Mallory Sofastaii
ABC2NEWS
Baltimore, MD, United States
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From $258 to $23, SNAP recipients will see a major reduction in benefits
SNAP emergency allotments will end after this month. Benefits will return to the standard SNAP benefit amounts without the added supplement. → Read More
Parents who invested in college savings program unable to access some funds
Parents have been anxiously awaiting an update after the agency froze access to interest earnings last Spring. → Read More
Avoid the disappointment of buying a gift card that had the balance drained
Gift cards are a popular buy during the holiday season, but they're also an easy way to lose money. Unsuspecting shoppers are buying gift cards and scammers quickly drain the balance. → Read More
Travelers report booking airline tickets on fake websites
The Better Business Bureau is warning about vacation and travel scams during the holiday season. It's important to research the company before choosing the one with the best price. → Read More
Pet scam victims duped into sending thousands of dollars and multiple payments
While searching for a Chow Chow puppy online, Stacey Johnson fell into a scam costing her more than $1,600. → Read More
Job seekers falling for employment scams during holiday hiring surge
Scammers are using the name of a company offering remote work to trick job seekers into sending money. → Read More
Time is running out to pay tolls penalty-free, 1.7M customers with unpaid tolls
Maryland drivers have just over two weeks left to pay any outstanding tolls before being charged a civil penalty. → Read More
Thieves are targeting video doorbells; nearly 30 reports in the last month
Patterson Park neighbors have reported a string of these thefts in the last month. Since September 20, the Baltimore Police Department has received 27 reports in the Southeast district. → Read More
Maryland joins other states in fining Carvana for title delays
According to the MVA, Carvana has accumulated 386 late title fee infractions totaling $17,121 in fines. → Read More
“Postal crime has spiraled out of control” Thieves stealing checks from the mail
Checks written for small amounts are being stolen from the mail then deposited for thousands of dollars. → Read More
Man burned and stabbed in Baltimore jail files a billion-dollar lawsuit
While awaiting trial for an alleged gun offense, the victim was doused with hot water and stabbed in his sleep. → Read More
Ticket scam victim surprised by Alicia Keys’ team
An Alicia Keys fan duped into sending $300 to an impostor is coming out on top. A member of the singer's team is now sending him to a show for free. → Read More
State lawmakers schedule hearing on stolen benefits & SNAP enrollment issues
The hearing is scheduled for September 20 in the Senate Finance Committee. From January 1 through July 31, Maryland families reported losing $344,000 in SNAP & Temporary Cash Assistance to scammers. → Read More
How a Maryland woman paid off $70,000 in debt and lost 50 pounds
Interest rate hikes are making it harder for consumers with credit card debt to pay off their balances, and with high inflation, many are racking up more debt. → Read More
Moms searching for baby formula scammed on social media
Desperate moms in need of formula turned to Facebook to find food for their babies, but scammers were waiting. → Read More
As gas prices increase, so have complaints of inaccurate pumps
Maryland Weights and Measures has seen an uptick in gas pump accuracy complaints, as gas prices remain high. → Read More
Negotiating travel perks when flights are overbooked
Before getting to the airport, passengers need to understand their rights and how they can use oversold flights to their advantage. → Read More
A race to the ATM: Families having to beat thieves to their own food and cash assistance
Thieves are stealing money given to families through federal assistance programs. Hours after SNAP and cash benefits are deposited onto their EBT cards, it’s taken from their accounts. → Read More
Customers seeking refunds after lawn care company shuts down, says it’s holding payments for 2023
Residential Lawn notified its customers a few weeks ago that it was shutting down for the season and would not be issuing refunds. Instead, the company is holding payments and issuing vouchers for services in 2023, according to an email sent to customers. → Read More
The error instantly reducing a used car’s value by thousands of dollars
A Catonsville woman tried trading in her car but learned of an error impacting its value by thousands of dollars. → Read More