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Taking Action For You returns more than $160,000 to viewers in 6 months

Taking Action for You is the core of our mission at ABC Action News. Consumer investigator Jackie Callaway is dedicated to that mission. So far this year she's recovered over $160,000 for viewers. ....

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Seniors forced to take five flights of stairs after elevator breaks down

St. Petersburg seniors living in a five-story condo building were given two options: remain stuck in their units or take the stairs after the elevator went out in September 2021. After waiting three months, residents contacted ABC Action News Investigator Jackie Callaway for help. ....

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Woman says car dealer sold her Mercedes for $45K but has not paid her

After a car consignment deal involving a Tampa car dealer went south, the customer says she's out $45,000 and has no place to turn. ....

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FBI, BBB warn job seekers about surge in complex scams

People looking for work should be on the look-out for job scams. The FBI said the numbers of scams targeting job seekers skyrocketed during the pandemic. Taking Action Reporter Jackie Callaway found the bad guys are after more than money. ....

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Outdoor kitchen sold out before delivery to family who paid in advance

A Tampa Bay family hoped to turn their backyard into an oasis complete with an outdoor kitchen. In this case, paying well in advance proved to be a problem. COVID delayed construction, and three years later they were told the unit they paid for was gone. ....

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