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Consumer News Archive News and Tips from 20/20’s Consumer Watchdog Arnold Diaz
Past Columns 12/12/00: In Search of Cheap Air Fares Are the best deals on airline tickets really to be had on the Intenet? Possibly, if you can handle long itineraries and other hassles. 11/29/00: Surf Globally, Dial-Up Locally Make sure an Internet service provider offers a local access number before signing a contract tied into a computer rebate. 11/22/00: Avoid a Foul Thanksgiving Understand the differences on turkey labels, and read other safety tips for your Thanksgiving meal preparations. 11/15/00: Turn Up Heat, Keep Costs Down Although costs of oil are increasing, there are ways to minimize the expense of heating homes this winter. 10/23/00: Prepare Wisely for Funerals Many pay in advance for funerals to lock in costs and to avoid hassle later on, but there are risks to this approach. 10/12/00: Know Your Car Do you know what to do when the lights on your car’s dashboard start beeping and flashing? 10/06/00: Enlarging the Fine Print A new regulation will make information about credit card applications more accessible and easier to read. 9/28/00: Gifting Clubs and Motorcycle Helmets “Gifting clubs” can lose you money just like pyramid schemes, and there is even more proof for the necessity of motorcycle helmets. 9/26/00: New Reports Shed Light on Foods Recent reports focus on genetically-modified ingredients in taco shells, lead in calcium supplements and olive oil’s health benefits. 9/08/00: FTC Reports Identity Theft Increase Thieves who steal personal information — then use it to get credit cards and other illegal moneymaking schemes in your name — are busier than ever. 8/25/00: Meningitis 101 for College Students The CDC is recommending a meningitis vaccine for college students because dorms are spreading grounds for the disease. 8/11/00: Cheap Tickets Through Consolidators If you can handle sometimes heavy restrictions, airline ticket consolidators can offer cheap rates in return. 8/02/00: Shopping Safely Online Shopping online can be an easy way to buy merchandise, but some tips should be followed to avoid any problems. 7/26/00: Four Toys Recalled A fatality and several injuries have led to four different toys being recalled. Arnold Diaz provides details plus information on exchanges and refunds. 7/20/00: Phony Credit Card ‘Protection’ Alert Agencies offering protection for credit card fraud are frauds themselves, selling insurance that banks offer for free. 7/12/00: Sunscreen Simplified and Bike Helmet Recall Terms like ‘sunblock’ and ‘all-day protection’ are defined by the FDA, and 79,000 bike helmets are recalled. 6/28/00: Erasing Credit Card Debt Helpful tips for those in over their heads with credit card debt. 6/21/00: ATM Fees and Rocking Chair Recall Banks continue to raise ATM fees and a rocking chair for children is recalled. 6/14/00: Muscle Building and Buying Used Cars Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) devices may not add bulk to your build and used car dealers must offer a buyer’s guide. 6/7/00: ‘Lemon Laws’ & Internet Fraud ‘Lemon laws’ can protect you if your new car is still under warranty and victims of Internet fraud can find help. 5/31/00: Pool Safety & Vacation Scam Warnings Pool safety alarms help but don't substitute for supervision and vacation scams can be avoided if you ask the right questions. 5/24/00: PC Rebates & Fire Extinguisher Recall Computer makers offer rebates that are often not worth the hassle and discount fire extinguishers have been recalled. 5/17/00: Carbon-Monoxide Poisoning With summer heating up, it is time to check on appliances that can cause carbon-monoxide poisoning. 5/3/00: Tampon Safety & Duty-Free ‘Deals’ An e-mail about the danger of tampons is making its rounds again — is it bogus terror or truth you should act on? And does “duty free” really mean no duty taxes? 04/19/00: Fraudulent Census Takers Don’t fall victim to scam artists posing as Census officials and read this web warning for you and your kids. 04/12/00: Car Accident Tips What you should do after a car accident and also how to avoid sports-related injuries. 04/07/00: Car Repair Fraud Body shop scams may compromise your car’s safety and endanger your life. 3/29/00: Dog Lawsuits & Dangerous Products How to keep yourself and your dog out of court and a warning about thrift shops that sell dangerous products. 3/22/00: Cordless Phone Privacy & ‘Free’ Trips Who’s listening to your phone conversation and your “free” vacation may be an expensive headache. 3/15/00: Buying a New Car & Online Airline Deals How to negotiate with a car salesman and how to avoid hidden fees in online travel deals. 3/08/00: Hand Washing & Car Leasing Tips Hand washing is the most effective way to prevent disease transmission. Plus, smart car leasing tips. 2/16/00:Telemarketing Traps & Credit Card Offers How to spot telemarketing fraud — and avoid some calls completely. Plus, tips for comparing credit card deals. 2/09/00: Work-at-Home Schemes & Travel Deals Employment offers that probably won’t make you rich and what you should know before booking a cruise online. 2/02/00: Child Car Seats & Safe Deposit Boxes How to ensure your child is safe in the car seat and using a safe deposit box to store your valuable documents. 1/26/00: Furniture Recall & Air Filter Claims A recall of computer armoires and a judge orders an air filter company to clean up its false health claims. 1/12/00: Long-distance Calls & Online Jewelry Saving money on your long-distance telephone bill, a warning for online jewelry buyers, and news of a self-help law center on the Internet. 1/5/00: Candle Fires & Charity Warning Candle fire deaths on the rise, a warning about “sound alike” charities, and a resourceful Web site for travelers. |
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