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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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.
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BGB: Loan assumption frustrations abound for NJ homeowner
A New Jersey homeowner paid more than $1,000 to have a name removed from a mortgage, but two years later, it appeared nothing had changed. So, she said Better Get Baquero to straighten things out! Here’s News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero.
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Protecting your kids online with parental control options: Better Get Baquero
Many parents worry about keeping kids safe while they use their phones. There are plenty of apps and tools to help, but which ones are worth the price tag? Here’s News 4 Consumer Reporter Lynda Baquero with a look at some of the options for parents.
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Protecting your car from auto thieves
Auto thefts continue to be a problem in many communities, with thieves finding new ways to steal vehicles. Here are some tips from law enforcement to prevent your car from being a target. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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BGB: Travel website warning
Lynda Baquero with the details for News 4 New York.
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New Jersey woman finds $12,000 check while cleaning her home
Imagine finding a check made out to you for $12,000 while cleaning your home — it happened to a New Jersey woman, but she said she had trouble cashing it because it had been escheated. So what does that mean? NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero explains.
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IRS warns against taking tax tips from social media
Social media may fun for memes, but don’t rely on it for tax advice! That’s the warning from the IRS as they react to a growing number of tax filings that claim credit where credit isn’t due. News 4, consumer reporter, Lynda Baquero breaks it all down.
