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Monday, May 13, 2013  A federal judge has approved a $40 million class-action settlement between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought toning shoes after ads made unfounded claims that the footwear would help people lose weight and strengthen muscles.

Friday, April 12, 2013  If you or a loved one was a SUNY student between Fall 2007 and Spring 2011, you may qualify for a tuition refund.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  If you haven't received your tax refund, it could be due to an issue by the nation's biggest tax preparer. According to the Wall Street Journal, H&R Block "bungled more than 600,000 tax returns, delaying refunds by as much as six weeks."

Friday, March 08, 2013  Time Warner Cable customers in 10 upstate towns and villages will be refunded $2.2 million under a settlement with New York.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Here's a bright spot amid the doom and gloom of the government's automatic spending cuts: They shouldn't delay tax refunds.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has announced a settlement with insurer Excellus Bluecross Blueshield requiring refunds to patients and health care providers who overpaid due to improper accounting of deductibles.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  An Adams Center woman who has spent time in prison for participating in a shoplifting ring is now accusing Jefferson County Undersheriff Andrew Neff of sexual harassment, according to the Watertown Times.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Wegman's is recalling a brownie mix because of allergic reactions.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Thursday that hundreds of consumers throughout Central New York have been scammed by an energy company.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  A former Syracuse Orange lineman is among three former professional football players charged in a South Florida tax refund and identity theft scheme.

Friday, March 30, 2012  With tax season in full swing, taxpayers could be overlooking one very important credit that could mean extra cash from the IRS.

Monday, December 19, 2011  Tax tips that will help you maximize your tax refund or reduce the taxes owed.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  A Bronx man is accused of targeted DeWitt homeowners in a fraudulent tax refund check scheme.

Monday, May 23, 2011  Good news for a Chenango County woman whose federal income tax refund was held up because of a bureaucratic snag.

Monday, April 18, 2011  It's deadline day to file your tax returns and a new poll released by the Siena College Research Institute finds 42 percent of New Yorkers say they paid too much in taxes while 43 percent think they paid the right amount.