3-On Your Side: Scams Targeting Job Hunters
Are you in the market for a better job? Or maybe you're out of work and looking for an opportunity just to earn a living? With unemployment still high, many job-hunters can fall victim to scams.
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Are you in the market for a better job? Or maybe you're out of work and looking for an opportunity just to earn a living? With unemployment still high, many job-hunters can fall victim to scams.
The political stalemate in Washington has left airlines unable to charge many taxes. You'd think that would be good news for travelers as it should make tickets cheaper.
Between higher fees and frequent delays, if you ask most people, they'll tell you flying isn't what it used to be. Now some changes are coming next month that are supposed to protect us.
He operated travel companies that opened and closed at the blink of an eye and many of his customers say they experienced the same thing, they paid for vacations that they never received.
They wanted to take a trip, but instead got taken for a ride! You heard about it first here on CBS 3, would-be-travelers that paid for vacation packages that they never received.
Good news to report today for some people in the market to buy a house. The City is re-launching a program designed to help working Philadelphians. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has the details.
We all know E-ZPass can save you time at the tolls, but it can also save you money with special discounts. Still, some changes have just gone into effect. 3 On Your Side's Jim Donovan guides you through the confusion.
The spring and summer flooding in the Midwest didn't just damage lives and homes, it also ruined thousands of cars. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that could mean trouble for used-car buyers here.
Open houses are just for people looking to buy some real estate, right? Well the answer is actually no. You might feel like a nosy neighbor, but as 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan explains, there are some good reasons why you should check out houses you have no intention of buying.
The summer heat has many children playing outdoors. Parents typically remember to lather up their little ones with sunscreen, but there's something else they should be wearing too.
It was a whopper of a ticket, over $300 for parking in a handicapped space. But there was just one problem, the spot didn't exist! One man faced an uphill battle getting anyone to check it out, that is until 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan got involved.
Are you heading out of town on a trip sometime this summer? Chances are you've already made your reservations, are thinking about what to pack, and are looking forward to some rest and relaxation. But have you given any thought to your spending money?
When the temperature rises outside, so can the amount of energy you use inside. But there are some ways to keep costs under control.
If your home ever catches on fire you need to know how to get out quickly. Having working smoke detectors and planning an escape route is critical.
More than 62 percent of households in America have a pet, and these days, their owners are buying more for Fifi and Fido than just pet food.
While the price of gas continues to slowly fall, it hasn't fallen far enough! The price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas is still about a dollar higher than it was this time last year. So 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan went looking for some ways to save.
Nearly every consumer has experienced it at one point or another, but it seems Americans' patience with poor customer service is wearing thin. 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has some advice on how to get the customer service you want.
These days, many people are looking for ways to make some extra cash. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan shows us how some are getting paid for their opinions.
Red light runners beware, all across our region cameras are watching you. The number of towns and cities installing red light cameras are on the rise, but they aren't without issues, as we found when a local woman contacted 3 On Your Side's Jim Donovan for help.
Looking to spend more time outdoors this summer? A deck is a great way to extend your living space, giving you a nice area for parties and family gatherings. In this week's Angie's List report, Jim Donovan tells us about some things you should consider if you're thinking of adding a deck to your home.
With so many stories of hackers threatening the safety of our personal information, it's more important than ever to have a good passcode.
As temperatures rise, your electric usage is no doubt soaring too. Cranking up the air conditioning means shelling out more money when the utility bill arrives.
These days, we count on our phones to do way more than just make calls. So having a dead cell phone battery can really stop us in our tracks.
Even if you have a good spam filter, chances are you still get plenty of junk in your in-box. In fact, it's estimated, half of all e-mail messages are spam.
Does the high price of gas have you thinking of trading in your set of wheels for something smaller? If so, we've got some good news for you.
