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About John Matarese

In his weekly segments, John Matarese addresses popular consumer questions, and helps you avoid scams and rip-offs.

A veteran reporter and 2-time Emmy Award winner, John is our Don't Waste Your Money consumer reporter. Each week he keeps viewers updated on the latest consumer information with Scam Alerts and Product Recalls, And when he finds a service taking advantage of us, he's not afraid to say "Doesn't that stink."

John's goal is to help viewers find good values and avoid bad deals, with his signature line: "Don't Waste Your Money." Have any questions? Contact John using the form below.

 

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John Matarese checks out Verizon's new Droid phone, which claims to offer all the iPhone's features, plus more. Is it really that good? |  Video  Watch Video |  Read More

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Are Oprah and Rachael Ray really endorsing some brands of Acai Berry pills and Green Tea....or is it just a trick to get your money? |  Video  Watch Video |  Read More

John Matarese investigates an ad running on many radio stations, claiming you can get $1,000 to $2,000 in free grocery coupons for taking part in a study. What do you really get? |  Video  Watch Video |  Read More

John Matarese reports on some things you may want to avoid at your local Dollar Store, amd some dangerous products some stores may still be selling |  Video  Watch Video |  Read More

John Matarese has details of the latest supermarket product to give you less for your money: frozen bags and boxes of vegetables! |  Video  Watch Video |  Read More

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John Matarese investigates what could be a potentially dangerous problem with a popular slow cooker: the Rival Crock Pot |  Video  Watch Video |  Read More

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