Rossen Reports

How to protect yourself from buying a flood-damaged car

TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen is showing car shoppers how to identify flood-damaged cars and how to spot the telltale signs of hidden...

Fire safety: Can your bedroom door keep flames and smoke out?

Officials are issuing an urgent alert when it comes to home fires - sleep with your bedroom door closed. Turns out, this simple decision dramatically increases...

How to put out a kitchen fire and what NOT to do

A kitchen fire can turn your home into a deadly trap in moments. Here's the right way to put it out.

Harmful germs lurking on planes and in airports? How to avoid getting sick

TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen put airports and planes to the test to see how much harmful bacteria is lurking on surfaces touched by...

Fake cops: How to protect yourself from police imposters

New cases of police imposters are causing fears for many, with some fake cops pulling over drivers, breaking into homes and assaulting innocent people. As police...

How to keep your family safe from gas explosions

What do you do if you smell gas or hear a suspicious hiss inside your home? TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen reports on the very serious...

5 security tips to help college students stay safe on campus

We tried out some dorm safety products and TODAY's Jeff Rossen offers additional tips on how students can protect themselves.

Are Uber and Lyft drivers putting kids at risk? Rossen investigates

Rossen Reports’ School Safety Guide is kicking off with an alert to parents: New cases are surfacing involving Uber and Lyft drivers harassing and assaulting...

Rossen Reports Kids: 4 things children should do if they get lost

As your kids get older, you'll confront all new safety concerns. In this new series, TODAY National Investigative Correspondent Jeff Rossen - father of adventurous...

Rossen to the Rescue: Emotional giveaway to Hurricane Harvey victims 1 year later

It's been one year since Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston, flooding homes and drowning out entire neighborhoods. TODAY national investigative correspondent...

Rossen Reports exclusive: ‘DroneHunter’ captures enemy targets before attacks

Drones are more popular than ever, but the recent assassination attempt of Venezuela's leader by drone shows the dark side to the new technology. Federal state...

See a list of structurally deficient bridges in every state in the US

Experts say the bridge collapse in Italy could happen here. TODAY's Jeff Rossen has where you can find a state-by-state list of structurally deficient bridges....

Google is probably tracking you — here's how to limit it

TODAY investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen demonstrates the steps to take to limit Google's ability to track your location.

Back-to-school safety: How to tell if your child's backpack is too heavy

Rossen Reports update: Want to know if your child's backpack is too heavy? Here's the formula you need to check.

Daring rescues: Inside the elite team training at major landmarks

Earlier this month, the nation watched live as a protester scaled the Statue of Liberty, and it was the New York Police Department's elite Emergency Services...

The best way to secure your beach umbrella so it won’t go flying

Beachgoers getting injured by flying beach umbrellas has become a big problem. Jeff Rossen shows you the best way to protect yourself and make sure your umbrella...

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.