Emily Akin
FOX 5 Atlanta
Houston, TX, United States
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Customer scammed while trying to return Amazon package
It was a tough lesson, but one viewer now knows not to Google search Amazon phone numbers, and wants to warn others. → Read More
Customer scammed while trying to return Amazon package
It was a tough lesson, but one viewer now knows not to Google search Amazon phone numbers, and wants to warn others. → Read More
Customer scammed while trying to return Amazon package
It was a tough lesson, but one viewer now knows not to Google search Amazon phone numbers, and wants to warn others. → Read More
Customer scammed while trying to return Amazon package
It was a tough lesson, but one viewer now knows not to Google search Amazon phone numbers, and wants to warn others. → Read More
Customer scammed while trying to return Amazon package
It was a tough lesson, but one viewer now knows not to Google search Amazon phone numbers, and wants to warn others. → Read More
Customer scammed while trying to return Amazon package
It was a tough lesson, but one viewer now knows not to Google search Amazon phone numbers, and wants to warn others. → Read More
Macy's new colorful way to get shoppers
Macy's has just launched a shopping concept called "Story". → Read More
Take it to Akin: Woman says she's not receiving major mail from USPS
When one FOX 26 viewer couldn't get the USPS to deliver her mail, she Took it to Akin. → Read More
BakerRipley offering free tax filing help for some in Houston
HOUSTON (FOX 26) - Many consumers forfeit some of their yearly tax refund when they pay someone to do their taxes. But why pay, when there are people who will do it for free? → Read More
Take it to Akin: Getting dentures made just right
Charlotte Barnes had just about given up on her dentures when she saw Take it to Akin. → Read More
The importance of Service Dogs
The week has been full photos. One image that seems to stand out is that of the President Bush’s service dog Sully, lying in front of the President's casket. → Read More
Train to transport former President George H.W. Bush to final resting place
SPRING, Texas (FOX 26) - In keeping with the long presidential tradition which started back with President Lincoln, President George H.W. Bush will be transported by rail to the final resting place in College Station. → Read More
Sky High Airline Fees
According to The Government Accountability office, U.S. travelers paid a whopping $7.1 billion in fees for bag checks and flight changes alone in 2016. This year travelers are getting hit with even more fees. → Read More
Surviving Shopping
Holiday shopping can be stressful. How do you cope? → Read More
Decorating Deals
Thanksgiving may not be here yet, but many are already decorating for Christmas. → Read More
New Medicare Cares are opportunity for crooks.
If you're eligible for Medicare you should be getting you new Medicare cards in the mail right about now. Unfortunately you may also be getting something that's not so good: calls from crooks. → Read More
Beware of Payday Loans: Some alternatives to help Houstonians out
Many consumers who need some cash quickly opt for a short term loan such as a Payday or title loan. While those businesses may legitimate services to offer, many consumers end up huge financing charges. That's what happened to Twyanna Cortez. → Read More
Credit card skimmers hitting Houston-area gas stations
Credit card skimmers are hitting gas stations in the Houston-area. Just last week the Montgomery County Sheriff reported finding skimming devices at local Exxon station. → Read More
Legal Help for Harvey Victims
Many homeowners rebuilding from Hurricane Harvey have seen their recovery process slowed or even halted because of legal hurdles. But now there is help. → Read More
Secret Menu Items
Many chain restaurants have Secret menu items. Do you have a secret item you always order??? → Read More