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RaceTrac targets credit card skimmers
An I-Team investigation led one of Florida's biggest gas station chains to take action to protect customers' credit card information from skimmers. We followed up to find out if they found success.
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Vet says dog treats may be tainted
A local veterinarian is concerned that certain doggy treats made in China are to blame for making some of her patients sick. The FDA issued a similar warning just months ago, but the product is still in stores.
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Patient shocked after payment plan flub
When her insurance company refused to pay for a hospital procedure, Lauren Schemitz, a Palm Harbor woman, made arrangements to pay the bill on her own. She never imagined what would happen next.
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Company collected deposits, then closed

Window Solutions Tampa Bay sold windows and doors. Customers said the business was still taking deposits just weeks before they closed down.
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New rules may save fliers time and money

New rules for airlines to protect passengers take effect this week. The regulations could also save travelers time and money.
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ID thieves steal tax returns

It is tax season and the IRS will soon find out if new security measures will detect fraudulent tax returns before the checks go out. Still, some victims continue to wait for last year's refund.
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Get more money at tax time

Tax experts say the biggest mistakes they see people making involve lost documents and forgotten deductions. Here is some advice for getting the most out of your tax refund.
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Hiring unlicensed contractor painful

The two women in this story prove that an informed consumer is the best defense against any type of fraud. Both paid the price for what they did not find out.
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