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Better Get Baquero: Workshop to spot potential scams
Promises of big money are reportedly causing consumers to lose hundreds of millions of dollars. News 4 New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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NJ man meets luggage nightmare trying to ship clothes home
During a recent trip to France, a New Jersey man thought it would be easier to ship some of his clothes home, rather than carry them through the many stops of his journey, but he had to say “Better Get Baquero” when the luggage never made it home. Here’s News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero.
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Trouble with getting gap insurance to cover claim after car accident
Gap insurance can provide helpful coverage if your vehicle is wrecked in an accident. It can cover the difference between how much your car is worth, and how much you owe. A New York woman had to say “Better Get Baquero” when she paid for gap insurance and had trouble with her claim. Here’s News 4 consumer reporter, Lynda Baquero.... -
What to do if your wifi has an evil twin: Better Get Baquero
An old tech scam seems to have found a new home: airplane cabins. News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero warns about your phone’s WIFI wherever you are.
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Fire damage forces 78-year-old NY woman from her home
After a fire destroyed a Rockland County home, the woman living next door was left waiting months for repairs to fire-related damage on her own property. So, she said – “ Better Get Baquero! News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero shares her pleas for help.
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Fans say Ticketmaster hackers stole their tickets to Pink concert at Metlife Stadium
Ever since Ticketmaster suffered a data breach earlier in 2024, customers across the U.S. have said their tickets have been stolen right out of their accounts — and fans who had tickets to an upcoming MetLife Stadium concert say they fell victim to the hackers as well.
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Trouble with estimated electricity bill for NJ woman
A New Jersey woman saw her home electric bills surge into the thousands- and says there’s no way she used that much power. After disputing the bills for months, she said– Better Get Baquero! Here’s News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero.
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BGB: Pressing Labor Dept. for paid family leave
The Family and Medical Leave Act provides eligible workers with unpaid job-protected time off… but in New Jersey, a program called Family Leave Insurance offers paid time off for new parents, if you qualify. A New Jersey mom applied, but had to say “Better Get Baquero” when she waited months for the benefit. Here’s News 4 Consumer... -
NJ woman trying to book travel charged four times after technical issue: Better Get Baquero
A New Jersey woman says there was a technical issue when she tried to book travel abroad, then when she faced more than a thousand dollars in charges for tickets, she says she didn’t get. Here’s News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero.
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Homeowner needs help with energy efficiency rebate
Utility companies across our area offer incentives for making your home more energy efficient. A Connecticut homeowner applied for a rebate to help offset the cost, but had to say “Better Get Baquero” for help. News four consumer reporter Lynda Baquero explains.
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NJ woman mistakenly billed for two loans instead of one
Paying off student loans can be a major challenge, especially when it feels like the price of everything seemingly continues to climb. Then there’s the case of one woman in New Jersey who said she got a bill for a loan she says she never took out. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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U.S. bans Kaspersky antivirus software, but what does it mean for users? | Better Get Baquero
When the U.S. government issued an order banning a Russia-based antivirus protection company from doing business here, a Westchester county woman wondered what would happen to her, and the one million other company subscribers. So, she said Better Get Baquero! Here’s News 4 consumer reporter, Lynda Baquero.
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Woman pays thousands upfront for medical scan, but doesn't get reimbursed by Medicare
It took almost a year, but a Manhattan woman is grateful to have her money back after paying more than $4,000 for a medical test upfront. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero has the question all Medicare patients should ask before getting a test done.
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LL Flooring, formerly Lumber Liquidators, closing more than 200 stores but reverses course on shutting down all stores
After securing a last-minute buyer, LL Flooring is reversing course on shutting down all of its stores. The hardwood flooring retailer formerly known as Lumber Liquidators signed an agreement with private equity firm F9 Investments for a sale of its business on Friday afternoon. Under terms of the deal, expected to close by the end of September, F9... -
VIP concert ticket trouble: Getting money back after not being able to see band
Ever purchase VIP concert tickets? News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero helps one viewer navigate through some ticket troubles.
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Verizon late payment dispute rattles woman
A Manhattan woman called us for help after having trouble with her phone bill. She says she paid on time, so, why was she told there would be a late fee and that her account could be suspended? NBC New York’s consumer reporter Lynda Baquero reports.
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Getting a refund from travel agency after trip doesn't go as planned
Using a travel agency can make vacation planning easier, but sometimes it causes more stress. A Brooklyn woman had to say “Better Get Baquero” when her dream trip didn’t go as planned. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.