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Target 11 investigates octane levels in gasoline
A Channel 11 viewer sent us an email saying she'd been buying gas at GetGo because of the fuel perks, but she felt as if the 93 octane was running like 87 octane. She posed the question, how do we know that the gas stations aren't putting 87 octane in ...
New app pays you to watch TV
A new app for your iPhone, iTouch or iPad pays you to watch television. It’s called Viggle and we found Christy Watts of Monroeville already reaping the rewards. "They are real life rewards, like useful gift cards," Watts said. Since March, Watts has earned five Starbucks gift cards just by ...
Target 11 investigates bogus money order schemes
Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor shows us how a Washington County woman was swindled out of nearly $5,000. "They would email me back immediately and say, 'Wow, this is one of the best mystery shoppers we've ever had.'" Too bad it was all a lie. It all began ...
Target 11 tests Walmart’s commercial – Is it too good to be true?
Walmart is taking on Giant Eagle and is spending big bucks on a new ad campaign that compares prices. The ad shows a Giant Eagle customer saving 16 percent by buying her groceries at Walmart. Target 11's Robin Taylor put the ad to the test. I made up an ordinary ...
FDA issues chicken jerky dog treat warning
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to pet owners about chicken jerky dog treats after 600 dogs reportedly got sick or died after eating the treats. Channel 11 News worked with MSNBC on uncovering the danger. According to internal Food and Drug Administration documents, three dog threat ...
Target 11 investigates best ways to stop stinkbugs
With the warmer weather, stinkbugs are making an unwanted appearance in a lot of Pittsburgh homes, so Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor put four new traps to the test. She found out what works and what doesn't. To do this test right, I needed a home full of stinkbugs. ...
Consumer alert lifted at Ross Twp. sushi buffet
A consumer alert has been lifted at a Ross Township restaurant, just days after health inspectors found approximately 30 foods that either weren’t hot enough or cold enough. Tokyo Sushi Buffet had a yellow sticker posted on the door for two days. On Monday, a green passing sticker was put ...
Ross Twp. sushi buffet cited by Allegheny Co. health department
A popular Ross Township restaurant has been given a yellow consumer alert by the Allegheny County health department. Inspectors found approximately 30 unsafe food temperatures during a recent inspection at Tokyo Sushi Buffet on McKnight Road. According to the inspection report, the salmon was at room temperature; the mussels at ...
Grocery wars heat up in the North Hills
The grocery wars are heating up in the North Hills with a new Whole Foods opening Wednesday. That means there will be three major grocery stores within a one-mile stretch on Route 19. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor found out how they're competing for your business. Giant Eagle has ...
Beware of text message scheme claiming to give away $1K Walmart gift card
Federal authorities are investigating a fraudulent text message scheme being sent to cellphones. Officials said the text message appears to be from Walmart and says, “You have been selected for a $1,000 Walmart gift card. Enter code: ‘Free.’” The false text message began circulating after Walmart started asking customers to ...
Beware of text message scheme claiming to give away $1K Walmart gift card
Federal authorities are investigating a fraudulent text message scheme being sent to cellphones. Officials said the text message appears to be from Walmart and says, “You have been selected for a $1,000 Walmart gift card. Enter code: ‘Free.’” The false text message began circulating after Walmart started asking customers to ...
Target 11 uncovers “F” rated businesses
The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning about four companies that are so bad, they’ve earned an “F” rating. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor discovered why they made the list. These companies have left a long trail of unhappy customers. Some promise goods that are never delivered. Others ...
Identity thieves are stealing credit reports
Target 11 has learned that identity thieves are posing as loan officers to steal people's credit reports. Once they have that information they can trash your good name. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor uncovers how the scheme works. What's frightening about this crime is that anybody can be a ...
Last-minute filers rush to complete taxes
Every year, plenty of procrastinators wait until the very last minute to mail their tax returns. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor has their story. The IRS said about a third of the United State tax-paying population is organized and gets their taxes done early. In many cases, those people ...
Dole recalls bagged salad sold in Pennsylvania
Dole Food Co.'s fresh vegetables division is recalling 756 cases of bagged salad because they could be contaminated with salmonella. The bags of Seven Lettuces salads were distributed in Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin. The company said ...
Report says Pittsburgh’s real estate recession is over
After years of sluggish sales, a new report says Pittsburgh’s housing market has bottomed out and is now on the upswing. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor breaks down what this means for home buyers and sellers. Buyers still hold the upper hand, but the new figures show the seven-year ...
New Castle grocery store cited by health inspectors
A health inspector ordered a popular New Castle grocery store known for its meat counter to close, but the store's new owners are fighting the order. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor looked into the dispute. On Friday, Dave's Supermarket was cited for serious health violations. A bright warning notice ...
US sues Apple, publishers over E-Book prices
The Justice Department and several states have sued Apple Inc. and major book publishers, alleging a conspiracy to raise the price of electronic books that Attorney General Eric Holder said cost consumers millions of dollars. The government also has reached a settlement with three publishers, Hachette, HarperCollins and Simon & ...
Robinson Twp. grocery store offers new online shopping option
Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle launched a new personal shopping service at its Robinson Township location on Monday. Curbside Express is now available at the Market District store, allowing customers to order their groceries online then pick them up at the front of the store. Giant Eagle officials said employees will act ...
New survey ranks best, worst grocery stores
A new survey identifies the grocery stores we love and those we hate. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor discovered which stores topped the list and why. Consumer Reports asked their readers to rate grocery stores and tell them what they like and what they don't like. Once again, Wegman's ...
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