How to get reimbursed if your car is damaged by a pothole – NBC Chicago
If your morning drive feels more like an obstacle course, you’re not imagining it: Pothole season has arrived in Chicago. NBC 5 Responds found 8,529 pothole complaints have already been filed this year, averaging 170 reports every day. Data from 311 shows it takes the city of Chicago between three and 12 days to repair […]
How to protect your cards from ghost tapping – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Tapping to pay is quick, but cybersecurity experts warn there’s a way someone can virtually pickpocket you. Read on for how to keep your money safe. ‘MODERN VERSION OF PICKPOCKETING’ The tech that makes it easy to pay could make it easy to steal. “It’s basically the modern version of pickpocketing,” said Matt Barnett, co-founder […]
How to asses and mitigate your wildfire risk in North Texas – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Wildfires in Los Angeles County in January serve as a reminder that Texas is no stranger to destructive grassfires and wildfires. Fires in the Texas panhandle killed two people and destroyed hundreds of homes last year. In 2022, a grassfire raced across a field and destroyed nearly three dozen homes in Balch Springs. Do you […]
How to better secure your identity on social media – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
After a hacker took over her social media, a North Texan said she watched, helplessly, as a stranger used her good name to take money from people. She said she couldn’t get help from the social media platform. Read on for more of her story. You’ll also hear from experts about key steps you can […]