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Ask Asa: Applying For A Passport
NEW YORK(CBS2) — With the summer vacation season coming up a lot of people will be updating expired passports. A number of websites claim to expedite the often lengthy process of getting a new...
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Ask Asa: How To Decipher Your Utility Bill
NEW YORK(CBS2) – Deciphering a utility bill can be very confusing. Recently, a Long Island man found charges on his bill that didn’t seem to add up. He decided to contact CBS 2′s Asa Aarons to find out...
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Ask Asa: Strategies To Cope With Unfair Parking Tickets
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - That dreaded orange paper stuffed underneath the windshield is an unwelcome sight to nearly 10 million New Yorkers who receive parking tickets each year. The only thing worse is...
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Ask Asa: Scan And Scram
NEW YORK(CBS2) – A new method of window shopping lets consumers look at a product and research and compare it with other products that they are interested in. CBS 2′s Asa Aarons examines the new...
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Ask Asa: Pet Collar Safety
NEW YORK(CBS2)– Many animal lovers rely on collars to protect, identify, and restrain their pets. But the wrong kind of collar, even in the most common situation, could prove dangerous. CBS 2′s Asa...
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Ask Asa: Killed Twice
NEW YORK(CBS2) – Clerical errors like misspellings or inverted address numbers are fairly common and inconvenience many Americans every day. But, another type of mistake that can cause big problems...
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Ask Asa: Puppy Lemon Laws
NEW YORK(CBS2) — Not many things are more heartwarming than the feeling that comes with bringing home a new puppy. But those feelings of joy can quickly turn to stress if your new dog has health...
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Ask Asa: Consumer Strategies To Help You Deal With ‘Retail Traps’
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - When you shop, do you ever fall into what’s called “a retail trap?” You probably have and didn’t even realize it. Department stores have all kinds of ways to get you to spend...
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Ask Asa: Metric Labels
NEW YORK(CBS2) – Most people might be hesitant to buy or consume a bottle of soda with ‘eleven teaspoons’ of sugar in it, but would have no problem with a bottle labeled ’46 grams’ of sugar. Confusing...
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Ask Asa: Solving Payment Problems With Verizon
NEW YORK(CBS2) – Donald Seeley wanted to become one of Fios Video’s 4.4-million customers. But when he tried to sign up nothing was done, no service, no installation, not a single screw or nail....
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Ask Asa: How To Tell What’s A Great Deal And What’s A Rip-Off In June
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - June is the unofficial start of summer, and this month is loaded with opportunities to buy new products, gadgets and clothes. Some are great deals and, to put it bluntly, others...
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Ask Asa: Protecting Your Shipment With Postal Insurance
NEW YORK(CBS2) — Whenever you ship something valuable there is a serious risk that it will be damaged during shipment. If your package isn’t insured and something happens during shipping, you could be...
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Ask Asa: Job Search Websites
NEW YORK(CBS2) — In today’s tough job market many people are turning their search towards the internet. But not all job search websites are created equal. In this edition of Ask Asa, CBS 2′s Asa Aarons...
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Ask Asa: Changes From Largest Carriers Could Mean Higher Bills For Us
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - As mobile phones get smarter, our bills get higher — and it’s about to get worse. The nation’s largest carriers are making changes that could eventually mean higher bills for...
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Ask Asa: Breaking Down The ‘LinkedIn’ Security-Breach Situation
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Millions of subscribers to the popular website “LinkedIn” are finding that their private information is in danger of being leaked to strangers. CBS 2′s Asa Aarons breaks down...
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Ask Asa: Do It Yourself Mechanics
NEW YORK(CBS2) — Cars hitting the market these days contain more computer chips than the original Apollo 11 moon lander, and that can make it difficult to conduct routine maintainance. CBS 2 Consumer...
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Ask Asa: Text Message Scammers Pose As Friends In Need
NEW YORK (CBS 2) — Thieves disguised as friends in need of urgent help are sending out text messages that could help them steal your personal identity and your money. People around the country have...
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Ask Asa: Faith Based Dating
NEW YORK(CBS2) — A consumer alert for anybody who uses online dating websites. CBS 2′s Asa Aarons took a look at a disturbing trend that involves criminals taking advantage of people who are looking...
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Ask Asa: Major Prom Problems Cause Nightmare For Students
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - All dressed up and no place to go — that’s the position that dozens of Westchester County students found themselves in when the bus they rented for their senior prom failed to...
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Ask Asa: Food Fraud
NEW YORK (CBS2) – Everybody has heard of counterfeit money, but what about fake, illegally altered food? CBS 2′s Asa Aarons says that it happens more often than you might think. In this edition of Ask...
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Ask Asa: When ‘Unsubscribe’ Means The Opposite
NEW YORK (CBS 2) — When you click on the “unsubscribe” button on an Internet offer you may be doing more than you think, and CBS 2′s consumer reporter Asa Aarons found out that it may not always be in...
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Ask Asa: Cyber Cries
NEW YORK(CBS2) — As technology continues to grow the phrase “call for help” could soon turn into “text for help.” Social media is becoming a bigger and bigger part of every day life, and that includes...
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Ask Asa: Getting The Most Cool For The Least Cash
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - The weather has prompted a mad dash to appliance stores as people scramble to buy air conditioners. So how do you get the most cool for the least cash? CBS 2′s consumer reporter...
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Ask Asa: When Home Construction Goes Wrong
NEW YORK(CBS2) — Navigating through the process of home construction can be a daunting task. While consumers do have rights, there are also ways for contractors to seek recourse when things go wrong....
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Ask Asa: Choosing The Right Storage Unit
NEW YORK(CBS2) – Storage units are a big business in the tri-state area, for everything from tools, to clothing, and extra artwork. But as CBS 2′s Asa Aarons found out storage units can go turn from a...
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Ask Asa: Dealing With The Student Loan Debt Crisis
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Some say we’re on the brink of a new financial crisis — one that revolves around staggering student loan debt. Congress just voted against a scheduled interest rate hike on such...
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Ask Asa: Safeguarding Your Garbage
NEW YORK(CBS2) — Finding out that rodents and pests have gotten into your garbage can be a frustrating experience for any homeowner. But, as CBS 2′s Asa Aarons reports, in the latest edition of Ask...
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Ask Asa: Your Old Smart Phone’s Memory Could End Up Your Headache
NEW YORK (CBS 2) — You wouldn’t sell a file cabinet loaded with your personal information to strangers. But that may be exactly what happens when you trade in or sell your used smart phone. It keeps...
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Ask Asa: ‘Doomsday Virus’ Could Affect Your Computer If You Don’t Take Action...
NEW YORK (CBS 2) -- The doomsday virus capable of knocking out your computer is still active and dangerous. In fact, the clock is ticking on it and if you don’t take action in a few days you could be...
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Ask Asa: Consumers Are Followed, Targeted When They Browse Online
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Every time you go online, someone could be tracking your movements. In most cases it’s benign sales research, but sometimes it’s an invasion of privacy. Do you ever have that...
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Ask Asa: Social Media Scoring
NEW YORK(CBS2) — Social media sites like Twitter and Facebook are a great way for people to stay connected. But now some people who are very active online are reaping the benefits in the form of...
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Ask Asa: Lazy Days Of Summer Could Mean Major Opportunities For The Unemployed
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – The lazy, hazy days of summer are here. But if you’re unemployed, these could also be days of opportunity. There is a way to beat the competition and land a new job. Laying out...
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Ask Asa: Waiting For An IRS Refund
NEW YORK(CBS2) — Software and system problems caused thousands of IRS refund checks to be delayed this year. One woman decided that she had waited long enough, so she went to CBS’s Asa Aarons for help....
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Ask Asa: Wedding Insurance
NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) — Weddings are supposed to be memorable events, but sometimes they become memorable for all of the wrong reasons. Bad weather and other unfortunate circumstances can quickly turn...
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Ask Asa: Beware Of Computer Scammers That Call Your Home Directly
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - A panicky phone call from someone claiming to help solve your computer problems could wind up being more of a problem than a solution. “I was duped!” Robin from Queens admitted...
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Ask Asa: Sales Tax Jurisdiction And Rate Lookup
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Ask Asa: Proposed Regulation Could Affect Online Shoppers
NEW YORK(CBS2) — If you love the ease of shopping online, then you may not like a proposed federal regulation that could take a big bite out of your shopping budget. CBS 2′s Asa Aarons has the latest...
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Ask Asa: Trip Insurance
NEW YORK(CBS2) — As we reach the height of the summer travel season many people have their sights set on exotic destinations. CBS 2′s consumer reporter Asa Aarons has important information on...
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Ask Asa: Consumer Federation Of America Releases List Of Most Dubious...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - There are opportunities that look good — and sound even better — but in the end they just waste your money. Scams are everywhere, and on Tuesday the Consumer Federation of...
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Ask Asa: When Designer Deals Turn Into Disasters
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Buying a designer label means more than just a famous name stamped on your pants or purse. There’s a cut, feel and quality that is evident. But sometimes, designer deals turn...
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Ask Asa: Understanding Why Gas Prices Are So High
New York area drivers are paying the highest gas prices in the country, and most of them would like to know why they are feeling so much pain at the pump and if there is an end in sight.
View ArticleAsk Asa: The Safe Way To Bank By Phone
NEW YORK(CBS2) — Smartphone apps are being made to make every facet of life easier. One popular trend in apps is banking by phone. Many banks now allow customers to conduct their banking via cell phone...
View ArticleAsk Asa: Protecting Your Computer From The Doomsday Program
NEW YORK(CBS2) — Federal investigators recently told CBS 2’s Asa Aarons that a dangerous program that has been set loose on the Internet could be waiting to pounce on hard drives around America. In the...
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Ask Asa: Protecting Your Property During A Move
Whether it's just across town or all the way across the country, spring signals the start of moving season.
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Ask Asa: Looking Into Undeserved Parking Tickets
Just about any parking ticket is frustrating enough to deal with, but what about one you are sure you don't deserve? A Massachusetts man who says he's completely innocent of illegal parking decided to...
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Ask Asa: Make Sure You Get Your Money’s Worth Before You Pay
Are you looking for ways to make sure that you get your money's worth before you pay? CBS 2's Asa Aarons provides tips on how to do just that.
View ArticleAsk Asa: Is Declaring Bankruptcy The Best Option?
NEW YORK(CBS2) — A struggling economy and tough job market has forced many families to file for bankruptcy. Filing can be a difficult decision, and it doesn’t guarantee that you will be debt free. In...
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Ask Asa: Uncovering Funeral Home Rip-Offs
Making funeral arrangements for a loved one is an emotionally and financially trying ordeal. And now CBS 2 has discovered that some local funeral homes are taking advantage of grieving customers with...
View ArticleAsk Asa: Protecting Yourself On Vacation
NEW YORK(CBS2) — Summer is on its way and that means it’s almost time for family vacations. Going on vacation means more than just fun in the sun, it also means that identity thieves will be trying to...
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Ask Asa: Beware Of Penny Auctions
They may seem like a good deal, but it turns out that penny auctions could end up costing you way more than you should be paying. CBS 2's Asa Aarons provides a serious warning about the sites that can...
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