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Almost 85% of automakers are collecting users' personal data, study shows
The Mozilla Foundation found that your car may be collecting and sharing everything from your sexual orientation to your immigration status.
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From immigration status to sexual orientation, here's what your car may know about you
A group of researchers at the Mozilla Foundation recently poured through the data collection policies of the top 25 most popular car brands in the world
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Vehicle thefts increased more than 30% in CT from 2022 to 2023: report
It was another record-breaking year for vehicle thefts in the United States in 2023. Connecticut continues to be a hot spot for these crimes, according to a new report. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reports that last year more than 1-million vehicles were reported stolen nationwide. To be exact, NICB says there was about a 1% increase in vehicle…
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‘Hardship' electric customers can now switch to cheaper third-party suppliers
A new state law now allows certain electric customers to switch to a cheaper electric supply rate.
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‘Hardship' electric customers can now switch to cheaper third-party suppliers
A Moosup woman’s electric bill is going to be a lot cheaper after she reached out to NBC CT Responds for help, and her story may help you save some money too. A new state law now allows certain electric customers to switch to a cheaper electric supply rate. These were customers that were banned from doing so just...
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Fair fishing? Polygraph testing used in local bluefish tournament
Local anglers reached out to NBC CT Responds upset that they were disqualified from the bluefish tournament after failing the lie detector test. They swear they weren’t spinning fish stories.
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Fair fishing? Polygraph testing used in local bluefish tournament
When you think of polygraph examinations, crime comes to mind. But the tests are being used to fish out potential cheaters in a Connecticut-based bluefish tournament. Is the test fair? Some local fishermen don’t think so. Tim Vallee of Terryville reeled in a memorable 15.18-pound bluefish in August. His catch was a memory he and his fishing buddies from...
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New Britain woman shares frustrations as celebrity deep fakes become more common
NBC CT Responds shows us how our online presence is making us more vulnerable and how we should safeguard our social media.
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New Britain woman shares frustrations as celebrity deep fakes become more common
From pop stars to our president, we’ve recently seen manipulated pictures and recordings of the famous online. But it just as easily can happen to you. Just ask a New Britain woman. Alexis Austin says she posted a picture of herself on Pinterest in May. Then in October, a friend flagged a Facebook video in which a business owner...
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Office of Higher Ed investigating CDL students' concerns after NBC CT Responds report
CT Department of Transportation reacts after the commissioner spoke at the students’ graduation — a graduation they were asked to participate in before they received sufficient hours to take the CDL test.
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Office of Higher Ed investigating CDL students' concerns after NBC CT Responds report
The state’s Office of Higher Education has now confirmed that it’s investigating students’ complaints about Fresh Start Technical School, after an NBC CT Responds report last week. Hartford County students told NBC CT Responds that they wasted weeks of their lives in a program to prep them for a new career to drive 18-wheelers. Fresh Start Technical School in...
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Cookie company says it alerted Stew Leonard's about recipe change before customer's death
Cookies United is now pointing its finger back at Stew Leonard’s after the grocery chain blamed the baked goods company for not alerting them to an ingredient change that added peanuts to some of the cookies that it supplies.
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NBC CT Responds recoups nearly $100K for CT viewers in 2023
Tens of thousands of dollars are back into the hands of Connecticut consumers thanks to NBC CT Responds. This team has your back!
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NBC CT Responds recoups nearly $100K for CT viewers in 2023
Tens of thousands of dollars are back into the hands of Connecticut consumers thanks to NBC CT Responds. This team has your back! In 2023, NBC CT Responds recovered almost $100,000 for our viewers – $99,961.24 to be exact. It’s an honor to help viewers like you after we receive your consumer complaints in our online database. From passport problems…
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Embattled solar company operating in Connecticut files for bankruptcy
A solar company under investigation here in Connecticut and around the country has now filed for bankruptcy. Vision Solar filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on December 28. Not only did NBC CT Responds receive complaints about the company, but the state’s Department of Consumer Protection and Attorney General’s office did too. After a joint investigation, the AG’s office sued...
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NBC CT Responds: Unwrapped
Get into the gift-giving (and getting) spirit with these stories from NBC Connecticut Responds.
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Plainville Christmas shopper warns of ‘gift card draining'
There’s a “Grinch-y” gift card scam that cost consumers $228 million last year alone, according to the FTC.
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Plainville Christmas shopper warns of ‘gift card draining'
If you’re looking for a last-minute gift, what’s easier than a gift card? But buyer beware. There’s a “Grinch-y” gift card scam that cost consumers $228 million last year alone, according to the FTC. And a Plainville man is feeling that frustration right now. “It’s terrible that people are stooping to this, you know, to this level, any time...
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‘Smishing' package, shipping scams on the rise this holiday season
Do not click links provided in unsolicited messages that claim to be from the postal service or other official sources, per a North Texas postal inspector.
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‘Smishing' package, shipping scams on the rise this holiday season
Do not click links provided in unsolicited messages that claim to be from the postal service or other official sources, a North Texas postal inspector says.