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Poison Center Warns About Laundry Detergent Pods
They're bright and colorful and to young kids, they look like candy, but the powerful detergent packs could put their lives in danger. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor discovered at least 10 children in Pittsburgh have gotten sick after eating them. They really do look like giant gumballs and ...
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 investigation: 1 in 20 gas pumps fail inspection
Customers weren't getting what they paid for at a local gas station. Inspectors found a faulty pump and ordered all the other pumps to get re-calibrated. Target 11 Investigator Robin Taylor went out with inspectors to find out how this happens. The vast majority of fuel pumps are accurate. That ...
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 ...
Some employers asking for job candidate's Facebook passwords
Job interviews are stressful enough. Now companies are prying into your private life, even asking prospective employees to hand over their Facebook passwords. Facebook officials came out last week saying this is an invasion of privacy, even threatening legal action against companies that ask for a job applicant's password. Public ...
IRS says identity thieves targeting tax refunds
The IRS is sounding an alarm about a hot new crime that's hard to stop. Identity thieves are targeting tax returns, stealing refunds and leaving the real taxpayer wondering why their check hasn't come in yet. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor uncovers the scheme. It's the height of tax season. ...
How to save by cutting back on car insurance coverage
PITTSBURGH -- With gas prices headed toward $4 a gallon, we're all looking for ways to cut costs, so it might be time to ask yourself whether you're spending too much on car insurance. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor looks at ways to save. On average, Americans pay $1,000 ...
BBB issues warning about organization behind Kony 2012 video
PITTSBURGH -- Kony 2012 has become the most viral video in history, topping 100 million views in six days, but the video about Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony has also led to a backlash against the organization behind the 30-minute documentary. There's no doubt Kony is a bad man, killing ...
Time to fix a leak: Easy ways to slash your water bill
PITTSBURGH -- That drippy old faucet is more than just a nuisance. It could be costing you a lot of money. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor got some advice from Pennsylvania American Water about ways to keep a little leak from turning into a giant water bill. We get ...
Grocery wars heat up between Giant Eagle, Bottom Dollar
PITTSBURGH -- Giant Eagle may be taking on Bottom Dollar Food by opening a discount grocery store chain of their own. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor tells us the battleground could be Ross Township. Giant Eagle owns a discount grocery store chain called Valu King, and with the competition ...
Pa. texting ban goes into effect Thursday
PITTSBURGH -- Pennsylvania's ban on texting takes effect on Thursday. If you're caught texting and driving, you could face a $50 fine. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor got her hands on some simulator video that paints a pretty clear picture of how dangerous it can be. She talked to ...
Consumer alert: 'Free Trials' aren't always free
PITTSBURGH -- "Free" offers are incredibly enticing, and you might ask yourself, "What have I got to lose?" But Americans are losing millions of dollars to deceptive marketing. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor uncovers the dangers. Whether it is whiter teeth, a flatter stomach or shinier hair, these offers ...
Target 11: Freebies! Part II
PITTSBURGH -- We ran a story about freebies last week that was so popular, we decided to do it again. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor went to work, checking with her sources and combing the internet for the best deals. This was a challenge which left me wondering how ...
Simple Ways To Get Free Stuff
PITTSBURGH --Whether you're after a free bagel, free shampoo, or even free movie tickets, the offers are out there, you just need to know where to look. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor uncovers where to find the deals. If you don't mind getting small sizes, a lot of ...
'Super' snacks: Ways to save for Sunday's game
PITTSBURGH --We’ve found ways to save on your Super Bowl munchies, since Sunday is one of the biggest snacking days of the year. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor went through the sales fliers and she's uncovered some of the best deals. Chicken wings are gaining in popularity. It's estimated ...
8 simple ways to save $500 or more
PITTSBURGH -- Saving money may be easier than you think. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor uncovers 8 simple ways to save $500 or more. Think of it this way. If you modify your behavior, it's as if you're giving yourself a raise. All you have to do is drive ...
Super Bowl ads released early in hopes of going viral
A lot of people watch the Super Bowl just for the commercials. This year, you don't have to wait; a number of companies have already let the cat out of the bag. So why didn't they wait until Sunday? Target 11's Robin Taylor finds out. There are two ways ...
Consumer alert: scheme using lure of free airline tickets hits mailboxes
State police have issued a consumer alert about a letter arriving in the mail that claims you have just won two airline tickets. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor found out it's a clever scheme to get your money. I've been getting a lot of complaints from people who have ...
Walmart wants grocery stores in Pittsburgh
Walmart wants to open grocery stores in the Pittsburgh area. Walmart’s Neighborhood Markets would be smaller than their Supercenters and would be built in urban areas. From a consumer perspective, this appears to be good news, especially for budget- conscious shoppers. Walmart typically builds Supercenters on the fringe of a ...
JCPenney says 'goodbye' to sales, slashes all prices
JCPenney is saying good-bye to most of its sales, but that doesn't mean there won't be bargains. Instead, the retail chain is slashing prices across the board. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor takes a look at what that means. It's a risky strategy, because shoppers love sales, but ...
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