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Hurricane victims speak out after arrest of unlicensed contractor

Some of the 38 Hurricane Ian victims who say they paid Justin Hoover to repair their homes are speaking out after his arrest in Sarasota.

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Exploding oven doors plagued more than 900 consumers across the country

Florida consumers and about 900 others nationwide reported glass oven doors shattering into thousands of pieces without warning.

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Imposter steals $14K from small business owner after spoofing as Chase Bank

Dr. Shawna Green, a Pinellas County veterinarian, says an imposter stole $14,000 from her business account by spoofing her Chase Bank s fraud department phone number.

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Man arrested for stealing more than $100,000 from Hurricane Ian victims

The 45 year old went on the run last year after I-team investigator Jackie Callaway exposed allegations that he took money from dozens of Hurricane Ian victims for work that was never done.

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Cancer patient dies after waiting more than 1 year for contractor to start work

A widow wants her money back after a contractor delayed construction for a year and her husband died before the job could be completed. She contacted the I-Team for help.

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Getting bite to eat turns into $2,800 overcharge for Polk County woman

A Polk County woman says a restaurant hit her bank account for over $2800 after she ordered a $15.99 lunch special and a drink. Carmen Hudson made a call for action after the bank denied her dispute.

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Drivers learning not all car warranty policies are created equal

People purchase auto warranties for peace of mind, but what's covered differs depending on the policy. A Pasco County couple says a vehicle repair wiped out their savings despite their warranty.

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Elderly couple paid over $6,000 for a puppy they say was dying

An elderly Clearwater couple paid $6,200 for a Maltipoo from Petland Largo in January 2023. Within days, Billy and Barbara Hoppe had to shell out $3,300 to save the puppy's life.

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Class action lawsuit targets LG and Kenmore refrigerator makers

A class action lawsuit was filed against two of the biggest names in appliances after consumers claimed their expensive refrigerators break down within a few years of use.

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Renter's nightmare in Florida as company cleans out wrong apartment: lawsuit

Moving into a new home is stressful, but imagine moving into a new home and then a couple of days later to find everything gone and the locks changed.

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