 | Fake IRS email phishing scam: The Real Deal
An email being sent to inboxes around Central New York appears to be from the IRS, telling you to reply with several pieces of personal and financial information.
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 | Camillus water bill increase: The Real Deal
Homeowners in Camillus say their water bills have suddenly doubled. Voters handed over control of their local water system to OCWA (AQUA), the Onondaga County Water Authority, hoping to save money, but residents who contacted NewsChannel 9 say that’s not the case.  Video
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| Why is my quarterly water bill higher in Camillus? The Real Deal
Some residents in the town of Camillus have noticed that their quarterly water bill was quite a bit higher when they opened it and they want to know why.
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 | Walmart VUDU email warnings: The Real Deal
Walmart has recently emailed warnings to its VUDU customers telling them that their personal information has been compromised.
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| Scams target businesses too: The Real Deal
Scams not only target consumers, but small businesses can fall victim, too. The Better Business Bureau says you should be wary of opportunities to invest in other businesses. They say know the value of the product and its true costs.
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 | DeBeers class action lawsuit: The Real Deal
People who are waiting for their checks as a result of the DeBeers class action lawsuit are accustomed to waiting – and now they will need to wait some more.
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 | Skechers Shape-ups class action lawsuit settlement: The Real Deal
The Federal Trade Commission and shoemaker Skechers reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit over the company’s Shape-up toning shoes case in May 2012, but people who are anticipating refunds will have to wait a little longer.
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 | BBB warns of Bluetooth hacking scams: The Real Deal
Hackers are now targeting your Bluetooth to rack up your cell phone bill. It’s something called “blue bugging.”
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 | Calls asking for credit card information: The Real Deal
NewsChannel 9 has reported on Cardholder Services in the past, but the scam is still in circulation.
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 | Commission warning New Yorkers about Lottery scams: The Real Deal
The New York State Gaming Commission says a new round of Lottery scams is making the rounds. The commission is urging people to be aware of fake lottery prizes. Video
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| ‘WN Positions’ a scam? The Real Deal
A new scam starts with a robocall from a company asking questions about a job survey you filled out, but you didn’t respond to any survey. Now, you want The Real Deal on “WN Positions” and whether the company is trying to scam you.
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 | Disposing of appliances in an environmentally-friendly way: The Real Deal
One NewsChannel 9 viewer has to dispose of a recalled product, but wants to know what the options are to do it in an environmentally-friendly way.
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 | Are rapid refunds a ripoff? The Real Deal
It's tax time, and if you're getting a refund, you may not want to wait for your money. We've told you before about refund anticipation loans, but those are harder to come by now. However, many tax shops still offer options to get your money back faster. Video
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 | Debit card deactivated text scam: The Real Deal
If you pay with plastic, you may receive a text message telling you your debit card was deactivated, which has you concerned. The Real Deal on this scam of the week is that this is an attempt to steal your identity.
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| Credit checks: The Real Deal
One of our viewers contacted us after her husband applied for a business loan and was denied because of her credit score. She wants The Real Deal on whether the lender broke any rules by making her part of the decision.
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