Ask Amy show notes: ‘DRAINED’ water bill concerns
The KPRC 2 ‘DRAINED’ Investigation into Houston’s water department is resonating. We have been digging into huge bills and inaccurate meter reads for months. Investigator Amy Davis joins Producer Andrea Slaydon to discuss the highlights of our latest round of cases and what it all means for others looking for help with their own bill issues.
Dealing with IRS delays: What is being done to help backlogs
We are right in the middle of tax filing season for 2022. Still, millions of returns from previous years are still not processed. The backlog is impacting a lot of people, including one Houston woman who called our KPRC 2 Investigates team for help.
Ask Amy: Finding a tax preparer you can trust
As you look to get your taxes done this year, we have a warning. There are fraudulent tax preparers who set up shop with the goal of stealing from you. Often people who are victims of these fraudulent tax schemes don’t know it until months later when they never get a refund. Not only is your money gone but thieves have your important personal information.
Ask Amy show notes: Avoiding IRS fraud
As you look to get your taxes done this year, we have a warning. There are fraudulent tax preparers who set up shop with the goal of stealing from you. Special Agent Mark Wilson, IRS Criminal Investigation joins Amy Davis to discuss the warning signs and red flags to look for, before hiring tax help.
Ask Amy episode notes: Five quick ‘Ways 2 Save’ on your monthly budget
We are helping you find extra money in your budget. From skincare products to subscription fees, in this Ask Amy episode, we have ways you can save money. Amy Davis also takes us to one big box store to show how you can get discounts at the checkout.
Ask Amy show notes: How to find the best deal on a new (or used) vehicle
We are helping you score the lowest price on a new car. Learn the secret way dealerships get you to pay more money. Mike Rumple, Your Car Buying Advocate, explains that there is a very specific process that people who get the best deals are using.
Recall warning: LG recalls 52K TVs because they can tip and fall
A warning about a popular television sold at major retailers last year. LG is recalling 52,000 free-standing smart TVs due to a tip-over, entrapment hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the 86-inch LG brand TVs were sold at places like Wal-Mart, Costco, Amazon and Best Buy from March 2022 through September 2022.
See all of the license plates the Texas DMV rejected in 2022
Some Texas motorists pay $150 a year for the privilege to proclaim whatever it is they wish to proclaim on the 12-inch by six-inch aluminum plate bolted to their bumper -- as long as the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles approves the six-character message.
Dangerous vehicle secrets? Storm-damaged vehicles from other states could end up in Houston
As used car prices continue to rise, and with the shortage of new vehicles, you might have to really shop around to find what you need. You might not be able to tell if the used car you are buying has storm damage. Learn how major damage is concealed and what you can do to find out all the facts about a used car.
Ask Amy show notes: Consumer alerts - your bills
You never think annoying issues will pop up in your life until it does. From vehicle ID theft to huge electricity bills, or phone service issues, inconvenient issues like this can happen to anyone. Amy Davis has a few consumer-related stories from 2022 that can help you feel prepared for 2023.
Ask Amy show notes: New tricky ways thieves are targeting senior citizens
Thieves work overtime to target everyone, but especially our aging parents. From free health screenings to calls about medical devices or easy part time jobs - Jennifer Salazar, Executive Director of The Better Business Bureau Education Foundation, explains what you need to know to avoid falling victim.
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.