Andrea Slaydon

We tell you every day that prices for just about everything are up. That includes building materials for a new home. It’s one thing to agree to pay the higher costs, but a lot of new home buyers are telling KPRC 2 Investigates that builders are demanding more money for homes after they’ve locked in the price and signed a contract.

Puppy scams are not new. Con artists play on your emotions with the promise of a sweet, new furry friend that, in the end, victims learn may not even exist. The KPRC 2 Investigates team has a new twist on the old puppy scam that uses real pictures and videos of puppies that are actually for sale.

You see your car getting towed - what if you catch the tow truck driver in the act of hooking up your car - do they have to stop? What if they ignore you? Investigator Amy Davis is looking into tow troubles.

If you’ve ever left a store or business only to discover your car has been towed, you know the sinking feeling. It’s gonna cost you money and time to get it back. One woman called our Investigates team after a wrecker towed her vehicle from a Pasadena apartment complex where she said she was parked in a legal spot. We are looking into the case and what we learned could help you if you are ever in the same situation.

From identity theft to check washing, the mail theft problem is troubling. A months-long KPRC 2 Investigation uncovered an enterprise where organized thieves are selling stolen checks and mailbox keys for thousands of dollars online. We are looking at how thieves are doing it, where it’s the worst and why what’s being done to keep communities safe.

A customer hit with surprise fees after booking her vacation online. What can you do if this happens to you? Plus, a warning about fake ads for vacation rentals all over common websites. Investigator Amy Davis is getting answers.

In case you haven't noticed the price of serving your family beef has gone way up. Beef prices are up more than 20%. Have you ever thought of buying your own cow? We are looking into ways your family can save money and get more selection on meat products for your home.

There are just weeks left in school and summer is almost here. If you’re thinking about a vacation, listen up! Before you book anything, you might want to watch out for some hidden fees that might catch you by surprise.

Car insurance rates are up and you probably know shopping around can save you money. But in addition to calling around you can also download an app to help you save.

People in one growing area in Montgomery County say they have a huge problem. They can't get cellphone service in their neighborhood. This issue is going on for customers who use various cellphone providers and they say nothing is being done to fix this. KPRC 2 Investigator Bill Spencer met with neighbors in the Woodforest area and works to get answers.