Rossen Reports

More children are drowning in open water — here's how to keep yours safe

80 percent of fatalities in rivers, lakes, ponds and the ocean are boys, according to the new report from Safe Kids Worldwide.

Is Alexa recording your conversations? How to protect your private information

TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen continues his "Are They Watching You?" series by showing how to protect your personal information.

Are Facebook and Instagram listening to you? Jeff Rossen investigates tech myths

TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen takes a look at three tech myths to see what's real, what's not and how to protect your privacy.

Holiday boating danger: Quick checklist to stay safe on the water

Here are the steps to take before hitting the water — and what to do in the event of a boating emergency.

Rossen demonstrates new home security tech with instant alerts

It's the latest way to protect your home

Beware of surprising ‘resort fees’ when booking hotels

A recent study says that consumers paid an estimated $2.7 billion in hotel fees when booking hotels stays in 2017.

Protect your home from burglars with these 3 products: Jeff Rossen demonstrates

TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen highlights three products that can protect your home during summer trips and cost less than $35.

Do ‘sunscreen pills’ actually work? Jeff Rossen investigates

The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about "sunscreen pills," a supplement that companies claim can provide protection from the sun if taken...

Beware dangerous ‘flood cars’ that can look like new

been submerged in water are being sold on the open market ? and though they may look like new, they can have mechanical failures that cause accidents.

How to protect your wireless router from new Russian-linked virus threat

TODAY's Jeff Rossen has the simple steps that anyone with a wireless internet router needs to take to to protect against a virus linked to Russian hackers....

New Uber security feature connects you directly to 911 in an emergency

After assaults and even some cases of rape by its drivers, Uber is unveiling a security feature that will connect you directly with police in an emergency....

How to stop Facebook, Google and Amazon from tracking you

TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen provides step-by-step instructions on how to stop having your browsing history tracked by Facebook, Google...

How to opt out of most internet advertising: Jeff Rossen demonstrates

TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen shows simple way to stop most websites from bombarding you with ads based on your browsing history.

3 ways to save on gas over Memorial Day weekend

Gas prices are on the rise, but these tips will help you save at the pump.

Peeping drones could be spying on you in your own home

Drones are being used to snoop on people, even taking video of their most intimate moments through bedroom and bathroom windows. Here's how to spot them.

Watch this speedy new drone make a delivery without remote control

Its developers call it the fastest drone in the world: It goes 80 mph and can make deliveries over 100 miles away, and it doesn't even need remote control....

Watch this new delivery drone land – without a runway!

TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen gets an exclusive look.

Fake Uber drivers are out there: Here's how to avoid becoming their victim

Fake Uber drivers are kidnapping and assaulting unsuspecting passengers. Jeff Rossen poses as one of them to show you how to avoid becoming a victim.

How to find and delete the data Facebook gathers on you

TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen demonstrates how to locate and delete personal information gathered by Facebook.

How Amazon's food delivery service stacks up against Instacart

TODAY's Jeff Rossen investigated two grocery delivery services to see which one is faster.

This is your brain on texting — and why you shouldn't walk at the same time

TODAY's Jeff Rossen investigated what happens to people's brains when they text and walk.

Here's how to protect your privacy on Facebook

TODAY's Jeff Rossen explains simple steps to take to make sure your private information on Facebook is safe.

'Digital kidnapping' alert: How to protect your family from online predators

Posting photos of your kids online is a great way to keep friends and family in the loop, but also has dangers. Here's how to avoid "digital kidnappers."

How to protect your personal information from hackers while on spring break

Hackers have new ways to steal your private information while you're on vacation. Jeff Rossen has vital tips to protect your personal data on spring break....

Cruise excursions: How to enjoy them safely on spring break

Cruise excursion activities like scuba, zip lining and parasailing have potential hidden dangers. Undercover, the Rossen team show you what to look for.

Spring break travel: How to find great deals (and avoid big problems)

There are plenty of spring travel deals promoted online, but do the resorts really look like the pictures? Jeff Rossen goes undercover to investigate.

Keep the info on your fitness tracker safe with these tips

Take steps to protect the personal information on your fitness tracker from scheming hackers: Jeff Rossen explains how.

Could heated airport runways melt away your winter travel headaches?

Are heated runways the solution to canceled flights and skidding planes during bad winter weather? Jeff Rossen looks at a new technology in action.

Germs in the workplace: Which TODAY anchor has more germs in their office?

It's hard to avoid getting sick when your workplace is full of germs. But which part of your office (and ours) has the most? Jeff Rossen investigates.

Germs in gyms: Which popular machine is the germiest?

Are there enough germs in gyms to make you sick? And which place in the gym has the most? Armed with germ meter and test swabs, Jeff Rossen investigates.

Behind the scenes of an emergency alert center

In the wake of the false missile alarm in Hawaii, many are questioning our emergency alert system. Given rare access, TODAY national investigative correspondent...

5 ways to spot email scams

TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen reports on five red flags that will indicate when an email scammer is trying to access your information....

Flaw in Amazon Key delivery tech could leave your home vulnerable to thieves

A potentially dangerous flaw in Amazon's new delivery technology, Amazon Key, could leave your home vulnerable to thieves.

Beware of gift cards that could be vulnerable to hacking

What if all the money were drained from your gift card before you went shopping? An expert warns of a serious security flaw in a popular retailer's cards.

Rossen Reports update: American, Delta announce plans to restrict 'smart luggage'

As airlines crack down on luggage containing lithium-ion batteries, TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen shares tips on how to travel safely...

'Grinch bots' scoop up hot holiday toys: Here's what to do about it

Greedy grinches have set up software to buy hot holiday toys in bulk, then resell them to parents at sky-high prices. Here are tips on what to do.

Avoid bursting pipes (and costly repairs) this winter with these simple tips

Bursting pipes can cause damaging flooding in your home. An expert shows Jeff Rossen (and you) simple tips that could save you big bucks this winter.

Rossen Reports update: How to use a space heater safely

Millions of people use space heaters in winter. But according to authorities, they are a leading cause of potentially deadly house fires.

How well do home DNA kits really work? See identical triplets try 3 of them

With identical DNA, these triplets' home DNA test results should match. But do they?

Car seat alert: The winter coat mistake that can endanger your child

It's one mistake parents make in the winter: putting your child in a car seat wearing their winter coat. And it can be a deadly one.

Beware store makeup samples that may harbor harmful bacteria

Makeup samples could make you sick. When Rossen Reports goes undercover to collect store sample makeup and have it analyzed, the results are revealing.