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End-of-life planning is not something that many people think about. For one family, it has become a question that has torn them apart.
Call 11 for Action has passed a milestone. The money saving advice has prevented viewers from spending almost 1.1 million unnecessary dollars this year.
A Toledo woman contacted Call 11 for Action to make sure we got the word out about a scam that plays on people's love of animals.
A scam that has targeted thousands of people all over the country has taken at innocent people in Toledo.
Many of us like to go to concerts or ball games from time to time, but if you're not careful - you might end up paying too much for tickets.
Google is trying its luck in social media with the search engine's new web site, Google+. Lots of excitement coincides with an exclusive Google+ invitation, but some are forgetting their Internet safety rules as a result.
Patients around the country are having problems receiving their medicines.
An ad on Craig's List has been taken down after claiming to be a pre-employment application for the Hollywood Casino that opens in Toledo next year.
Having a yard sale is the first thing that comes to mind when wanting to get rid of unwanted junk, but selling your things on the internet may be more profitable.
An uneven sidewalk is making South Toledo resident, Linda Gutierrez, very uneasy.
Call 11 for Action sprung into action after Rhonda Sieler called to report that the house next door was vacant, burned out, and she had rats running in her house because of it. Within days of WTOL reporting on the vacant house, the house is gone and the cleanup has begun.
Click here to e-mail the Call 11 for Action office with your consumer complaint.
Each year Call 11 for Action helps thousands of consumers. Contact our Call 11 for Action team if you are the victim of a consumer scam, fraud, or ripoff. Call 419-255-2255 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can also leave a voice mail at that number.
Are you interested in helping others with their consumer problems? Call 11 for Action can use your help.
Is anyone in your family looking for work? There are some words in the help wanted ads to watch out for.
The do-not-call list was supposed to stop unwanted telemarketing calls, and for the most part it works. But there is still one type of call that has been ignoring the law.
No one likes computer problems. If a Microsoft employee calls or sends you an e-mail saying they have detected a problem with your PC, what should you do? The obvious, common answer to fix it, is wrong.
We have been warned about rising gas prices for weeks, but now that it is happening, the jump at the pump is still catching many consumers offguard. If you are looking for a car this year, what is happening at the pump may end up changing your plans.
Consumers love front-loading washing machines because they use less water, are quiet and look professional. But more owners of front-loaders are finding themselves battling a losing fight against mold.
With so many restaurants competing for the dining dollar, freebies are one way of getting customers in the door. However, some of those freebies require consumers to spend more money to get the deal.
The average car in the U.S. is now more than 10 years old. That means there is a lot of pent up demand for new cars this spring.
The rising price of oil, used to make tires, has sent tire prices up 25 percent in the past few years. New businesses are springing up in cities everywhere selling inexpensive used tires, but along with these stores come new concerns.
Generic products are more popular than ever in the local supermarket. Generics were once shunned by most shoppers but now, many head straight for the store brands.
Women love Target. For many, it is their favorite discount store because of its hip fashions and clean layout. But in the past few weeks, Target's reputation with women has lost a little bit of its shine, as frustrated shoppers found it impossible to find its hottest new goods.
Keeping your kitty's litter box clean isn't a fun job, but it has to be done. If you're looking for a faster, easier alternative to scooping, there is a box of mesh liners that could be just what you need.
Check your cell phone bill lately? What used to cost $50 a month went to $80 and now $100 or more for many people. And rising data rates mean its going even higher.
"There are some jobs you just need a 12-volt for," said expert Johnny Slayden who owns a construction company bearing his name and works alongside Kaminsky Development.
Kendra Williams is ready to "crack" open the claims made by makers of Orgreenic nonstick skillet. No butter, oil or grease is needed to cook in it, but Does it Work?
Makers of Flex Seal say you simply spray this liquid rubber onto leaks and tears. Once it dries, it instantly seals it, but Does it Work?
This week, Terri Adams of Sikeston, Mo. volunteered her i-Phone 4 to try two gadgets: the Callet Wallet and Opena Case. One turns a smart phone into a wallet and the other opens bottles with its pop-out bottle opener.
With a press of the lever, Doris Ray cuts up a whole cucumber with the new Slice-o-matic. It's supposed to make this part of cooking go much faster. However, at just a few slices in, we run into a snag.
The Rayovac Rechargeable Power Pack for mobile devices. It comes with three adaptors, micro USB, mini USB, and one for Apple devices.
We have a pretty serious product this week for Does it Work Wednesday, and it has an interesting twist.
Makers of Bake Pops say you can make your own cake pops cheaper and easier at home, but Does it Work?
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