Overdraft
You pay with your debit card because you have enough money in your bank account. But then all of a sudden - overdraft, but why? 7's Hank Phillippi Ryan has the Real Deal on what banks are doing -- that's legal-- to get more fees from you.
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Mortgage refinance mess
It's a mortgage mess! While many homeowners are buzzing about possible new deals on their mortgages, it turns out--many are getting scammed out of big bucks on those loan modifications! How do you make sure you're not the next victim? Hank Phillippi Ryan has the 'Real Deal.'
Foreclosure foul-ups
Thousands of hopeful homebuyers are losing the deal of their dreams. Hank Phillippi Ryan found a new court ruling has purchases strangled by red tape. If you're in the market for a new home, better get the "Real Deal."
Tagged
You open a friendly e-mail from a pal and it says they want to show you photos! But what's really going to happen if you say yes? 7's Hank Phillippi Ryan found: instead of looking at snapshots, you're looking at big trouble! For the scoop on Tagged.com, she's got the 'Real Deal.'
Free cell phone
Free cell phone service and discounts on your landline phone? Sound too good to be true? It's no scam! 7's Hank Phillippi Ryan found a little known program that could have you saving big bucks. Here's the real deal.
Overcharged at Starbucks
Starbucks customers.. taking some lumps due to a venti-sized glitches in the coffee chain's accounting system. If you bought coffee or anything else from one of 7,000 stores nationwide, you were overcharged! So how did it happen and what happens now? 7's Hank Phillippi Ryan has the "Real Deal."
Stop the Scammers
Think you'd recognize a counterfeit check? Bet you wouldn't! So many people are getting ripped off by them and the Feds are fighting back. Hank's been warning you about this and now you can take some action! Here's the Real Deal.
Odometer Fraud
The higher the number on the odometer, the lower the value of the car, every driver knows that. So when the Dunn's found this low mileage SUV for sale, they snapped it right up.
Liquidation lesson
We're all looking for a fabulous bargain and when liquidation sales offer those huge discounts it seems like it's got to be a great deal. But Hank Phillippi Ryan's done some secret shopping and before you pull out your wallet she says: better get the real deal!
Skyrocketing APRs
You put it on your card -- and you pay your bill on time, but your interest rate could still skyrocket. Can they do that? 7's Hank Phillippi Ryan has the answers in the Real Deal.
Bogus checks
Vincent got these traveler’s checks from France after answering an on-line job ad. Meisha's money orders came from a would-be roommate in Nigeria.
Gas Prices
Marty McHardy arrives at the gas station, but he's not here to buy gas - this state inspector's here to make sure you don't get ripped off.
Junk Faxes
Mortgage offers and stock tips-arriving at Colleens in the middle of the night!
Restocking fee
Alice was thrilled with her new camera, until she realized important pieces were missing from the box.
Bogus Bills
Scott Graham opened his mailbox and freaked out; inside was a collection notice demanding $432 for an old unpaid utility bill.
Mortgage Mess
A warning for new homebuyers about a new mortgage experts call risky and dangerous, it may cost you much more than you planned! Before you're trapped in a mortgage mess, Hank Phillippi Ryan has the Real Deal.
Auto Identity Theft
A police stakeout, nighttime raid and cops find what they’re looking for: a tiny identification plate behind the car windshield is stolen, and the car is too.
Ticket Trouble
Doomed love and dying duets, Lauren dreamed of taking her family to La Boheme, their first opera
Text Message Trouble
It's popular technology and, lots of people are sending text messages from cell phones. Popular but it can also cost you a bundle. It doesn't have to. 7's Hank Phillippi Ryan found some secrets to saving. She's got the "Real Deal."
Government Grants
It's a phone call that sounds like it could change your life. Someone on the other end saying the government has thousands of dollars in grant money for you...beware! 7's Hank Phillipi Ryan has "The Real Deal."