KBAK - News - Investigations http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations RSS Feed for KBAK - News - Investigations en-us Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:55:40 GMT Scam Central: Protect yourself from these tricks http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/79459702.html Eyewitness News constantly receives calls about possible scams. Scam Central is designed to be your one-stop shop for scam information. Here, you'll find general tips on how to avoid scams, along with detailed descriptions of some of the most common scams around. Malfunctioning rail arms can lead to traffic citations http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/87737587.html Malfunctioning railroad arms in Shafter led to more than 20 people illegally driving their cars around them with the incident caught on cell phone video. It left motorists, who waited, stuck for about 20 minutes. Homeowner wants refund for loan modification that didn't happen http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/87535927.html One Bakersfield homeowner claims the company she went to for a home modification loan did nothing, and is now refusing to give back her money. 2 pit bulls on the loose after mauling small dog http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/87419892.html Two pit bulls are still on the loose in south Bakersfield after mauling a small dog, according to Kern County Animal Control. Sales crew apologizes, promises change http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/87418492.html A door-to-door sales crew working in Bakersfield is generating some concern by neighbors, but a spokesman said he apologizes for any rude behavior. Neighbors worry about aggressive door-to-door sales http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/87293017.html Neighbors are expressing worry about door-to-door sales people being too aggressive. They're pitching some cleaning products, and it's the same group Eyewitness News investigated last year. Shoppers, businesses frustrated with fund-raising group http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/87027537.html Shoppers are raising new concerns about a group soliciting for donations in front of some Bakersfield stores, and some businesses are taking action. But, Nu Creations maintains they have a right to ask for funds, and they say they are helping the needy. Couple claims tax company shorted their refund http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/86688942.html For young couples, such as Matt and Katherine Downey, tax returns can help them get started in life. They called Eyewitness News after accusing Nationwide Tax Solutions of shorting them on their refund. Differences are plenty in cash-for-gold market http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/86291572.html It's all the rage: Selling your unwanted gold for cash in tough economic times. But, how do you know you're getting top dollar, and where do you go? You may be surprised by what Eyewitness News uncovered. How should you handle panhandlers? http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/85892547.html They're out hustling for a handout -- beggars and panhandlers. But if you open your wallet, does that put you at risk? And, experts say handing over that spare change may actually hurt the needy more than help them.