Bamboozled: How a $357 check turned into a big fat zero ... for now
Rocco Russo wants to know why money he was instructed to pay into his pension fund nearly a year ago still isn't showing on his account. Forget for a moment how you feel about your own financial...
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Behind the scenes of a sting to snare unlicensed movers
NJ Advance Media was on the scene of a sting to catch unlicensed moving companies. Watch video The moving trucks arrived at the address in Wyckoff on a cold and rainy November day, ready to pack up...
View ArticleBamboozled: Before you book a Shore vacation, watch out for rental scams
You can find rental scams all over the Jersey Shore, so beware before you hand over your money. It's that time of year. Sick of the snow and ice and cold, we're ready for some sandy toes and warm sun....
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Bamboozled: Seniors stuck, can't sell home as they battle state in land dispute
The state's Green Acres program won't accept a couple's proposal to settle an encroachment issue that was created by the previous homeowner. Wendy and Joe Priestner have owned their Newton home for 27...
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Bamboozled: Consumer resources? We've got 'em
Highlights from National Consumer Protection Week This is the week that sums up everything we try to do here at Bamboozled. It's National Consumer Protection Week. We try to protect you, the consumer,...
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Bamboozled: Car damaged by runaway shopping carts at Sam's Club, company...
Sam's Club refused to pay for damage done to Dayna Miller's car when two runaway shopping carts hit Miller's car. Dayna Miller decided to stop at Sam's Club in Edison to pick up a few items during a...
View ArticleBamboozled: That ain't the government. It's a scam.
Government imposter scams are on the rise. Don't fall for it. Government imposter scams are on the rise. These cons, in which hucksters impersonate government officials, rank No. 3 on the Federal...
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Bamboozled: Fed-up family demands action after vacation rat trap
A family vacation booked through JetBlue Getaways was plagued with rats and other unpleasantness. When you book a tropical vacation getaway, you probably have some expectations based on the research...
View ArticleBamboozled: When you should and shouldn't give out your Social Security number
Before you hand over your Social Security number, make sure the requester has a good reason for needing it. We hear about massive data breaches all too often. Somehow, a company mistakenly releases...
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Bamboozled: 16 months after giving $6K to a contractor, no work is done, no...
A North Caldwell couple say they gave a $6,000 deposit in November 2013 to a contractor to redo their kitchen. The work still hasn't been done, and the contractor hasn't returned their deposit. Denise...
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Bamboozled: State looks to bury alleged bomb shelter scammer's business
The state has filed suit against Al Demola, who runs a bomb shelter business that's allegedly a scam. Bamboozled has been writing about New Jersey businessman Al Demola for five years. Now, if the...
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Bamboozled: Pancreatic cancer patient fights hospital over 'alcohol abuse' label
One man's fight against Saint Clare's Hospital, Dover over discharge papers that listed "alcohol abuse" Frank Tetto says he's far from perfect, but he's not a drunk. But that's not what you'd think if...
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Bamboozled: Breakwater Beach security breach puts hundreds of employee...
A data breach at Breakwater Beach in Seaside Heights revealed hundreds of private employee documents. Hundreds of documents containing personal information of some employees at Jenkinson's Breakwater...
View ArticleBamboozled: Scammed, suckered or looking for satisfaction? Here's the helping...
A resource for your consumer problems. Don't forget to bookmark it! Bamboozled is always glad to read your emails, but we can't always help everyone who asks. When we can't work on a reader's case, we...
View ArticleBamboozled: How 1 man strung along a sweepstakes scammer
Scammer said man won $2.5 million and a Mercedes, but instead, the scam target takes the scammers for a ride Watch video For the past several years, Ed Marshall has been hounded by telemarketers and...
View ArticleBamboozled: Scammers can steal more than your heart on Valentine's Day
Don't become the victim of an online dating scam this Valentine's Day. As Valentine's Day draws near, lonely hearts and singles just looking for fun are sure to be spending lots of time with online...
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Bamboozled: Seniors threatened with collections over questionable $21 debt
Couple cancels service with garbage company, then they're charged for something they say they never agreed to. A trash removal service said Mary Lou Casavant is delinquent on a bill. Casavant, 73, of...
View ArticleBamboozled: Check fraud scam targets babysitters, dog walkers
A new twist on an old scam looks to turn babysitters, dog walkers and other home care help into check fraud victims. Professional caregivers, such as babysitters, nannies, house-sitters and even dog...
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Bamboozled: Correction officer too disabled to work but not disabled enough...
An injured correction officer caught in limbo between the pension system and his employer will be back on the job later this month. The correction officer who was told he was too disabled to work, yet...
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Bamboozled: Coping with email spam and scams
The contents of your email box could lead to identity theft or other nefarious deeds by hackers. Our email boxes probably look a lot alike. Some messages from friends, family and co-workers. Some...
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