The start of the new year means new laws will be on the books in Alabama. One of those includes paying more money if you drive electric vehicles.

An Alabama mom is warning other parents after a popular Christmas gift sent her daughter to the emergency room.

If you’re doing any of your holiday shopping online, buyers beware. There are thousands of counterfeit products online, even at trusted websites.

Take a moment before you click on an unexpected delivery from the retail giant. They may be phishing scams.

Scammers are out there trying to get a hold of your money and personal information.

Christmas is only 10 days away, so holiday shoppers are trying to finish crossing people off of their Christmas lists, but some people aren’t as far along as they’d like to be.

A new study from AARP found more than 70 percent of adults in the United States plan on buying gift cards as presents this holiday season.

Before you bite into that breakfast burrito, make sure it hasn’t been recalled.

Two clothing stores at The Shoppes at EastChase in Montgomery are reportedly among hundreds expected to close nationwide.

Delivery companies are moving full speed ahead, it’s the busiest time of the year.

As we get deeper into the busiest season of the year for mail carriers everywhere, there are some things you need to know.

A north Montgomery grocery store has closed its doors leaving local residents without a place to get fresh produce.

It doesn't matter if the tree is artificial or real.

Before you shop, you may want to know about the most unwanted holiday gifts, based on return data.

That deal you got while shopping may be very dangerous.

Long are the days of Black Friday starting on a Friday.

Looking for Thanksgiving and Black Friday deals around central and south Alabama? You’ll need to know what time the doors open!

AT&T recently announced that Birmingham is one of the markets that will get 5G service in the coming weeks.

Tis’ the season for shoppers to start crossing items of their list.

Synchrony says the email and texts were not a phishing or scam.

Check your pantry and fridge for these recalled foods before planning your holiday meals.

One man says he believed a woman when she said her child would go hungry unless he bought her baby formula. He couldn't believe what happened next.

L Brands, the parent company of Victoria's Secret, said in a statement to Fortune that the decision was part of a move to “evolve the messaging of [the company]”.

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Those products are being recalled because they may contain meat or poultry because the lettuce ingredient may be contaminated with E. coli.

Alabama Securities Commission offers tips to protect yourself during International Fraud Awareness Week

The nation’s largest bank, JPMorgan Chase, held a grand opening Tuesday for its first branch in Alabama.

If you’re looking to add a pet to the family, be careful if you’re shopping online.

The company discovered the issue after a customer contacted them after making this discovery.

Turning on your air conditioner isn’t probably on your mind right now but come January, you could be paying a lot more for coolant. The coolant, R-22, will soon be phased out. Starting January 1, 2020, the Environmental Protection agency is banning the production of R-22.

The state has gained about 60,000 jobs this year in the civilian workforce.

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Now, scammers are leaving fake messages hoping you’ll call back.

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama announced it’s loaning the vehicle, called the NEXO, to Gov. Kay Ivey and the City of Montgomery for a test drive and evaluation period.

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You might think you’re too savvy to fall for a scam, but thieves are constantly using new tactics and finding ways to fool even the most skeptical people.

When it comes to identity theft, scammers are going after more than adults.

Great economic news in East Alabama as more jobs will be announced for Etowah County.

Michaels received two reports of mobile charging devices catching on fire after overheating while in use, sparking a nationwide recall for the product.

Nestle has announced a voluntary recall on ready-to-bake cookie dough because the product could contain rubber pieces.

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The Galleria will be opened from 2-8 p.m. on Thanksgiving then reopen on Black Friday at 6 a.m. and remain open through 10 p.m.

It’s important to know, debt collection agencies have to follow specific rules.

Attorney General Steve Marshall is urging charities and consumers to be vigilant of charity fraud.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting the public about a recall of one lot of Alprazolam Tablets. The medication is being recalled due to the potential presence of a foreign substance.

As we creep into one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year, there are plenty of new restaurants and stores for shoppers at EastChase to be excited about.

“It’s kind of a bed and breakfast meets hotel, meets staying at home, but you’re on vacation,” A.J. Hayles explained. Her property is nearly always booked.

Netflix is looking to crack down on sharing account passwords in the future.

The Better Business Bureau reports that college students between the ages of 18-24 are more likely to fall for a scam than older adults.

Officials with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a recall of 6,444 pounds of Great Value brand ready-to-eat pork sausage patty and turkey sausage patty products.

Before you pick a place to eat, catch the latest edition of Food For Thought.

The ice cream company says it has increased production “to meet the unbelievable demand” for the flavor.

A Florida seafood company expanded a recall for some of its tuna products because of the risk of scombroid fish poisoning.

How can you tell is the call is legit?

The workshop is said to help you improve your personal banking patterns and correct any credit issues.

“What they’re doing is they’re trying to find the things that they need: food, shelter and moisture," Kenneth Marcum, owner of Relief Pest Control in Montgomery, said.

You could end up harming your computer by accidentally misspelling websites. We speak with a cyber security expert about "typosquatting" and why its important to bookmark your favorite sites!

A shoe company says you can walk on water in their sneakers, or as they call them their “Jesus shoes.”