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Indictments in Plastic Pallet Thefts

Beth Parker — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:17:07 GMT

Plastic pallets and crates hold anything from cans of soda to loaves of bread on their way to a store near you. Now, authorities say too many pallets are moving into the hands of criminals.

Hackers Target PCs to Store Child Porn

Wisdom Martin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:44:39 GMT

It's the latest threat to your PC. Normally credit cards and your identity are at risk, but now your reputation could be on the line. Under this new threat, hackers have gotten into PCs storing child porn images. Since it's your IP address, you could end up in trouble-- not the hacker.

FOX 5 Money: Online Auction Scams

Melanie Alnwick — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:15:40 GMT

Online deals for pricey health and beauty products might seem like a great bargain, but we've got a warning before you buy them. FOX 5 Money reporter Melanie Alnwick has what you need to know.

FOX 5 Money: Power Window Dangers

Melanie Alnwick — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:07:49 GMT

There's a new warning for parents, and it involves power car windows and their risk to kids' safety. The safety group KidsandCars.org says the government grossely underestimated how many people are injured in accidents involving the windows, and they're calling for stronger safety standards.

Lead Found in Halloween Face Paint

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:37:30 GMT

A study of popular face paints used for Halloween costumes has found that some may be contaminated with lead.

Halloween Flashlight Recall Info

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:34:28 GMT

About 610,000 Halloween flashlights and mini-flashlights sold at Target are being recalled because they may overheat and melt. Click here for more information.

Blinds Recalled for Strangulation Risk

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:57:49 GMT

Nearly 1 million roller blinds and Roman shades sold by IKEA, Bed Bath & Beyond and Hanover Direct were recalled Tuesday for posing a serious strangulation risk to small children.

Steel Water Pipes May Need Replacing

John Henrehan — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:57:12 GMT

After studying 21 residences, H.D.R. Engineering concluded, "...in-home plumbing can contribute substantial particulate lead to residential drinking water taps, and should be considered as potentially important a lead source as lead service lines themselves."

Hazelnut Spread Recall

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:22:07 GMT

An Ohio distributor is recalling some Kroger store brand hazelnut spread which may contain peanuts not declared on the label.

FOX 5 Money: Credit Card Interest Rates

Melanie Alnwick — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:15:58 GMT

A shocking letter is arriving in the mail of Citibank customers. "To continue to provide our customers with access to credit, we have had to adjust our pricing," the letter opens. As FOX 5 Money reporter Melanie Alnwick discovered, they're not the only ones making changes.