Nationwide parts shortage leaves Frisco man with new, undrivable car
An industry-wide shortage of car parts is leaving some drivers defenseless when they need repairs. One North Texas man says he's out thousands of dollars because his only choice was to sell back his brand-new car after a wreck.
North Texas teen turns childhood passion into successful pecan business
Fourteen-year-old pecantrepreneur Charlie Kobdish doesn’t really care if people call it a pee-can or a puh-kahn, as long as they are buying. And they are buying big time.
North Texas teen turns talent into pet portrait business
Whether for giving a gift or remembering a best friend, one North Texas teen's talent is in high demand. She’s one of the young bosses consumer reporter Steve Noviello is featuring this week.
North Texas brothers busy baking cookies for summer cash
Meet the Cookie Bros. Jordan and Jeremiah Jolly are too young to go out and get a job. But that hasn't stopped them from finding a way to work and earn money this summer.
North Texas teen starts summer business cleaning grills
A North Texas 14-year-old is cashing in this summer by doing a job most of his adult neighbors hate -- cleaning barbecue grills.
Canceled for convenience: North Texas family loses home after builder backs out without warning
A North Texas family says they have a warning for anyone who's buying a home from a builder. Just days before closing on their forever home, their builder backed out. Turns out the builder's contract they were required to sign left them with virtually no protection.
On Your Side: Faulty Samsung Fridges Pt. 3
FOX 4 has an update to a story we have been following for the last year about faulty Samsung fridges. The company has settled nearly $10 million in disputes with dissatisfied customers. So how does Samsung continue to rank so high when it comes to customer satisfaction?
On Your Side: Faulty Samsung Fridges Pt. 2
Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello first told you about failing fridges from Samsung last year. Now, a federal consumer safety group seems to be stepping up.
On Your Side: 'Hey, that's my truck!'
A Hurst man says he spent $10,000 on a truck, and he's got the clean title to prove it. But a Fort Worth judge has ruled the vehicle removed from his possession. Steve Noviello is On Your Side with a long and winding road.
Catfish Scams: FTC warns of uptick in online romance scams
Yvonne Costales thought she might have met her mate online. The scammer said his name was Robert. His profile pictured rugged good looks and what seemed like a heart of gold, even posing in one photo at a charity bike ride for breast cancer. Costales says the final red flag was the day Robert explained he had been in an accident and needed the two to exchange money. That small voice in the back of her mind grew louder and made her wonder if any of this online courtship was for real.
On Your Side: Little Elm, Big Problem
No insurance. No permits. One Little Elm homeowner says she had no idea what she was getting into. Her experience just might make or break your next home project.
On Your Side: Dog owner warns about hiring sitters through popular pet-sitting app
As folks resume summer travel, many people are looking for a sitter for their pets. But Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello says some users of the popular Rover app are warning others to beware.
On Your Side: Faulty Samsung Fridge
Samsung is facing fallout from more than 50,000 members of an online forum. Many of them say they bought a faulty fridge and want it recalled.
On Your Side: Fraudulent Returns
According to the National Retail Federation, for every $100 of returned merchandise accepted at a store, retailers lose almost $6 to return fraud. It’s a lesson a Lake Highlands woman learned the hard way twice.
On Your Side: The Boy Who Could
Doctors once thought her son may not live past the age of 6. Now, he’s a teenager. A mom and her son are now helping others facing incredible odds.
On Your Side: The Me Squared Cancer Foundation
One North Texas cancer survivor barely done with her own treatment turned the obstacle of COVID closures into an opportunity. Now, her foundation is ready to pay it forward to other patients who need support.
On Your Side: Stimulus checks & filing taxes
If you didn't receive all or any part of your stimulus payments, now is the time to take action. New fine print to figure out this tax season that for millions of Americans will mean finally getting their stimulus payments.
Silver Lining: Prices of precious metals soar during COVID-19 pandemic
With prices for the precious metal soaring to near record highs, that old chain or single earring collecting dust in your jewelry box is worth more than ever
Free Money Monday
We're celebrating another Free Money Monday here on FOX 4. Today could be your lucky day!
Free Money Monday: Education is Freedom
Consumer reporter Steve Noviello is wrapping up the month-long Free Money Monday series with his biggest payout yet -- $71, 590 for a North Texas-based educational organization.