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Vicky Nguyen

Vicky Nguyen is the senior consumer investigative correspondent for NBC News. See her reports on "TODAY," "Nightly News with Lester Holt," MSNBC and NBC News Now.

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Vicky Nguyen is the senior consumer investigative correspondent for NBC News. See her reports on "TODAY," "Nightly News with Lester Holt," MSNBC and NBC News Now.

Do you have a news tip you want to share with our journalists? Visit NBC News Tips to learn more.


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Parents are worried about day cares giving their kids melatonin

Parents, doctors and lawmakers say daycare workers shouldn't give melatonin to young kids without permission.

It doesn't take much for microplastics to leach into food, researchers warn

Scientists are finding microplastics everywhere from brain tissue to arteries and warning of the health risks posed by their buildup inside our bodies.
60d ago

New clothes feel cheap? They really don't make them like they used to

Major apparel brands have cut corners in recent years to limit price hikes on shoppers, embracing lower-quality fabric and finishes to protect their margins.
67d ago

Travelers are hunting harder for bargains — or taking the bus

Prices are steady or falling in some parts of the “economy” travel market, but budget-minded customers are having to get creative to stick with their plans.

The fight over credit card swipe fees enters a new year with no end in sight

With new fee increases and more shoppers ditching cash, some small businesses are urging their customers to consider sticking with bills and coins.
126d ago

Some bargain gifts on Temu come at the cost of quality

When NBC News tried out six products from the low-cost retailer that resembled name-brand counterparts, only half performed as expected.
133d ago

Home warranty firm accused of not paying up when appliances break

LAS VEGAS — A major home warranty provider is under scrutiny from customers who say it isn’t living up to its promises to fix or replace broken appliances.
274d ago

The dark side of Zyn: How tobacco-free nicotine pouches may harm your health

Nicotine pouches like Zyn have soared in popularity in recent years. Most are marketed as smoke-free, hands-free alternatives to cigarettes and other tobacco products.

Fentanyl test strips are being used by drug dealers to advertise 'clean pills'

Law enforcement officials warn that drug dealers now use fentanyl test strips on their pills and then post photos on social media to prove their drugs are “clean.”
385d ago

Ads for a popular online 'side hustle' course are misleading, customers say

Chelsea Ouimet has more than a million followers between her two Instagram accounts. She touts Legendary Marketer's affiliate marketing courses.
413d ago

More travelers risk booking hotel rooms on sites that tack on steep fees

Travelers still face surprise charges from third-party reservation sites, despite years of efforts to curb practices that draw frequent consumer complaints.