When one family purchases a newly renovated home, they find out too late that the house flipper is a fraud. Inside Investigations shows you a real house of horrors and how a community of great businesses comes together to make it right. And after a painting company does a sloppy job on one man’s door, Inside Investigations demands answers and accountability. Plus, this could happen to you – a misplaced decimal point results in an $8,200 overpayment, we’ll share what one consumer did to get the attention of a media giant to finally get a refund. Original Air Date: January 17, 2021
A scammer impersonating a police officer is calling citizens and threatening arrest unless they pay a bogus fine. Dale is asking viewers to help identify and put a stop to this imposter crime. And when Inside Investigations discovers a common home insulation method is making it difficult for many Americans to re-sell their home, we show both sides of the debate. Plus, when a pool contractor leaves a disabled senior citizen high and dry, Inside Investigations dives in to help. Original Air Date: January 10, 2021
Inside Investigations exposes a shady tree removal business that promises quick results for cash up front. The problem, once the company gets the cash, they don’t do the work. Inside Investigations explains the rip-off range, the ugly underbelly of the economy that allows scam artists to operate without consequence. Plus, an undercover investigation reveals how some WiFi companies are holding your internet connection hostage with classic bait and switch sales tactics. And consumers find out how to defend themselves against cyber-crime. Original Air Date: December 6, 2020
When a trip of a lifetime is cancelled due to pandemic, thousands of teenage musicians lose millions of prepaid funds. Inside Investigations finds out why the tour company says they can keep the cash. And an international criminal ring is targeting job seekers with opportunities to earn a living, Inside Investigations exposes the scam. And if you’ve been in a car accident, inside investigations shows consumers how not to get burned by a diminished value broker. Original Air Date: November 29, 2020
When a multi-billion-dollar communication company’s dangerous mistake leaves a customer without service for months – Inside Investigations takes on the media giant and their customer “no” service policy and this could happen to you…. When the military re-assigns a soldier and his family to another state, a rogue moving company takes his possessions hostage. Inside Investigations exposes the risks Americans take when moving home sweet home. Then, when a storm damages a homeowner’s roof, his insurance company tries to take a short cut on repairs. See how Inside Investigations goes up against the big guys, to make it right for the little guy. Original Air Date: November 22, 2020
A business, selling custom wood American flags, burns thousands of US veterans when they take their money but never deliver old glory. Hear how Inside Investigations makes it right for military families. And fly by night carpet cleaners are impersonating a national company to gain your trust, see what happens when we confront the fraudsters and shut them down. And don’t let this happen to you, if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. See how one man’s fast funds found turns out to be fraud. Original Air Date: November 15, 2020
An affair of the heart evolves into a heartless crime. Inside Investigations examines an international crime ring that costing unsuspecting romantics millions. Plus, when the military reassigned a soldier and his family to another state, a rogue moving company took his possessions hostage. Dale Cardwell exposes the risks Americans take when moving home sweet home. And this could happen to you - a woman who finances her grandchildren’s furniture ends up owing three times what it’s worth. See how Inside Investigations exposes a lending company’s predatory practices and makes it right for grandma. Original Air Date: November 8, 2020
Dale Cardwell speaks with a 90-year old grandma who wired thousands of dollars to con-artists pretending to be her grandson. Inside Investigations uncovers a cruel imposter scam that’s forcing money wiring services to re-think their business models. Plus, who hasn’t had a package stolen from their home? Inside Investigations examines how states are cracking down on porch pirates and what steps consumers can take to prevent their packages from getting poached. And, when Inside Investigations discovers a major retailer charging Georgians a California recycling fee, Dale Cardwell takes them to task. Original Air Date: November 1, 2020
Dale Cardwell examines a check fraud scheme that stretches from coast to coast that’s costing American consumers and businesses millions of dollars every year. Plus, it’s the latest trend in the optical industry, remote eye examines. Inside Investigations takes a look at the drawbacks and helps one customer get a long-awaited refund. And this could happen to you, when a woman fills up her tank with tainted gas, nobody wants to take responsibility. See how Inside Investigations makes it right. Original Air Date: October 25, 2020
When thousands of people pay hundreds of dollars to be close to the stars of the runaway hit "The Walking Dead", their excitement turns to anger when events are cancelled and promoters keep their cash. Dale Cardwell examines a Tennessee business behind the walker stalker debacle. Plus, watch Dale confront a salty deck contractor about his shoddy craftsmanship. And this could happen to you, a woman is forced to pay double the interest rate to keep her deceased husband’s car. Inside Investigations exposes a hidden loophole in thousands of car leases. Original Air Date: October 18, 2020
Would you sell your home for hundreds of thousands less than it’s worth? Inside Investigations goes undercover to expose a real estate investing trend taking advantage of vulnerable homeowners. Plus, it’s predatory lending in a place you’d never suspect. Dale Cardwell examines why that doggie in the window will cost future pet owners much more than they thought. And this could happen to you, when a valet backs into a parked car, the car owner has to foot the bill. Inside Investigations reveals quirky private property laws ever driver needs to know before they pull into a parking lot. Original Air Date: October 11, 2020
When a cabinet maker fails to deliver on promised projects, Dale Cardwell takes him to the woodshed. Plus, when a woman’s financial account is hacked and her identity is stolen, her bank blames her spending habits and refuses to refund her money. See how Inside Investigations makes her whole. And the Federal Trade Commission tracks the latest scams and tells consumers what to watch out for and how to avoid being taken. Original Air Date: October 4, 2020
When a Georgia locksmith’s bait and switch business practice has deadly consequences, Dale Cardwell exposes bureaucratic loopholes that allow him to continue his con in another state. Plus, inside investigations examines an international scam targeting animal lovers. And this could happen to you, a homeowner discovers her termite bond is riddled with exclusions. Inside Investigations explains what every homeowner needs to know about their termite protection. Original Air Date: September 27, 2020
Good help is hard to find. That’s the excuse one business owner gives when he refuses to fire two employees caught on camera rummaging through a customer’s R-V. See the video that has one camping community on edge. Plus, when a con artist targets people of faith under the guise of a higher calling, Dale Cardwell explains what consumers can do to protect themselves from imposter scams. And find out why the latest car buying hack may be more trouble than it’s worth. Original Air Date: September 20, 2020
A Texas couple buys a tiny house but the contractor never delivers. Watch as Dale Cardwell confronts the tiny house builder and helps bring him to justice. Plus, when one woman’s construction project gets put on indefinite hold, the inside investigation team exposes a contract loophole that puts all consumers at the mercy of the company. And this could happen to you, a typical tune-up turns into a terrible customer service experience – see how Inside Investigation makes it right. Original Air Date: September 13, 2020
artists to operate without consequence. Plus, an undercover investigation reveals how some wifi companies are holding your internet connection hostage with classic bait and switch sales tactics. And consumers find out how to defend themselves against cyber-crime. Original Air Date: September 6, 2020