The National Retail Federation is holding its 101st Convention and Expo at the Javits Center this week, and consumers who stop by can be assured that the future will provide a brave, new and convenient world of shopping. Consumer Watch reporter Asa Aarons filed the following report.
02/17/2012 01:51 PM
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Finding a partner on dating sites is becoming more and more common, but so are scams that prey on the lovelorn. News 14 Carolina's Asa Aarons filed the following Consumer Watch report.
02/10/2012 03:17 PM
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Super Bowl tickets are selling for thousands of dollars, and experts from the Federal Trade Commission warn that when this kind of money is involved, scam artists are sure to follow. News 14 Carolina's Consumer Watch reporter Asa Aarons filed the following report.
02/04/2012 01:20 PM
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PrivacyStar, a smartphone app with a slew of handy features, is aiding consumers in the fight against telemarketers and bogus bill collectors. Consumer Watch reporter Asa Aarons filed the following report.
01/20/2012 02:43 PM
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It's the time of year for millions of people to enter sweepstakes in anticipation of the big winner being announced next month, but they should be wary of scams resembling big prize giveaways.
01/19/2012 08:30 AM
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Travel can often be complicated by what to do with those four-legged family members who can't come along on the trip. Consumer Watch reporter Asa Aarons recently looked at some ways to make boarding your pet both economical and stress free and filed the following report.
01/13/2012 01:32 PM
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Smartphones can make life more convenient, but it's important to remember that they contain a lot of information that thieves should never get their hands on. NY1's Asa Aarons filed the following Consumer Watch report.
01/12/2012 02:21 PM
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A new email scam is targeting businesses and individuals under the guise of the Better Business Bureau. News 14 Carolina's Asa Aarons filed the following Consumer Watch report.
01/06/2012 02:11 PM
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Consumers on the lookout for new employment opportunities often turn to agencies or Internet job banks, but the companies at a startup job fair might put some job seekers on the payroll fast. News 14 Carolina's Consumer Watch reporter Asa Aarons filed the following report
01/05/2012 10:17 AM
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While many people may have debt problems, everyone should be wary of fake collectors that aim to scam people out of credit card numbers and bank account information. News 14 Carolina's Consumer Watch reporter Asa Aarons filed the following report.
12/30/2011 02:48 PM
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Some unusual phone messages claiming to help people protect their privacy are actually doing the opposite. News 14 Carolina's Consumer Watch reporter Asa Aarons filed the following report.
12/29/2011 01:36 PM
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As goodwill fills the air and many dig deep into their pockets to help out charities, this season, there are some easy strategies to make sure a donation goes to truly worthy causes. News 14 Carolina's Consumer Watch reporter Asa Aarons filed the following report.
12/24/2011 12:45 PM
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LED lights can save you some money this holiday season, and they'll likely last for decades. News 14 Carolina's Consumer Watch reporter Asa Aarons filed the following report.
Updated 12/18/2011 08:48 PM
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