A year and a half after Northside man buys car he canโt register, seller promises to help
Buyer beware! A northside man who says he paid thousands of dollars in cash for a vehicle including tax, title, and license, tells KPRC 2 that nearly a year and a half later, he still hasnโt been able to register the vehicle in his name after the DMV told him he needed more paperwork.
Fraud alert: Thieves target families looking for financial aid
Families with kids going to college or vocational schools may be looking for all the financial help they can get. There are a lot of places to go for scholarships and grants but you should be careful about where you apply. Thieves prey on unsuspecting families so we have three things to look out for.
Ask Amy show notes: Avoiding roof scams
The roofing industry is not regulated or licensed, so you really need to watch out. Investigator Amy Davis looks into what you should know before hiring roofing help. Christian and Jennifer Hernandez from JC and C Roofing join Amy Davis for an episode of Ask Amy.
Ask Amy: Holiday shopping related fraud warning
The holiday shopping season is in full swing - and so are thieves, working hard to trick you. More people are already being targeted by mail delivery schemes. Amy Davis explains you should know to protect both your packages and your personal information.
Ask Amy: How to get help when dealing with a bad business
Before you buy just about anything these days you probably check the reviews. Are you getting the best information when looking around? Or, what about if you need help dealing with a bad business? We are looking into what you need to know about backgrounding a business with the Better Business Bureau.
Ask Amy show notes: How the BBB helps you with consumer issues
You probably check reviews for just about everything, even when you have a problem. Hear from Better Business Bureau President Dan Parsons about using the BBB to get help with issues you are having with a company or business. Youโll learn the review process, how complaints are handled, how the company ratings are scored and why some businesses get kicked out.
Ask Amy: Can an apartment complex require you to buy insurance? Plus, a roofing scam warning
Nearly half of all Houstonians pay rent every month instead of a mortgage. So, many of you may relate to our first question about renters insurance. Also today, the warmer weather is nice but it also means the prime season for roofing scammers. What you need to know if someone knocks on our door offering to help you.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Woman says worker tricked her out of nearly $800 for air duct cleaning
When you hire someone to do a job at your house that you canโt do, you have to trust that theyโll do the job right. A Humble woman says sheโs out nearly $800 and has nothing to show for it after she hired someone to clean her air ducts. Itโs a common crime that happens in communities all over the country and we want you to know what to look out for.
KPRC 2 Investigates online car buying nightmares
When you buy a car online, you are buying it sight unseen. No test driving and no kicking the tires, so it's already a little risky. One online car buying company is standing out from the others - and not in a good way. Complaints about the used car company Vroom are skyrocketing. Hear from two customers who can't even drive their cars and what the company has to say about the increase in complaints.
FBI, other agencies warn of increase in ransomware attacks against individuals
The Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas and the FBI are warning of an increase in ransomware, alerting individuals to be wary of unknown or misleading emails, texts, and phone calls that could lead to individuals installing ransomware on their devices.
Posting a photo of your COVID-19 vaccination card on social media poses threat of identity theft, BBB warns
(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)The Better Business Bureau is warning those who have received their COVID-19 vaccine to not share a photo of their vaccination card on social media. According to the BBB, sharing a photo of a vaccination card poses a threat of identity theft as it displays self-identifying information including a personโs full name, date of birth, and where they received the COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, the BBB warns that photos of COVID-19 vaccination cards shared on social media can help scammers create phony versions. Scammers in Great Britain were caught selling fake vaccination cards on eBay and TikTok,โ the BBB said in a release. Posting photos of your card can help provide scammers with information they can use to create and sell phony ones.โAdBefore sharing news that youโve received the COVID-19 vaccine, BBB recommends the following:
5 things to know about the evolving COVID-19 vaccine scams
We are learning more about COVID vaccine scam warnings. Know the rules about COVID vaccine distributionCrooks are also lying about how you can get your vaccine. Right now there is NOT an option to send a COVID vaccine to your home. Be aware, the vaccine will always be freeYou should never have to pay out of pocket for anything related to the COVID vaccine. Make sure aging parents know the vaccine guidelinesJust like other scams, the most common victims are often our aging parents.
How to spot fake shopping sites and avoid being scammed
Online shopping scams are on the rise as thieves look to take advantage of the increase in people shopping online during the pandemic. Online shopping scams, like the one Black fell for, are on the rise as thieves take advantage of the surge of people flocking to the internet during the pandemic. To lure you onto the sites, scammers pay for ads on Facebook, Google and other websites. So far this year, the FTC has received more than 37,000 reports of online shopping fraud, amounting to $27 million in losses. You can also report the site on the Better Business Bureau and FTC websites, which could help others from being scammed.
BBB warns โSecret Santaโ and โSecret Sisterโ gift exchange is illegal
Itโs called the โSecret Santaโ or โSecret Sisterโ and itโs a gift exchange, usually amongst women. It works like this:Secret Sister social media recruitment post (Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) Secret Sister social media post (Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) โข Report social media posts. Some pyramid schemes try to win your confidence by claiming theyโre legal and endorsed by the government.