ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Brundidge Police Chief Warns of Prize Scam
ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT - Brundidge Police Chief Sam Green is sending a warning to people of Pike County about a scam involving a fake prize check.
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What the Tech? Can GasBuddy Save You Money at the Pump?
Like other crowdsourcing apps, the more people who use GasBuddy, the more accurate it will be.
On Your Side Consumer Alert: FDA Sends Warning about Some Products Sold at Family Dollar Stores in Alabama
Some products sold at Family Dollar stores in Alabama are being recalled after more than 1,000 dead rodents were found at a distribution facility.
On Your Side Consumer Alert: Powdered Baby Formula Recalled
The Alabama Department of Public Health says some powdered baby formula should not be used due to a recall.
On Your Side Consumer Alert: More Hyundai, Kia Recalls Because of Fire Risk
Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 485,000 more vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors because they can catch fire even if the engines are off.
On Your Side Consumer Alert: Kia Recalls 410K Vehicles over Air Bag Issue
This is an On Your Side Consumer Alert: Kia is recalling more than 410,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the air bags from inflating in a crash.
On Your Side Consumer Alert: Nissan Recalls 793K Rogue SUVs Because of Fire Risk
Nissan is recalling more than 793,000 Rogue SUVs in the U.S. and Canada.
On Your Side: Look for IRS Letter Regarding Child Tax Credit Before Filing Your Taxes
The IRS is urging families to look for a letter regarding last year's child tax credit before filing their 2021 tax return.
On Your Side Consumer Alert: Ford Recalls 200,000 Cars over Brake Lights
This is an On Your Side Consumer Alert -- Ford is recalling about 200,000 cars in the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the brake lights from turning off.
What the Tech? FBI Warns of USB Drives Arriving in Mailboxes
The FBI says cyber-criminals are mailing USB drives to trick people into loading malware on their computer thinking they'll get a gift card.
ON YOUR SIDE: Tips on How to Avoid Holiday Scams
It's the holiday season and everybody is concerned about traveling and buying gifts for their loved ones. However, you should also be aware of holiday scams that you might run into.
ON YOUR SIDE: Dollar Tree to Raise Prices to $1.25 on Most Items
Faced with the rising cost of goods and freight, discount retail chain Dollar Tree says it will be raising its prices to $1.25 for the majority of its products.
ON YOUR SIDE: Publix, Winn-Dixie Limiting Sales of Some Thanksgiving Items
Both Publix and Winn-Dixie say they are limiting the number of some items sold to customers ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday. They say it's due to supply chain issues.
Expect to Pay More for Christmas Trees, Experts Say
Add Christmas trees to the list of items facing shortages and higher prices this year.
CVS to Close 900 Stores Over the Next Three Years
CVS Health says it will close hundreds of drugstores over the next three years, as the retail giant adjusts to changing customer needs and converts to new store formats.
On Your Side Consumer Alert: Winn-Dixie Recalling Frozen Shrimp
This is an On Your Side Consumer Alert from Alabama News Network: Winn-Dixie is recalling some frozen cooked shrimp due to a possible health risk.
On Your Side Consumer Alert: Dole Recalls Bagged Salad
This is an On Your Side Consumer Alert from Alabama News Network: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of bagged garden salad in Alabama and nine other states.
On Your Side Consumer Alert: Walmart Recalls Aromatherapy Spray Linked to Four Illnesses, Two Deaths
This is an On Your Side Consumer Alert from Alabama News Network: The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Walmart have announced the recall of an aromatherapy spray that has been linked to four illnesses and two deaths.
On Your Side Consumer Alert: Recall of Baby Cereal Sold at Walmart
Parent's Choice Rice Baby Cereal that is sold at Walmart is being recalled because of arsenic.
GM, Ford Cut Pickup Truck Production Due to Chip Shortage
The global shortage of computer chips is getting worse, forcing automakers to temporarily close factories including those that build popular pickup trucks.
Leaky Roof at Selma Apartment Complex Raises Health Concerns
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman says the living conditions in her apartment -- has her concerned about the health and safety of her family. Tarps are on the roof of the…
On Your Side Consumer Alert: T-Mobile Confirms Data Breach
This is an On Your Side Consumer Alert -- T-Mobile says it is investigating a leak of its data after someone took to an online forum offering to sell the personal information of cellphone users.
On Your Side Consumer Alert: About Two Million Dehumidifiers Recalled over Fire Risk
The dehumidifiers were sold at Lowe’s, Costco, Walmart and other retailers from February 2009 through August 2017 for between $120 and $430.
On Your Side Consumer Alert: McCormick Recalling Spices Sold in Alabama
McCormick is voluntarily recalling some seasonings due to possible salmonella contamination. The products were sold in Alabama and many other states.
Consumer Alert: Ford Issues Recall on More Than 770,000 Explorer SUVs
This is an On Your Side Consumer Alert: Ford Motor Company is recalling about 774,696 Ford Explorer vehicles because of a seized cross-axis ball joint that may cause a fractured rear suspension toe link.
