Posts Tagged Tom Miller

  • On the Go With Joe Hutter On the Go With Joe Hutter

    Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Almost weekly, we hear or read about seniors being scammed. During July, I received cards in the mail from Vehicle Division, EWS Northbrook Il. On the outside of the card, it read “Important Vehicle Notice.” It stated my vehicle ...

  • Take the Scare Out of Auto Repair! Take the Scare Out of Auto Repair!

    By Tom Miller Iowa Attorney General Car-repair complaints always rank high in Iowa, even though most repair shops treat customers fairly. The most common complaints are that a repair shop charged more than the estimate, or that it did work the customer didn't authorize. Today's cars are computer...

  • Tips for Reducing Gasoline Use Tips for Reducing Gasoline Use

    By Tom Miller Iowa Attorney General The Attorney General's Office suggests several tips for reducing gasoline consumption -- and thus reducing demand and market pressure for higher gasoline prices: • Check your owner's manual to find out what octane your engine needs, then buy it. Resist t...

  • The National “Do Not Call” List – How to register – and how to complain if you are still called

    Consumers can expect fewer calls within 31 days of signing up for the registry. By Tom Miller Iowa Attorney General People report that the federal "Do Not Call" registry has sharply reduced unwanted commercial telemarketing calls. It’s quick, it’s free - and you can still sign up. More th...

  • “Phishing” Scams Use New Tricks “Phishing” Scams Use New Tricks

    By Tom Miller Iowa Attorney General Con-artists use text messages and phone calls as well as phony emails and web sites to steal victims’ private financial information. Identity thieves are constantly trying to trick people into giving them crucial information - such as credit card numbers,...