The Tennessee Attorney General's office has launched an investigation into HRC Medical, after a recent NewsChannel 5 investigation into the Nashville-based hormone replacement therapy chain.More>>
Tuesday, March 20 2012 6:56 AM EDT2012-03-20 10:56:21 GMT
If you don't normally check your bank or credit card statements, you'll want to now. People across the country are finding charges on their latest bills that aren't theirs.more>>
Tuesday, January 17 2012 7:30 PM EST2012-01-18 00:30:58 GMT
Lawmakers are considering new rules for hormone replacement therapy after a NewsChannel 5 investigation exposed how patients of the Nashville HRC Medical discovered they'd been given too many hormones.more>>
HRC Medical says it's the largest hormone replacement company in the country. But a NewsChannel 5 investigation discovered serious questions about how it's treating its patients.more>>
How many people these days actually carry cash? Many people instead use credit or debit cards. If you do, NewsChannel 5 Investigates found you could fall victim to something called electronic pickpocketing.more>>
NewsChannel 5 Investigates found customers who paid a home repair company money are still waiting for their new roofs. Turns out the woman running the company has a history.more>>
Local victims of an Atlanta-based investment adviser said they're thrilled to hear that Charles Vaughn has been arrested and now faces 14 counts of mail and wire fraud.more>>
Those online websites that offer daily deals are quite popular. We found a deal that hundreds of people bought thinking they were getting a great vacation, but that online deal turned out to be a dud.more>>
A NewsChannel 5 investigation is now raising questions about a McMinnville-based company that sends flowers and trees to customers around the country.more>>
One former cable TV star insists anyone can do it and it doesn't take much work. But wait until you see what NewsChannel 5 Investigates discovered about these free seminars.more>>
An unlicensed contractor who NewsChannel5 Investigates first exposed several years ago is now looking at more than a year behind bars. Gary Carlton has been found guilty of working without a license.more>>
Tennessee got $99 million in stimulus money last year to weatherize homes across the state. A NewsChannel 5 investigation is now raising questions about how that money is being spent.more>>
A veterans fundraising group that NewsChannel 5 Investigates first exposed now admits that it broke the law and has agreed to pay thousands of dollars in fines.more>>
The next time you go shopping for a new mattress - beware. You may not really be getting a new mattress. See what our undercover investigation discovered.more>>
One woman never thought she'd fall victim when she decided to sell her truck online. But she still ended up getting scammed by some very smart criminals.more>>
Tuesday, July 27 2010 9:44 PM EDT2010-07-28 01:44:43 GMT
A NewsChannel 5 investigation has found you may not know all you should about your doctor. It started after a man went to the hospital for a procedure and his doctor left in the middle of it.more>>
NewsChannel 5 Investigates first exposed the practices of a group claiming to raise money for veterans. Now that group has been ordered to stop collecting donations and has been hit with a hefty fine.more>>
Friday, July 23 2010 11:24 AM EDT2010-07-23 15:24:30 GMT
Rhonda Christian so desperately wanted to lead a healthier life that she went to Mexico for weight loss surgery that went horribly wrong. Now, after an amazing recovery, she's once again fighting for her life.more>>
Thursday, July 8 2010 8:05 PM EDT2010-07-09 00:05:42 GMT
A NewsChannel 5 investigation exposed problems with teeth whitening kiosks set up in shopping malls. A new twist will allow anyone to whiten your teeth and that could be a problem.more>>
Monday, May 17 2010 10:05 PM EDT2010-05-18 03:05:26 GMT
NewsChannel 5 Investigates takes a look at the growing business of medical tourism and what can go wrong when you cross the border for health care.more>>
A judge ordered a locksmith company out of Tennessee and ordered it to pay a hefty fine for repeatedly breaking the law. NC5 Investigates exposed the questionable business practices of Dependable Locks.more>>
The state of Tennessee is moving forward with its own investigation of a group raising money that it says will help veterans. The state wants answers to questions first raised by NC5 Investigates.more>>
Some fans in Middle Tennessee of the popular show "American Idol" are outraged because Todrick Hall was selected Tuesday night as one of the show's 24 finalists.more>>
There are companies in Middle Tennessee that you probably do not want to do business with. The Better Business Bureau is trying to get the word out to consumers about the companies.more>>
Scam artists have stolen the identity and reputation of a Nashville company and are using it on a web site claiming to offer advance fee loans. The Better Business Bureau says beware.more>>
One Tennessee contractor has been arrested, sued, and fined. He owes the state $25,000 and doesn't even have a state contractor's license. So why is he still in business?more>>
A NewsChannel 5 investigation exposed some of the practices of a national locksmith chain operating in Middle Tennessee. Federal agents raided the headquarters in Florida and arrested the owners.more>>
Taylor Swift's recent concert in Nashville was one of the hottest tickets in town. One mother learned a tough lesson trying to get tickets to the show for her children. more>>
Just how safe are air ambulances? A federal panel has just released a highly-touted list of ways it says will make the skies safer for helicopters that carry people to the hospital. more>>
When a Middle Tennessee woman answered the phone one day, she says she never thought she'd be threatened and harassed. It was a debt collector who wanted her to pay a bill she didn't owe.more>>
The Better Business Bureau said the companies on their semi-annual list of businesses that consumers can do without, ignore customer complaints and engage in misleading advertising. more>>
The new Harry Potter movie has just opened in theatres. But what if you could get a copy now to watch at home? NewsChannel 5 Investigates went undercover.more>>
A NewsChannel 5 investigation of the most common type of smoke detectors has been honored with the National Press Club's Consumer Journalism Award.more>>
If you're having trouble hearing, you might be tempted to buy a new product called the Loud 'N Clear. Can the product really do all that its ads claim? NewsChannel 5 Investigates put it to the test. more>>
Craigslist has gotten into trouble recently for ads that some say promote prostitution. Now scam artists have also been using the site to con people who are looking for a place to rent.more>>
More than a 100 kids auditioned and planned to dance in a nationally touring production that was supposedly making a stop at TPAC, but the show never came.more>>
You trust them with personal information and to help you buy your home. Yet, an exclusive NewsChannel5 investigation found bank robbers and identity thieves working in the mortgage business.more>>
A state law is supposed to protect consumers from unlicensed locksmiths. Consumer investigator Jennifer Kraus went to the state to find out why more isn't being done.more>>
A Nashville company accused of ripping people off across the country, and first exposed by NewsChannel5 Investigates, is now under investigation by state and federal authorities. more>>
NewsChannel 5 Investigates recently exposed what happened when folks turned to one local company that promised to save their home. Now, in a lawsuit, that company is accused of fraud.more>>
There were 44,000 foreclosure filings in Tennessee in 2008. NewsChannel 5 investigated one company that promised homeowners it would help save their homes. more>>
On the heels of a NewsChannel 5 undercover investigation into teeth whitening kiosks at shopping malls, the Tennessee Board of Dentistry has voted to essentially shut these businesses down. more>>
For the second time, Classic Muscle, a car restoration company has gone broke and shut its doors. A NewsChannel 5 investigation exposed how it first happened in Nashville. more>>
Tooth whitening is the fastest, cheapest and most convenient way to a brighter smile, but is it safe? NewsChannel 5 Investigates went undercover to find out, and what it found won't make anyone smile.more>>
If you have money invested in the stock market, you have no doubt seen your nest egg shrink significantly the last few months. But imagine discovering that your entire life savings was gone! more>>
NewsChannel 5 Investigates goes undercover and exposes what happens to customers who try to buy one pool company's advertised $799 family-sized pool. more>>
NewsChannel 5 Investigates goes undercover and exposes the connections between Transforming America and other similar career placement companies that promised clients they would get them jobs.more>>
NewsChannel 5 Investigates finds a Brentwood career placement agency tells prospective clients it'll get them a job. But, former clients say after paying nearly $4,000, they never got their promised jobs.more>>
The Better Business Bureau is now warning consumers about local companies to avoid. One of these businesses is a company NewsChannel 5 first exposed more than a year ago. more>>
You know how expensive it can be to get your car repaired. And that is why some people think they need extended warranties. But they have to be careful where they buy them.more>>
A NewsChannel 5 Investigation has prompted lawmakers to take action to protect children. A committee approved legislation to ban the sale of novelty lighters in Tennessee. more>>
If you're a parent, one of the last things you'd probably do is let your child play with matches or a lighter. But what if the lighter looks just like their favorite toy?more>>
When you go into a restaurant, how often do you look at the inspection score on the wall? A NewsChannel 5 investigation found that posted score may not tell you everything you should know.more>>
A NewsChannel 5 investigation found some of the Midstate's dirtiest restaurants get written up over and over, but no one seems to do much about those repeat offenders.more>>
If you have a computer, you've probably gotten one of those emails that say you've just won a lot of money or some foreign government needs your help getting money out of that country. more>>
If you've ever thought about getting a dog, you may have considered buying one from a local breeder. But not all breeders raise their animals the same way.more>>
A NewsChannel 5 investigation has uncovered serious questions about one air ambulance service that flies hundreds of Middle Tennesseans every year. more>>
Someone is sending out emails to companies claiming to be from the Better Business Bureau, and these emails contain a potentially dangerous virus.more>>
In two weeks, Blue Cross Blue Shield will stop serving as the insurance provider for Tenncare, and two new managed care companies Amerigroup and AmeriChoice will take over.more>>
What if you discovered your doctor had spent time in prison for stalking another doctor and possessing a highly toxic poison? A NewsChannel 5 investigation has found doctors with secrets.more>>
A NewsChannel 5 investigation is already making a difference. You can now get a better picture of who your doctor is because of what we uncovered.more>>
They are doctors who the state says are doing wrong -- in some cases, outright malpractice. But some of those questionable doctors are still being allowed to keep practicing.more>>
What if all it took to save your life from a potentially life-threatening disease was a simple test? Well, according to a company that offers these tests, that's really all it takes. But, some doctors say they are a big waste of money.more>>
A woman in Wilson County claims to be a psychic who can see into your past. But a NewsChannel 5 investigation has found she has her own dark past that she doesn't want you to know about.more>>
A NewsChannel 5 investigation uncovered how wrecked cars are being rebuilt and then sold on car lots around Tennessee. The good news is: if you bought one, you may not be stuck with that used and abused car.more>>
How'd you like to retire and never have to worry again about money? A company out of California promises just that. They recently came to Nashville promoting "a remarkable money making opportunity." more>>
When NewsChannel 5 went undercover at the Great Expectations dating service, our exclusive investigation showed the company's high-pressure sales techniques. But what happens when you sign the dotted line and hand over $3,000-$4,000 for a membership?more>>
If you're looking for love, you might be tempted to try a dating service. One of them is Great Expectations. They claim to have hundreds of members in Middle Tennessee. But an undercover investigation discovered it's not what you expect.more>>
Every year, more than 11,000 seriously wrecked cars wind up back on Tennessee's roads. The question is, how safe are those rebuilt wrecks? NewsChannel 5 put them to the test. more>>
If a car is in a serious wreck, you might think it would wind up in a junkyard. But thousands of used and abused cars are winding up back on the road and, some say, putting all of us in danger.more>>
Freddie Carr and his wife Jenelle started Village Life. "We have about 3,000 members now," Carr tells NewsChannel 5 investigative reporter Jennifer Kraus. more>>
What if you could pay off your house? Your car? And have absolutely no bills? It's the American dream. It's what Village Life, a company based in Smyrna, Tenn., promises.more>>
An exclusive NewsChannel 5 investigation first exposed how one man's deal just disappeared at Bill Heard Chevrolet. As it turns out, the company has a nationwide record of unhappy customers.more>>
NewsChannel 5 investigates lavish spending and other questionable activities at the Upper Cumberland Development District, an agency that's supposed to create jobs and help the poor. more>>
A months-long investigation finds interstate drug agents more concerned about seizing suspected drug money -- than stopping the flow of drugs. Investigation also uncovers questions about police tactics. WEB EXTRA video and documents included.more>>
"NewsChannel 5 Investigates" follows the money in Davidson County Clerk John Arriola's office, including cash pocketed for performing weddings on taxpayer time, tax dollars spent to promote Arriola's name and face, and other questionable expenditures.more>>
Tennessee has passed new laws to stop the abuse of highly addictive prescription pain pills, but an exclusive NewsChannel 5 investigation raises questions about how well those laws are working. more>>
Tennessee has passed new laws to stop the abuse of highly addictive prescription pain pills, but an exclusive NewsChannel 5 investigation raises questions about how well those laws are working.more>>
Drivers across Tennessee are feeling the pinch of ever-rising gas prices. NewsChannel 5.com has compiled a new resource that links a number of Web sites to find the cheapest gas near you.more>>
