It's like Siri for kids... but this next-gen talking Barbie records everything they say and lets parents log in to listen (and delete). What to you think? Creepy or cool? As KPIX Consumer Reporter Julie Watts reports, Barbie gets smarter as she gets to know your little one, but … [Read more...]
AAA Warning! AAA Won’t Cover Vehicle Totaled During Tow
If you have AAA, you might want to watch the KPIX ConsumerWatch Report. A young family stranded on the side of the road turned to AAA for help. Instead of coming to the rescue, AAA sent an uninsured driver with the wrong type of truck and refused to pay when their vehicle was totaled … [Read more...]
A Pet Insurance ‘Gotcha’ Revealed
If you pay for pet insurance for your "fur child," you'd expect it to pay out when you need it. But KPIX Consumer Reporter Julie Watts reveals a surprise loophole that could cost you even more money. Bottom line, enroll your four-legged babies before they're 1 year old, and don't … [Read more...]
Uber, Lyft or Cab During Storm #SurgePricing
If you’ve ever wondered which to call, this may make you say: Huh. KPIX Consumer Reporter Julie Watts put all three to the (nonscientific) test during storm surge pricing. Can you guess which is faster... Which is cheaper? Read More on CBS San Francisco: SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) – … [Read more...]
Why Your Child May Be a More Likely ID Theft Victim Than You!
Your kids could be 50 times more likely to have their identities stolen than you are. Check out this story from KPIX Consumer Reporter Julie Watts for details! Read More at CBS San Francisco: SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — The recent rash of retail security breaches have many … [Read more...]
Why The DO NOT CALL LIST Isn’t Working (or at least it seems that way)
One of the most common questions viewers ask is: "Why do I keep getting calls from telemarketers when my number is on the Do Not Call List?" Here's your answer. So to sum it up, the list only applies to legitimate telemarketers calling from outside of your state. Most of the calls … [Read more...]
Credit Card App Lets You Control When and Where Someone Else Can Use Your Card
#NewsDad and KPIX Reporter Kiet Do reports on an app in development from Ondot that allows you to prevent credit card fraud by locking and unlocking your credit card. But parents—it also has some great features specifically for you! The technology enables you to choose which types … [Read more...]
Student Debt Following Some Into Retirement
An estimated 2 million Americans age 60 and older are still carrying student debt—and learning too late that their Social Security benefits could be in jeopardy. ConsumerWatch Reporter Julie Watts reports that some are now finding their Social Security benefits are being garnished … [Read more...]
Dentists Worry About Effects Of Microbeads In Toothpaste
Dental professionals across the nation are sounding the alarm about microbeads in a popular brand of toothpaste, saying the beads could remain in a person’s gums and could lead to gum disease. Julie Watts reports on KPIX CBS San Francisco … [Read more...]