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Internet scams

It's the last thing you'd expect: losing hundreds, even thousands of dollars surfing the web. But experts fear that more and more people are falling for

Search engine scam alert

When times are tough, it's easy to get fooled by online crooks. But some new technology is helping spot costly scams on the web. FOX 13 consumer lawyer Eric

Cleaning up washer problem

A Bay Area woman says her expensive new washing machine only caused her problems, so she turned to our Consumer Lawyer Eric Seidel to help "clean" up the mess.

Appliance rebates

We've told you about rebates from the power company and tax credits for energy efficient air conditioning systems. Now we have the latest on how you can get a

Help with watch repair

When you bring in a watch for repairs, you don't expect it to come back worse off than before. But that's just what one Brandon man says happened to him, so he

Black Friday

Here is a link for more information on Black Friday, the kickoff to the holiday shopping season.

Baby sleep couch

A program called the Baby Sleep Coach looks like it would be a godsend to many new parents desperate for a good night's sleep. But one new mom says she was

Chinese drywall insurance update

Earlier this month we told you about a Florida family that had their insurance dropped because they had Chinese drywall in their home. This could have been a

Advance fee scams

FOX 13 Consumer Lawyer Eric Seidel says letters in the mail offering prize money if you send in money first should not be trusted.

Disney expands refunds on 'Baby Einstein' DVDs

The Walt Disney Co. is expanding a refund program for its "Baby Einstein" videos for toddlers in response to challenges about the legitimacy of its educational

Debit cards and holds on your cash

There was a time when only cash was accepted at most places, but today, it's all about the debit card. But beware, those debit card transactions can end up

USF: don't drop out, we can help

USF has a unique program to keep students from dropping out for financial reasons. It's called the Don't Stop, Don't Drop program.

Microsoft to roll out Windows 7

Microsoft upgrades tomorrow with the debut of Windows 7. But will it be able to erase the bad impression left by Vista? FOX 13 Consumer Lawyer Eric Seidel says

Tire prices on the rise

If you're in the market for a new set of tires, get ready to fork over some extra cash. The price of tires is on the rise, thanks to a new tariff on

'Work from home' warning

The economy has a lot of folks looking for ways to make some extra money. So many people are clicking on those 'work from home' ads on the web.

Holiday travel

Crowded planes, extra fees, major delays holiday air travel isn't always easy. But this year, there's actually some good news. A new report from Travelocity

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Eric Seidel

Eric Seidel is FOX 13's Consumer Lawyer targeting scams, frauds and consumer rip-offs. He joined the FOX 13…

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You can contact Eric Seidel and the Consumer Lawyer team through email: consumerlawyer@wtvt.com.
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