I-Team: Protect your passwords with these easy steps
Back in the day - a simple word did the trick for your online passwords, but that doesn't work today. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle says the right combinations can make your password nearly impossible to crack - if it hasn't been leaked.
Crowdstrike scams
Experts are warning about scams related to Crowdstrike and the recent global IT outage.
Georgia retirees recover savings from bank scam
For months, the retired Buford couple has been fighting to recover their lost life savings that disappeared after a single phone call. Now the couple's hard work has led to a refund and the Texas woman's arrest.
I-Team: Georgia fraud victims recover life savings
For six months, Gloria and Gary Moss have kept pushing investigators after their life savings disappeared in a cyber heist. Now the couple's hard work has paid off with an arrest and a refund.
I-Team: Thousands ticketed by school zone cameras set up further from the school than law allows
The FOX 5 I-Team found a pair of automated school zone cameras in southwest Atlanta set up too far away from an elementary school under Georgia law, but the city and Atlanta Public Schools aren't budging on more than 6K citations issued there. Under the 2018 law legalizing the cameras, school zones must be within 1,000 feet of a school boundary, but one camera for the Fickett Elementary school zone stands double that distance away.
Drivers ticketed in speed zone too far from school
The FOX 5 I-Team found two school zone cameras in southwest Atlanta set up too far away from the school under Georgia law, but the city and APS are standing by more than 6K citations issued there.
Some retailers removing self-checkout lanes
Self-checkout lanes have been around since the late 80s, but some big retailors are taking a step back due to theft and other reasons.
Companies thinking twice about self-checkout
The self-checkout lanes in some of your favorite big stores may be going away. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains why companies like Dollar General are taking a step back from the checkout option.
Deputy police chief accused of sexual assault retires from Atlanta VA
Accused of sexually assaulting a woman, the deputy chief of the Atlanta VA's troubled police department has retired while under investigation, disappointing his alleged victim. Johnnie McCullor had been suspended with pay since May. Police Chief Beverly Banks, heard in a leaked audio saying, "I don't want to hire black women," remains suspended while a national team of VA investigators probes a dysfunctional department culture.
I-Team: Top VA cop retires amid sexual assault accusation
By Johnny Edwards Published July 22, 2024 ATLANTA - A top brass for the Atlanta VA’s police force, accused of sexually assaulting a former dispatcher, has quit the department. But it’s apparently not because of any move by Veterans Affairs to hold him accountable. Former Deputy Chief of Police Johnnie McCullor retired at the end of June while still under investigation, a VA spokesman confirmed. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/deputy-police-chief-accused-sexual-assault-retires-from-atlanta-va
Massive data breach for AT&T customers
A massive data breach is affecting nearly every single AT&T customer - about 110 million accountholders The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle shares the latest on the breach and takes a look at how you can keep up with so many of these cybersecurity incidents.
How unit labels can save you money
Getting your money's worth at the grocery store is about more than just looking at the posted cost of the item. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains why you need to take a closer look at the information to the left of the big, bold price.
Do the credit card perks pay off?
We often choose one credit card over another based on the perks the cards give us, but are the points, miles, or cash back rewards really worth it. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle looks at what you need to know before you pick your card.
Hall County Solicitor Stephanie Woodard faces panel review after indictment
The fate of indicted Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard could be decided by a three-person panel.
How to prepare for possible layoffs
The economy may be settling down, but a lot of things are still uncertain and there has been some news of recent layoffs. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle says you should use this news to be ready for what surprises may lie ahead.
Watch out for QR code scammers
QR codes are everywhere these days - stores, emails, menus, signs. The squiggly barcodes aren’t designed for our eyes to read them. So how in the world can you tell if one is a fraud? The FOX 5 I-Team’s Dana Fowle explains what you need to know.
How asking could lower your monthly bill
There's an easy way to lower your interest rate and pay off your credit cards faster. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle says it's as simple as asking.
Arrest warrant issued in scam that targeted Georgia couple's lifesavings
A Gwinnett County couple got bilked out of $49,000, a lifetime of savings. But according to the police, it only took 19 minutes to steal it. Now Aa arrest warrant gives the retired couple hope they can get answers and money reimbursed.
Arrest warrant issued in scam targeting Georgia couple
It took decades for the Gwinnett County couple to save close to $50,000, but police told the FOX 5 I-Team it only took 19 minutes for scammers to drain their bank account. Now the couple is hoping an arrest warrant can give them the answers they need.
Ex-employee claims indicted Hall County solicitor retaliated after she spoke to the GBI
A former executive assistant to Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard claims in a lawsuit her boss retaliated after she cooperated with GBI agents, whose probe led to Woodard's 24-count felony indictment. The Whistleblower lawsuit against both Woodard and the county government says the former assistant, Michelle Daniel, went to Human Resources for help, but instead wound up getting the boot.