On this episode of “The Watchdog,” we’ll show you how to stay safe using QR codes after scammers started tampering with them, and the red flags that can help you spot fake utility shutoff calls before you pay a bogus bill. We’ll also share six smart moves to stretch your savings in retirement and explain why beef prices are pushing some of your favorite burgers higher.

On this episode of “The Watchdog,” we’ll tell you how one phone call could lower your credit card rate and why letting items sit in your online shopping cart might save you money. We’ll also break down the latest list of safest cars and bring in the Scam Squad to talk about the scams hitting local families right now.

On this episode of “The Watchdog,” we’ll break down how much parents are really spending once school starts and how to say no to constant money requests without shortchanging your kids. We’ll also look at the risks of cosigning a loan for an adult child, a popular kids’ toy you may need to toss out, and why the FBI says one scam is stealing tens of millions from Ohio seniors.

On this episode of “The Watchdog,” we’re tracking back-to-school scams with the Better Business Bureau so you know what to avoid when spending spikes. We’ll also show you where retirement dollars stretch the furthest, how to prep teens for their first debit card, and what a landmark settlement means for how Facebook and Instagram will have to change.

On this episode of “The Watchdog,” we’ll show you how to spot fake FBI IC3 “agents” so you don’t report a scam to a scammer. We’ll also break down the rising cost of raising a child, how a simple “family fund” can help, and the money lessons every student should know before heading off to college.

On this episode of “The Watchdog,” we’ll show you how police, a bank and even a Walgreens worker teamed up in real time to stop a scammer after a woman handed over access to her account. We’ll also tackle rising back-to-school costs with simple ways to cut supply lists and lunch bills so you can feed and equip your kids for less.

In this episode of “The Watchdog,” we’re digging into the most common consumer battles and where you can turn to fight for your money. We’ll also share simple ways to save at the pump as gas prices climb, and how trading in old clothes at the mall can score you discounts on something new.

On this episode of “The Watchdog,” we’re sharing smart ways to shrink your summer travel bill without canceling the fun, and the moves that can save you headaches when flights are delayed or disrupted. We’ll also explain how scammers track your trips and what to stop sharing so they can’t strike while you’re away.

On this episode of “The Watchdog,” we’re tackling the everyday conveniences that quietly drain your bank account and how to plug those money leaks. We’ll also show you how to make credit card rewards work for your summer travel instead of adding debt, plus smart ways to cool your home without overheating your utility bill, and how medical office staff are being enlisted to help stop a new wave of scams targeting your personal information.

On this episode of “The Watchdog,” we look at a disturbing sextortion attempt involving a Solon teen gamer and what he and his parent did right to stop it. We’ll also go to the front lines with bank tellers trying to block scam withdrawals, and share easy ways to enjoy summer fun on a budget as major retailers slash prices to keep your cart costs down.