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Bill McGinty helped a Charlotte neighborhood get dangerous trees trimmed

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'Get McGinty' helps neighborhood get trees trimmed that were sparking fires

It's a good idea to take a look at the trees that may become problems on your property and near power lines.
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How strong is your password? A professional hacker says probably not strong enough

Do you use the same password for multiple sites on line? If so, you are setting yourself up for hackers to steal your personal information.
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'It was disgusting': Couple warns others after storage facility rat infestation

How often do you read that rental contract? Do you read it all? Doing so is an eye opener because you will learn you may not be covered as much as you think.
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Elderly couple ripped off by 'contractor' who charged $6K to expand their driveway

If someone shows up at your door, or leaves a flyer in your mailbox offering to work at your house, be very careful. Scammers know you have a lot of stimulus money.
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'These tickets aren't cheap': Man finally gets refund for indefinitely postponed Rolling Stones show

With so many shows "postponed," some people just want their money back. But like Mick Jagger sang, "you can't always get what you want."
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Viewer 'Gets McGinty' to get rid of dangerous eyesore

A Charlotte viewer reached out to Bill McGinty for help to get rid of a neighborhood eyesore that people have been complaining about for years.
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Viewer 'Gets McGinty' to get rid of dangerous eyesore

A Charlotte viewer reached out to Bill McGinty for help to get rid of a neighborhood eyesore that people have been complaining about for years.
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Why it's so difficult to get a refund on a postponed concert

With no concert, some viewers are anxious to get their money back from shows that never happened in 2020.
Consumer

Scam Alert: Unsolicited job offers on social media

A few viewers reached out to WCNC Charlotte consumer reporter Bill McGinty after people inquiring about job openings started asking strange questions.
Consumer

Experts say college prep scams are on the rise again. Here's what to look out for

The Better Business Bureau is warning families to be on the lookout for fake college prep materials being sold. Caution your kids not to overshare their plans.
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Rowan County family worried about loose dogs wandering around neighborhood

A grandfather says he doesn't want to let his family outside because of a neighbor's loose dogs which have been spotted on his property numerous times.