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Holiday shopping: Plan ahead to turn your financial fear into cheer
Oct. 25 marks two months until Christmas. A new study by Bankrate says 28% of people are already stressed out about the cost of holiday shopping, and we still haven’t faced the scare of Halloween. If you are anxious about the cost of holiday shopping, take a deep breath because you’re smart enough to be thinking ahead. Ted Rossman, a…
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Bristol company says it has reduced sound bothering residents, health district disagrees
Reworld says it has reduced noise in the neighborhood, but the local health district says the company is still not in compliance. NBC CT Responds has heard countless complaints about the nagging noise coming from the waste-to-energy facility in Bristol. Locals tell us the low-frequency sound is driving them crazy, so much so that the health district has issued the…
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Don't fixate on certain state business credentials when hiring a company: DCP
Last month, NBC CT Responds shared a Burlington consumer’s cautionary tale. A quick online search got Lori Chadwick of Burlington a garage door repairman, but it came with a cost. She was overcharged for the work. While NBC CT Responds helped her get some cash back, her story is a good reminder to question businesses with certain state credentials,...
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NBC CT Responds helps Hartford woman when check sent to loved one gets lost
In a world of waiting on hold or hoping a bot can fix your consumer problem, NBC CT Responds is here to help. A Hartford woman reached out after she paid almost $60 to overnight a hefty cashier’s check to a loved one, but it never arrived. On a deadline, she then spent even more money to wire the cash….
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Settlement imposed on bankrupt solar company that operated in Connecticut
Action has been taken against a solar company that NBC CT Responds has been reporting on for some time now. A judge has imposed a $5 million judgment against Vision Solar. The solar company was accused of committing high-pressure sales tactics, making misrepresentations to consumers, and doing unpermitted work, among other allegations. This judgment settles a lawsuit brought against the…
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6 questions to ask before donating to Hurricane Milton relief: BBB
As Floridians continue to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Milton, the Better Business Bureau Giving Alliance recommends consumers ask these six questions before donating. Number one: Can the charity provide fast assistance? Does it already have an on-the-ground presence in the impacted areas? Check the charity’s website to see if it shares how it’s ready to help. Number...
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Fans of ‘Little House on Prairie' detail ‘disastrous' 50th anniversary event in CT
“Little House on the Prairie” is considered one of the most popular television shows of all time. It continues to air today on Cozi-TV, which is owned by NBCUniversal Media. But some celebrations of its 50-year anniversary this year have turned sour for fans and cast members alike. And it all came to a head here in Connecticut. NBC CT...
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Essex fan warns of ‘ticket takeovers' after Taylor Swift seats stolen online
It’s any ticket holder’s nightmare. Tickets stolen from online accounts just days before events fans have been looking forward to attending. It’s happening across the country, and even here in Connecticut too. “It’s a violation because you’re just like ‘how, how did they get in?’” said Blaine Heck, of Essex. Heck had been counting down the days to see...
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‘I was overcharged': Burlington consumer warns of shady garage repair work
A Burlington woman was overcharged for a garage door repair. When her garage door wouldn’t open, she searched online for help. “I went to Google, and I found the first business that popped up at the very top that said Farmington location,” said Lori Chadwick, who said she then called “ASAP Garage Door Repair.” “I thought it was a...
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Pause, do research before scanning a QR code
As we’ve become more familiar with seeing QR codes on just about everything, we’ve gained trust in the scanning system. And scammers are taking advantage of that. “The scammers, they are the only criminals we refer to as artists. And they always know what people are interested in or what’s current they’re going try to manipulate that,” Steven Weisman...