Watching pennies in government
Watchdog Nation honors one government gadfly for double-checking the numbers on his city’s new trash rates. Good to see somebody paying attention.
Transmission repair deals too good to be true
The transmission repair sounded too good to be true, but customers keep falling for it. A Texas transmission shop owner promises a two-day turnaround on transmission work for $1,497. But sometimes it takes longer and costs a lot more. Then the shop owner demands payment in cash or a bank check that can’t be stopped.
Crucial errors when trying to get mortgage can lead to lost money
Mike Nwanju of Texas runs a company called 40 Homes/40 Families that helps people get mortgages. One customer says she lost a lot of money.
Do a quick background check before workers enter your house
In a previous era, when the appliance repairman arrived at your house in his pressed shirt with him company name on his uniform, you felt safe. These days, you don’t know who is entering your house. Or do you? A simple background check – even one done on a smart phone – could have prevented this homeowner from hiring a convicted thief who stole his money and never fixed his frig.
VIDEO: Watchdog Nation visits Southlake Library on Oct. 27, 2011
In this fun James Bond-spoof, Star-Telegram Watchdog columnist Dave Lieber – founder of Watchdog Nation – invites the public to a free public workshop at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 at Southlake Public Library, 1400 Main Street. Fight back and win against the scoundrels. Learn how to save time, money and aggravation for the rest of your life!
