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Consumer

How to Vet Veteran's Charities? Many accused of doing little to help vets

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Have a consumer problem? We have help for you

We have plenty of resources to help you with your consumer complaints on National Consumer Protection Week!
Money

Identity theft: The first things you should do if your identity is stolen

You may think it will never happen to you, but you can't afford to take the chance.
Scam Squad

Biggest Scams of 2017 and how to protect yourself

They'll contact you by email, phone, or text, pretending to be a friend, colleague or business. The goal is to get your personal information.
Health

Are our prescription drugs really safe?

The U.S. is a nation of pill poppers. More than 70% of Americans take one or more legally prescribed drugs. But do you know where those drugs are made, and what's in them? The answer may shock you.
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Car repair dispute takes a wrong turn

<p>Disputes between car mechanics and customers are nothing new. Having the police called to the scene? Not so much. </p>
Investigations

Sky Rage: Air ambulance flights can deliver financially crushing bills to patients

<p>Big medical bills are a problem for many Americans.</p>
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Sperm buyers beware | Man with checkered past fathers 36+ kids

<p>3 countries. 5 states. 36+ children. And about a 10% chance of inheriting the mental illness from the sperm donor that gave them life. </p>
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I owe how much? Surprise medical bills a growing headache for consumers

<div> You go to great lengths to make sure a doctor's visit, test or procedure is covered by your insurance and in network only to find out later you're on the hook for hundreds or thousands of dollars. </div> <div> </div> <div> That's a surprise medical bill. </div> <div> </div>
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WKYC wants to hear about your surprise medical bills

<p><span style="font-size: 12px;">A national investigation into medical billing complaints revealed thousands of insured patients </span>increasingly<span style="font-size: 12px;"> are facing out-of-network charges, and there's little help from hospitals to prevent it. </span></p>
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BuyER Beware: Surprise medical bills

<p>A nation-wide investigation into medical billing complaints reveals thousands of insured patients increasingly facing out-of-network charges and little help from hospitals to prevent it.</p>
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