When the Star-Telegram launched one of the first watchdog investigative columns at a U.S. newspaper in 2005, editors turned to longtime metro columnist Dave Lieber to fulfill the role. The Watchdog column runs on Fridays and Sundays. In 2009, Dave won two top awards from the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. "Every city needs a Dave Lieber," one judge commented. "Dave Lieber's columns quickly and easily create a sense of outrage in a reader. He writes about rip-offs, scams and jerks who take advantage of the most vulnerable people in society."
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Financial planning for widowhood
| |Saturday, Oct. 03, 2009
Heed lessons that women learned the hard way.Read more
Saving money, latest scam warning, shipping advice and more
| |Friday, Oct. 02, 2009
Today's tidbits also include the latest scam alert, shipping tips and streetlights.Read more
Take steps to protect yourself on Facebook
| |Saturday, Sep. 19, 2009
A scam artist "compromises" a Dallas woman's account.Read more
Insurance is no guarantee that a shipping service will pay a claim
| |Thursday, Sep. 17, 2009
Appraisals can be challenged, and your packaging must hold up.Read more
With help from Watchdog readers, couple's health coverage problem is solved
| |Saturday, Sep. 12, 2009
The only people who cared about a couple's health coverage problem were Watchdog readers. That made all the difference.Read more
Texas can do plenty to loan originators accused of fraud
| |Thursday, Sep. 10, 2009
Mortgage brokers and loan officers who don't work for licensed institutions will need individual licenses starting next year to help eliminate fraud.Read more
Lack of response from DirecTV angers Fort Worth man
| |Saturday, Sep. 05, 2009
The satellite TV company tells the ex-customer to talk to a third-party collector that can't be found.Read more
Updating recent Watchdog column topics
| |Thursday, Sep. 03, 2009
The latest on food stamp delays, a fake TXU disconnection scam and more.Read more
Customers of a Fort Worth company wanted health insurance — but got discount cards instead
| |Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009
Customers of a Fort Worth company get angry, saying sales agents tricked them into buying a product they didn't want.Read more
