Consumer Advocate Pete Thomson: Healthcare Scams Targeting Retirees
(DALLAS-FT. WORTH, TX) New healthcare laws have brought much uncertainty to consumers, especially retirees. According to consumer advocacy journalist and radio host Pete Thomson, new scams are surfacing that are taking advantage of the uncertainty in the marketplace. Thomson’s weekly radio program, which airs on CBS Radio’s KRLD in Dallas, will focus on healthcare scams on Saturday, July 27, 2013Read More
Reverse Mortgages Backfire: The Consumer Team Investigates
(DALLAS-FT. WORTH, TX) The Consumer Team talk radio program will air a special report on the growing number of consumer complaints regarding reverse mortgages. Ernie Sprance will anchor the report which will be broadcast Saturday, June 15th on KRLD Radio from 5-7PM Central. Pete Thomson, host and producer of The Consumer Team, commented on the reverse mortgage story. He said,Read More
Radio Show Connects Listeners With Honest Companies
(DALLAS-FT. WORTH, TX) At some point, even the most discerning consumers get a bad deal. From paying too much for consumer items to being a victim of a scam, most people eventually become a victim. Consumer advocate Pete Thomson says that he’s no exception. Thomson said, “Yes, I’ve been snookered a few times. In fact, going through the process ofRead More
Consumer Team Radio: Protect Yourself on the Web
(DALLAS-FT. WORTH, TX) The Consumer Team talk radio program will be airing a feature regarding Consumer Reports recent ‘State of The Net’ Study. Jeff Fox, Technology Editor with Consumer Reports, will join Consumer Team host Pete Thomson for a discussion regarding internet safety and scams. The segment will air on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 5PM (Central) on KRLD Radio,Read More
Avoiding Wedding Rip-offs & Pitfalls
(DALLAS-FT. WORTH, TX) Summer’s almost here and so is wedding season. According to The Consumer Team, consumers need to be aware of issues that can negatively impact the wedding experience. Saturday, April 27 from 5-7PM on KRLD Radio, The Consumer Team will air a special segment focusing on wedding rip-offs and over-charging. Ernie Sprance, a veteran consumer advocacy journalist, willRead More
Consumer Team: Getting a Second Opinion Vital
(DALLAS, TX) According to The Consumer Team radio program, consumers who fail to get a second opinion on consumer purchases are leaving themselves much more likely to getting a bad deal. Pete Thomson, host of The Consumer Team radio program, says that second opinions are vital to consumer success. Thomson said, “Getting second opinion is a foundation part ofRead More
Consumer Team Endorses Blue Nail Roofing
(DALLAS, TX) The Consumer Team radio program announced that Eric Thomason of Blue Nail Roofing will be joining the program as an expert contributor and sponsor. The selection of Blue Nail Roofing ends an exhaustive search for program host and producer Pete Thomson. He commented, “We looked at several roofing companies to join The Consumer Team. We’re very pleased toRead More
Elder Abuse: The Consumer Team Investigates
(DALLAS, TX) This Saturday (January 26, 2013) from 5-7PM Central, The Consumer Team radio program will air a special broadcast focusing on the growing problem of elder abuse. The Consumer Team is hosted by consumer advocacy journalist Pete Thomson and is heard on 1080 KRLD Radio, Dallas, Texas. According to Thomson the elder abuse broadcast is one of the mostRead More
Growing Up On Main Street Impacts Consumer Radio Host
(DALLAS, TEXAS) Listen to consumer advocacy talk radio host Pete Thomson any weekend and you’re likely to hear him bring up his hometown, Charles City, Iowa. A town of about 8,000 in Northeast Iowa, Charles City is a picturesque river town filled with historic turn-of-the-century homes. Thomson lived in Charles City, or Chuck Town as the locals call it, inRead More