dollar industry in the US, and, where there is big money, there are scammers. 13abc's Investigative Reporter Shaun Hegarty explains you should always do your research before buying a piece of history.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:10:32 GMT
Just about $24 million is how much the 13abc I-team has discovered is owed to the city of Toledo in utility bills dating back to the 1970s. So what's being done to collect that money with rising water
Just about $24 million is how much the 13abc I-team has discovered is owed to the city of Toledo in utility bills dating back to the 1970s. Some of that money is uncollectable because the residents have left and there's no way to track them down.
Thursday, May 9 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-05-09 22:07:19 GMT
Since the Boston bombings, people have become more aware that trouble can happen any time anywhere. You may not have realized it, but our community may well have narrowly avoided a tragedy late last
Since the Boston bombings, people have become more aware that trouble can happen any time anywhere.
Foreign lottery scams and others like it are milking one billion dollars out of consumers annually, and, as I-Team investigator Shaun Hegarty found, the scammers are ruthless.
Thursday, May 2 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-05-02 22:29:21 GMT
Imagine spending millions of dollars and not knowing where that money goes. It's actually happening right here in Ohio, and it's tax payer money. The money gives struggling families a little boost but
Imagine spending millions of dollars and not knowing where it's going. It's actually happening right here in Ohio, and it's taxpayer money. The money gives struggling families a boost, but as the I-team discovered, there's no tracking it.
Imagine losing your home to foreclosure, even though you've already paid it off. It's actually happening, thanks to scammers trying to rip-off the elderly.
Between 8 and 12 million people are falling victim to identity thieves each year. It's one of the country's fastest growing crimes. Now the crooks are hitting the road and watching you.
Thursday, April 25 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-04-25 22:46:34 GMT
One in every four woman is a victim of domestic violence according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The incidents are increasing and becoming more deadly. The 13abc I-team is looking
One in every four woman is a victim of domestic violence according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The incidents are increasing and becoming more deadly.
Giving one simple "yes" to a con artist can open up years of headaches and financial trouble. And as you can see in tonight's I-Team Consumer Alert, once they lure you in, they're not likely to let you go.
Con artists have come up with a new trick to make some quick cash, and they're actually training other people to do the same thing in the process. I-Team Reporter Shaun Hegarty takes a look at how it works.
He's being referred to as the Mini Madoff, an infamous Ponzi-schemer, whose tricks are now trickling down to other crooks all over the country. But there are some things you can do to make sure you don't become the next victim.
With lots of income tax refunds arriving these days, some might catch your attention because they're not for you. Scammers might be using your address as a way for them to pocket a lot of money.
With Michigan preparing for Monday night's NCAA basketball championship, scammers are doing the same thing. It turns out championship games are places where people can lose a lot of money very quickly, all because of their homes.
Congressman Tom Marino has introduced a bill called "One Subject at a Time." It's pretty much what it sounds like. Marino wants legislation to cover only one issue at a time, so it can be considered on its own merits.
Even if it's someone you think you can trust, whenever you give out your personal information you are vulnerable to identity theft. It can happen, for example, if you're trying to rent an apartment.
A warning tonight about what you're putting *in* your mailbox. What might seem like a harmless action could turn into lots of lost money and months of headaches.
Funerals are not something people want to think about, but pre-planning them can he helpful. But those good intentions are being corrupted by scammers.
Even if you've never met or talked to the person, someone out there could be applying for or using credit cards in your name, and it might be happening before you even realize it
Even if you're a legitimate business, authorities say you need to be careful who you're selling to. A scam out hitting the internet involves an offer to buy a lot of products, but there’s a major catch.
It's not always people at their homes that are the target for scammers these days. Scammers are also targeting businesses, pretending to be prospective clients.
Friday, March 8 2013 6:42 PM EST2013-03-08 23:42:48 GMT
With the city of Toledo ready to examine its Department of Public Utilities, could some services be privatized? The city's done it before and the 13abc I-team is asking whether it will happen again. This
With the city of Toledo ready to examine its Department of Public Utilities, could some services be privatized? This is all based on a performance audit which is in the works for the department. City council members and the mayor will not commit to it, but say they will review all findings of that audit.
The victims of a fake lottery never entered their names for the contest but still received mail containing fake checks or a letter saying they had hit the jackpot. To collect the money, they were told they had to pay a fee, tax or some other expense. It was all a scam.
The latest technology in computers is not a cheap endeavor, but some think they can have it for free. It might seem like a victim-less crime, but that doesn't make selling pirated software any less criminal.
It’s another reason to be wary of e-mails from people or companies you don't know. They might seem friendly or offer a great deal, but they could lead you on a path to a financial mess.
Monday, February 25 2013 5:42 PM EST2013-02-25 22:42:07 GMT
It's a cruel crime. Imagine stealing a cancer patient's identity from his medical forms. It happened to Elsy."They got our personal information from the medical facility where my husband was getting treatment
It's a cruel crime. Imagine stealing a cancer patient's identity from his medical forms. Experts warn it could happen to you.
Thursday, February 21 2013 7:40 PM EST2013-02-22 00:40:07 GMT
Should one picture stop you from getting a job and cause years of embarrassment? The 13abc I-team discovered that it's a big problem for some people in northwest Ohio. They're calling it extortion and
Should one picture stop you from getting a job and cause years of embarrassment? The 13abc I-team discovered that it's a big problem for some people in northwest Ohio. They're calling it extortion and a violation of their rights.
Wednesday, February 20 2013 5:21 PM EST2013-02-20 22:21:35 GMT
Everyone would love to come across that investment that will double or maybe even triple their money, but, when someone actually promises you that, that's when you might want to be careful.
Everyone would love to come across that investment that will double or maybe even triple their money, but, when someone actually promises you that, that's when you might want to be careful.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:03:53 GMT
A man was filling up his tank when he noticed the pump kept running, even after he finished filling up. 13abc went looking for answers to see what drivers can do if they've been overcharged.
A man was filling up his tank when he noticed the pump kept running, even after he finished filling up. 13abc went looking for answers to see what drivers can do if they've been overcharged.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:51:06 GMT
Frost Advisories are in effect, early on Saturday morning, for all of the 13abc viewing area, except for Paulding, Putnam, Allen and Hardin Counties, where temperatures will likely stay slightly milder.
Frost Advisories are in effect, early on Saturday morning, for all of the 13abc viewing area, except for Paulding, Putnam, Allen and Hardin Counties, where temperatures will likely stay slightly milder.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:56:34 GMT
A man who was held at gunpoint after trying to break into a home has been indicted. A grand jury indicted Kyle Caldwell on one count of attempt to commit burglary. Police say he tried to break into a
A man who was held at gunpoint after trying to break into a home has been indicted. A grand jury indicted Kyle Caldwell on one count of attempt to commit burglary.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:16:18 GMT
Bowling Green Police have issued a warrant for a Toledo man wanted for robbery. Jesse Bays, 26, was identified after police released surveillance images and got a tip that helped ID him. Officials say
Bowling Green Police have issued a warrant for a Toledo man wanted for robbery. Jesse Bays, 26, was identified after police released surveillance images and got a tip that helped ID him.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:04:46 GMT
There are new details in the cat killing controversy in Stryker that we first told you about in March. Stryker Police Chief Steve Schlosser pleaded no contest to animal cruelty in Bryan Municipal Court
A judge found Chief Steve Schlosser guilty and sentenced him to pay a $500 fine, plus court costs. It all stems from a stray cat killing controversy 13abc first reported in March.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:27:22 GMT
Toledo police need your help identifying some robbery suspects. Police say someone broke into the Eastgate Carryout on May 11. They released surveillance images of the people believed to be responsible,
Toledo police need your help identifying some robbery suspects. Police say someone broke into the Eastgate Carryout on May 11. They released surveillance images of the people believed to be responsible, as well as the vehicle they were driving.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:04:26 GMT
Two Toledo children have been missing since Sunday. According to police, 14-year-old Rochelle White and 15-year-old Zachery White ran away from home. The children's mother reported them missing May 20. If
Two Toledo children have been missing since Sunday. According to police, 14-year-old Rochelle White and 15-year-old Zachary White ran away from home. The children's mother reported them missing May 20.
Friday, May 24 2013 3:56 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:56:32 GMT
Friday is a sad anniversary in Monroe, Michigan. Four years after 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan was last seen alive, the investigation into her murder continues. Signs of heartache across Monroe are still
Today is a sad anniversary in Monroe, Michigan. Four years after 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan was last seen alive, the investigation into her murder continues.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:53:45 GMT
A change of course may have saved some jobs at the Lucas County Board of Elections Friday. The meeting started with an agenda that said "termination of employees." But just as the board meeting started,
A change of course may have saved some jobs at the Lucas County Board of Elections Friday. The meeting started with this agenda that said "termination of employees." But just as the board meeting started, board president Ron Rothenbuhler made a statement that in lieu of terminations, he wants the Lucas County Human Resources Department to work toward positive solutions to issues.
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