InvestigateTV+: The locksmith scams to look out for
Call a locksmith is usually a quick fix, but some con artists have flooded the market
(InvestigateTV) — When you’re locked out of your home or car, calling a locksmith might seem like a quick fix, but InvestigateTV+ uncovers how con artists have flooded the market. The solutions that could help save hundreds of dollars before you’re locked out.
Then, when technology becomes a weapon against children, we see how four-legged recruits are helping investigators find hidden evidence.
Plus, we’ll explain a routine eye exam can reveal serious health issues.
Predatory locksmiths accused of overcharging customers
Locking your keys inside your house or car can, at times, put you in a dangerous situation. While locksmiths are often called to solve the problem, how do you know that the locksmith you found online is reputable and trustworthy?
InvestigateTV found that not all locksmiths are created equal, and some of them may even be scammers who charge exorbitant fees or cause damage to property.
How this K-9 officer sniffs out small data storage devices
Cyber criminals are working around the clock to recruit their next victim, but now there’s a new tool aimed at putting keyboard predators behind bars.
A K-9 officer for Ohio’s Ottawa County Major Crimes Unit, named Oak, can find any device where data is stored.
Eye exam leads to multiple sclerosis diagnosis
A metro Atlanta woman went in for an eye exam and discovered she has multiple sclerosis.
Andrea Medford knows the importance of getting a routine eye exam as well as anybody. And in June of 2024, it became even clearer.
“I was in shock,” Medford said.
A sanctuary for the ‘misfit’ animals
The term “misfit” is used to describe someone or something that just doesn’t seem to fit in or belong.
On a farm in rural Michigan, it’s actually a term of endearment. It’s all thanks to a woman who has cultivated a special way of caring for animals in need of a forever home.
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