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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...
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Buying tickets to see Billy Joel sparks fan frustration
Billy Joel tickets went on sale Friday. He’s set to play at Mohegan Sun in February. But within seconds, it seemed only resale seats were available for sky-high prices. “The resale is almost like legalized scalping. These people buy up these tickets and triple the prices and it’s disgusting,” Melody Baker, of Westbrook, said. She said she’s seen the...
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‘If it rains, it'll flood:' CT Insurance Department encourages consumers to get flood insurance
Cleanup continues in flood-stricken Connecticut communities. And for so many living in or owning businesses in these areas, flood insurance wasn’t something they ever thought they’d ever need. Now state insurance experts are encouraging all home and business owners to get it. Connecticut Insurance Department Commissioner Andrew Mais says this is something all homeowners should think about purchasing, not...
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New Britain mom shares success story after paying off $20K in debt
Credit card debt for Americans continues to climb and paying it off can feel like an uphill battle. But it is possible, just ask a New Britain mom. In the video, she shares with NBC CT Responds how nonprofit, Money Management International (MMI), helped her pay off more than $20,000 in debt in four years. Here are some tips to…
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CTDOL no longer sending students to Hartford job training program following NBC CT Responds investigation
The Connecticut Department of Labor says it has removed Fresh Start Technical School from its “eligible provider list” after NBC CT Responds first reported on former students’ frustrations. Earlier this year, the commercial truck driving students told us that they spent weeks of their lives missing out on making money elsewhere, as they worked towards a bigger life goal: their…
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Stop the sound: Health district orders Bristol company to reduce noise levels
Remember that nagging noise bothering residents in Bristol and beyond? Our NBC CT Responds team was the first to report this story and listen to local frustrations. This week we’ve learned that local health officials have taken action. The Bristol-Burlington Health District said it has served the company Reworld with notices of violation and an order to reduce its...
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Local fishing tournament updates rules after NBC CT Responds report
A local fishing tournament now has new rules for lie detector tests and even new fishing boundaries after an NBC CT Responds investigation. Fishermen Tim Vallee and Benny Sheen are adamant that they reeled in an award-winning fish at last summer’s “Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth,” a popular tournament in the Long Island Sound. They shared their story with...
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Here's how to save money as Connecticut car insurance rates rise
We’ve heard from many of you about the increase in car insurance rates. So, NBC CT Investigates and NBC CT Responds teamed up to break down what’s going on and what you can do about it. Click here to watch Chief Investigator Len Besthoff’s explain what’s behind the increase in cost. According to recent research by Bankrate, the average...
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What insurance claims can be made after flood damage?
Just an inch of water can cause roughly $25,000 of damage to a property, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Unfortunately, there’s a common misconception many consumers don’t realize until it’s too late: homeowners insurance typically does not cover flood damage. For that coverage, you need a separate flood insurance policy. Flood insurance can be purchased through...
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Traces of doubt: The forensics of Dr. Henry Lee
Dr. Henry Lee has been called the godfather of forensic science. His career spans decades and he’s investigated criminal cases all over the world. Now a case from the 1980s is getting renewed attention after the state of Connecticut paid out $25.2 million to two men who spent 30 years in prison for their wrongful murder convictions. A judge ruled…
