Rebecca Taylor

Tucson

Anchor and Reporter at KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)

Animal lover 🐶 👩‍💻 @KOLDNews anchor & reporter

Articles

SURVIVING A LOSS: Negotiating medical bills after a loved one’s death

1 week ago | kold.com | Rebecca Taylor

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The death of a spouse can be devastating and stressful. For many people, it also takes a financial toll. Although most people assume medical bills are binding, there’s often room to negotiate. Medical bills that are incorrect, unaffordable, or priced higher than you think are fair can often be challenged. In fact, a recent study found 40 percent of people who questioned an unforeseen medical bill got a price reduction, or had their balance reduced to zero.
SURVIVING A LOSS: Social Security death benefit and scams

2 weeks ago | kold.com | Rebecca Taylor

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - There are many changes happening with Social Security, and that is causing confusion about payments. One long-standing question remains: What happens when someone dies? 13 News got answers from the Social Security Administration and banking tips to ensure widows aren’t unknowingly locked out of their bank accounts.
SURVIVING A LOSS: Obituary Scams

2 weeks ago | kold.com | Rebecca Taylor

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - When a spouse, parent or sibling dies, obituaries are a common way of honoring a loved one’s life. But before you publish it online or in the newspaper, be careful with what you share. Law enforcement experts warn scammers are paying attention too. Obituary scams, also known as bereavement scams, start with criminals harvesting personal information from death notices. It’s something many people across Arizona have experienced.
The Bear’s Den: Granby’s newest family-friendly pub

Aug 31, 2024 | granbydrummer.com | Rebecca Taylor |Granby-Simsbury Chamber

Granby welcomes a new addition with the opening of The Bear’s Den Pub, founded by Tony Fera and Peter Taylor. Originating from diverse backgrounds—one from across the pond and the other from Michigan—Fera and Taylor share a passion for revitalizing local spaces and contributing to the town’s economy. The closure of Four Dad’s Pub earlier this year left 15 employees without jobs, a situation that deeply resonated with Fera and Taylor.
NEW INFORMATION: 13 News helps Tucson man scammed by fake job offer get results

Aug 14, 2024 | kold.com | Rebecca Taylor

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A Tucson man lost hundreds of dollars after falling victim to an online job scam. It’s a story we first told you about last month. And now, we have an update. 13 News helped him get the resolution he was hoping for. Raymond Francis is still looking for a job. But in the end, 13 News helped get his money back. This all started when Francis received a text message from a company recruiter. Instead of hiring him, they stole his money in a work-from-home job scam.
Are drive-thru restaurants doing enough to protect workers in the heat?

Aug 7, 2024 | kold.com | Rebecca Taylor

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - We’ve all seen it, teens working the drive-thru in extreme heat. Business owners said it speeds things up during peak hours. But some Tucson residents call the work inhumane. 13 News looked into what fast food restaurants are doing, and seemingly not doing, to protect workers. We captured video over several days this summer when temperatures exceeded 100 degrees. Despite heat warnings from the National Weather Service, employees at some popular chains were working outdoors.
Tucson man lost $25,000 in popular phishing scam

Jun 6, 2024 | kold.com | Rebecca Taylor

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A Tucson man is missing thousands of dollars after falling victim to a phishing scam. The email he received was so believable, he wanted to warn others. “They are extremely sophisticated. The psychological part of it, they’ve got that down pat,” said the 76-year-old man, who asked us not to identify him.
A Tucson family is frustrated by extra water bills and shut offs

May 28, 2024 | kold.com | Rebecca Taylor

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A Tucson woman wants answers, after receiving six water bills in a week. On top of that, she says her water has been shut off multiple times over the past year – for no apparent reason. 13 News looked into what’s being done about it and helped her get a resolution. “It’s extremely frustrating,” said Rebecca Crane, a mother of three. Crane says she’s been a Tucson Water customer since 2016. Last June, she says she moved into a new home and established service at that address.
Car wash damages wheelchair ramp, Tucsonan fights for compensation from company

Apr 30, 2024 | kold.com | Rebecca Taylor

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A Tucson man said his wheelchair ramp was broken during an automatic car was but the business initially told him it was not responsible. 13 News looked into the situation and got the man the help he needed. Augustine Villaseñor said he’s been a customer of the carwash for 10 years with no problems. Even after Octopus changed hands to Blue Whale Car Wash last year, he said the attendants at the Thornydale location took special care of his wheelchair ramp.
In need of auto repairs? Make sure you know if it’s done in-house or by a sublet shop

Apr 17, 2024 | kold.com | Rebecca Taylor

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - When it comes time for repairs to your vehicle, experts advise making sure you know who’s doing the actual work, the mechanic shop itself or a sublet shop. Turns out, subletting repair work is a widely used practice nationwide and it’s on the rise in southern Arizona. Automotive experts say things like an oil change and tire rotation should never be sublet, they should be done on site.