Red flags to spot a scammers, thieves
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan is joined by podcaster and former Houston TV reporter Jonathan Walton who was scammed out of nearly $100,000. He wrote a book called "Anatomy of a Con-Artist" to warn others from being scammed.
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan is joined by podcaster and former Houston TV reporter Jonathan Walton who was scammed out of nearly $100,000. He wrote a book called "Anatomy of a Con-Artist" to warn others from being scammed.
Researchers say digital wallet loophole can let thieves use credit cards after they've been reported stolen
Researchers say A digital wallet loophole can let thieves use credit cards after they've been reported stolen.
Researchers say A digital wallet loophole can let thieves use credit cards after they've been reported stolen.
Digital wallet loophole: What you need to know
Researchers say they have discovered a loophole that can let thieves use a credit card in a digital wallet even after it's been reported stolen.
Researchers say they have discovered a loophole that can let thieves use a credit card in a digital wallet even after it's been reported stolen.
Back-to-school budget lunch ideas
Some ideas for healthy school lunches that your kids will actually eat and will help you stay on budget.
Some ideas for healthy school lunches that your kids will actually eat and will help you stay on budget.
Labor Day travel deals to know
Airlines expect to break records in Labor Day weekend travel. Here's what you can expect.
Airlines expect to break records in Labor Day weekend travel. Here's what you can expect.
Rising numbers of homebuyers canceling purchase contracts
Home purchasing agreements are falling through at higher rates, especially here in Houston. What's going on?
Home purchasing agreements are falling through at higher rates, especially here in Houston. What's going on?
Credit scores impact homeowners insurance rates more than disaster risk: report
In a new report from The Consumer Federation of America, it states credit scores can have a bigger impact on your homeowners' insurance rates than a home's risk of a disaster.
In a new report from The Consumer Federation of America, it states credit scores can have a bigger impact on your homeowners' insurance rates than a home's risk of a disaster.
Credit scores impact home insurance rates: report
According to a new report, credit scores can have a bigger impact on your homeowners' insurance rates than a home's risk of a disaster. In Texas, it can cost some homeowners almost twice as much. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has details on what you should know.
According to a new report, credit scores can have a bigger impact on your homeowners' insurance rates than a home's risk of a disaster. In Texas, it can cost some homeowners almost twice as much. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has details on what you should know.
Rental car companies using AI to catch car damage, billing customers
If you're renting a car, be aware some rental companies are using AI to catch dings on some rental cars and denting customers' wallets. How are they doing it? And can you avoid being billed?
If you're renting a car, be aware some rental companies are using AI to catch dings on some rental cars and denting customers' wallets. How are they doing it? And can you avoid being billed?
AI detecting rental car damage
Some rental car companies have started using AI technology to detect damage on rental cars, which can spot very small scratches, dents, and dings. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on the technology.
Some rental car companies have started using AI technology to detect damage on rental cars, which can spot very small scratches, dents, and dings. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on the technology.
Student loan defaults rising, what to know about repayment plan changes
Student loan defaults are rising fast, so here's what to know about changes happening with repayment plans.
Student loan defaults are rising fast, so here's what to know about changes happening with repayment plans.
Student loan repayment plan changes: What to know
Defaults on student loans are continuing to rise and the Department of Education says millions of borrowers are falling behind on student loan payments. Many changes to repayment plans has left borrowers confused and Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks down what's happening.
Defaults on student loans are continuing to rise and the Department of Education says millions of borrowers are falling behind on student loan payments. Many changes to repayment plans has left borrowers confused and Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks down what's happening.
Non-profit paid off medical debt for 127K Texans after credit report ban reversed
Non-profit Undue Medical Debt has erased medical debt for 127,000 Texans as credit report ban is tossed out by a Texas district court judge.
Non-profit Undue Medical Debt has erased medical debt for 127,000 Texans as credit report ban is tossed out by a Texas district court judge.
Scammers using AI to apply for jobs, infiltrate companies
In a fast-growing scheme, scammers are using avatars in virtual job interviews to get hired, then steal company data.
In a fast-growing scheme, scammers are using avatars in virtual job interviews to get hired, then steal company data.
Increase in deepfake job applicants
Ai is now threatening the security and hiring process for businesses and job seekers nationwide. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows what you need to know to avoid this scam.
Ai is now threatening the security and hiring process for businesses and job seekers nationwide. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows what you need to know to avoid this scam.
Solar tax credits going away
If you've been thinking about going solar power, you may have to fact higher costs from tariffs and a big tax credit is going away sooner rather than planned. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has all you need to know.
If you've been thinking about going solar power, you may have to fact higher costs from tariffs and a big tax credit is going away sooner rather than planned. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has all you need to know.
Secondhand travel: Buying, selling non-refundable trips at discount
People can sell non-refundable travel bookings they cannot use giving some travelers the chance to save money to vacation on a budget.
People can sell non-refundable travel bookings they cannot use giving some travelers the chance to save money to vacation on a budget.
Secondhand traveling: What is it? How to do it?
Some travelers are saving money by buying secondhand trips. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has what you need to know about vacationing on a dime.
Some travelers are saving money by buying secondhand trips. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has what you need to know about vacationing on a dime.
Back-to-school shopping: Save money during tax-free weekend
It's tax-free weekend this weekend and Andrea Woroch has some advice and ways you can save money for back-to-school shopping, including saving on supplies, tech, and clothes.
It's tax-free weekend this weekend and Andrea Woroch has some advice and ways you can save money for back-to-school shopping, including saving on supplies, tech, and clothes.
Saving on back-to-school shopping for kids
The Deloitte Houston 2025 back-to-school retails survey found that local K-12 parents plan to spend less than last year. Tax-free weekend is this weekend so FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some help on ways you can save some money.
The Deloitte Houston 2025 back-to-school retails survey found that local K-12 parents plan to spend less than last year. Tax-free weekend is this weekend so FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some help on ways you can save some money.