Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Karin Price Mueller is an investigative/enterprise reporter for NJ Advance Media, writing for The Star-Ledger and NJ.com. She writes the Bamboozled consumer affairs column and covers topics that intersect with money, consumer rights and the fiscal responsibility of government agencies. Cutting through red tape and helping readers who have nowhere else to turn are her specialties. The recipient of many national and local journalism awards, Mueller’s work has led to new laws, brought about government accountability and recouped millions of dollars in refunds and restitution for her readers. Email her at KPriceMueller@NJAdvanceMedia.com. Follow her on Twitter at @KPMueller.

Picking apart an elaborate and sneaky scam promising $10M inheritance from a mystery relative
The targeted victim knew it was a scam. Here's how you can recognize it for yourself.
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Did you dispute your credit report? You could get up to $160 as part of $23M settlement.
A lawsuit claimed disputes over hard inquiries were mishandled.
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Jersey Shore showdown that began over $13 french fries ends in nail-biting vote
Taxpayer spending of $350,000 at the beach was on the line.
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Scammer turned failed mayoral candidate is going to federal prison
He went from Democrat to independent MAGA supporter to write-in candidate.
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Insta posts about his wife. DoorDash he didn’t order. How a cell phone scam got creepy.
Oh, and the 'SIM swap' fraudster stole his money, too.
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From $13 french fries to a $350K plan. Jersey Shore town’s snack shack fight is in limbo.
The outcome of the latest fight in the two-year battle over a beachside eatery was too close to call at the polls Tuesday.
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Frost and ice buildup in your refrigerator? You may be eligible for money back.
Certain Whirlpool, KitchenAid or Maytag three-door refrigerators are included.
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Want to save on your cable bill? This guy did, and now he’s the victim of a $4K scam.
Three brand new iPhones landed in his mailbox. And then came the bills.
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Did you buy ‘non-drowsy’ Robitussin? The deadline to get money back is here.
It ends allegations that certain products were deceptively marketed.
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Worried about your Newark flight? Here are your rights if you want to cancel or change airports.
Will have you to pay extra to get out of a Newark Airport flight?
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Did you buy an iPhone from Amazon? Protect yourself from this text message scam.
Sophisticated tricksters keep trying new ways to get your personal information.
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Is your neighbor cashing in on ANCHOR checks they don’t deserve? Here’s what we know.
Ineligible residents have gotten checks in the mail because of agency error. Including one of my kids.
Karin Price Mueller

Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Picking apart an elaborate and sneaky scam promising $10M inheritance from a mystery relative

Did you dispute your credit report? You could get up to $160 as part of $23M settlement.

Jersey Shore showdown that began over $13 french fries ends in nail-biting vote

Scammer turned failed mayoral candidate is going to federal prison

Insta posts about his wife. DoorDash he didn’t order. How a cell phone scam got creepy.

From $13 french fries to a $350K plan. Jersey Shore town’s snack shack fight is in limbo.

Frost and ice buildup in your refrigerator? You may be eligible for money back.

Want to save on your cable bill? This guy did, and now he’s the victim of a $4K scam.

Did you buy ‘non-drowsy’ Robitussin? The deadline to get money back is here.

Worried about your Newark flight? Here are your rights if you want to cancel or change airports.

Did you buy an iPhone from Amazon? Protect yourself from this text message scam.

Is your neighbor cashing in on ANCHOR checks they don’t deserve? Here’s what we know.

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