Shannon Behnken
WFLA NEWS
Tampa, FL, United States
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Homeowners complain of traveling paving company ripoff schemes
Better Call Behnken has an urgent warning about traveling paving companies. → Read More
Customers frustrated after used car dealership abruptly closes
American Car Center, advertised as “King of Credit,” abruptly shut down late last week, leaving customers worried. → Read More
City of Tampa removes speed hump in front of man’s driveway
The city of Tampa finally removed a speed hump that has been driving Mike Hammond crazy since he moved to his North Boulevard home last year. → Read More
Zelle fraud cases explode, customers lose millions
The popular peer-to-peer money transfer system, Zelle, is owned by seven major banks and is embedded into many online accounts. Transactions are instant and irreversible, which is attractive to criminals, and consumers report losing millions. → Read More
Wheelchairs 4 Kids of Tarpon Springs impacted by phone fiasco
“I don’t what else to do,” the director said. “Time to call Behnken.” → Read More
State revokes licenses for pool company, general contractor
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The state Construction Licensing Board on Thursday heard dozens of cases against Cox Pools of the Gulf Coast. In the end, the board voted to revoke owner Hillary Bello’s “construction financial officer” license. Scott Houser, the license holder for Cox Pools, lost all three of his construction licenses, despite pleas from […] → Read More
Hillsborough customers of defunct pool company want accountability
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hillary Bello, owner of the now-shuttered Cox Pools of the Gulf Coast, was taken into custody by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office last month. The sheriff’s office charged Bello with one count of contractor fraud. According to the sheriff’s office, a victim paid more than $54,000 for a pool that wasn’t […] → Read More
How to use gift cards wisely so they don’t become worthless
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Experts estimate consumers spent nearly half of their holiday budgets on gift cards. And why not? It’s the easiest way to buy for everyone on your list. It’s easy to access the money, too, and that’s why gift cards are appealing to crooks! The Federal Trade Commission reports that gift card […] → Read More
Nonprofit receives money back after crook stole scholarship funds
Gentlemen’s Quest of Tampa, a nonprofit that helps minority youth, was targeted by criminals who schemed their way into the group’s bank account and stole more than $23,000 in scholarship money. → Read More
Owner of defunct Florida pool company arrested on fraud charge
Hillary Bello, of the now-shuttered Cox Pools of the Gulf Coast, was taken into custody by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday. → Read More
Manatee County woman back on road after car title controversy
Cheri Hertzog can finally legally drive her new Jeep after she called Better Call Behnken for help. → Read More
Driving school employees say they quit over lack of pay
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Chief Financial Officer of All Florida Safety Institute says the company is in trouble, in part, because instructors stopped showing up for customers’ lessons. Some of those employees say they had a very good reason: the company stopped paying. “We keep leaving because we’re not getting paid,” said Leslie Amoros, […] → Read More
Hillsborough County vendors: ‘Where are our paychecks?’
Some vendors under contract to provide services to Hillsborough County government say the county is behind in paying them hundreds of thousands of dollars and they complain they’re not getting answers as to why. → Read More
Tampa flower shop owner wants sign she paid for
Christine Vasconcelo wanted to spruce up her Bloomingdays Flower Shop with new signs. → Read More
Hurricane Ian puts spotlight on flood insurance nightmare
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, many homeowners are finding they don’t have the right type of insurance coverage to repair their damaged homes. → Read More
Experts: Don’t delay in filing insurance claim after Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian left some with minimal damage and others with catastrophic losses. → Read More
What you need to know about filing a Hurricane Ian insurance claim
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, homeowners are assessing damage and contacting their insurance companies. → Read More
Bradenton couple questions refund after cruise ship hits iceberg
John Soehnel and his girlfriend saved for nearly a year for a 9-day cruise to Alaska, aboard the Norwegian Sun. → Read More
Plant City equine therapy business wants pole barn ordered in March
Better Call Behnken is helping a business owner after she says she paid for a pole barn she hasn’t received. → Read More
Thieves target Tampa granite companies, use stolen credit cards
Tampa business owners are out tens of thousands of dollars in fine decorator granite after a thief managed to steal more than a dozen slabs of expensive stone using stolen credit cards and a fake Florida’s driver’s license. → Read More