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ConsumerSOS Global TV Consumer Reporter Sean O'Shea aka ConsumerSOS. O’Shea stands up for viewers in his consumer action segment, Consumer SOS.
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Sean O’Shea is an award-winning investigative and consumer reporter and is regarded as one of the most tenacious reporters in local television, O’Shea has exposed organized crime figures, scam artists and unscrupulous contractors – at frequent risk (he was assaulted on air by biker gang members who attacked him with a fire extinguisher.) A passionate advocate for consumer rights, O’Shea has uncove

red scores of scams and has helped viewers recover hundreds of thousands of dollars in over-billed or wrongfully charged services. His reporting helps families spend their dollars wisely on products and services including travel, home renovations, telecommunications and entertainment. Born in Calgary, O’Shea began his career at CBC Television. He has also worked in radio and print journalism. He is a graduate of the University of Regina, School of Journalism.

Back to Albania for lunch!
05/08/2024

Back to Albania for lunch!

Independence war hero, Kosovo.
05/08/2024

Independence war hero, Kosovo.

“Where is I”? Kosovo
05/08/2024

“Where is I”? Kosovo

We have entered Kosovo.
05/08/2024

We have entered Kosovo.

Thousands of bunkers built during the communist regime are everywhere here in Albania.
05/08/2024

Thousands of bunkers built during the communist regime are everywhere here in Albania.

Farewell to Valbona in Albania.
05/08/2024

Farewell to Valbona in Albania.

I loved our 7 hour hike beside the tallest mountain in the Albanian Alos, Maja Jezercë.
05/07/2024

I loved our 7 hour hike beside the tallest mountain in the Albanian Alos, Maja Jezercë.

It means “For Sale” in Albanian.
05/04/2024

It means “For Sale” in Albanian.

Evening in Tirana, Albania near the downtown market.
05/04/2024

Evening in Tirana, Albania near the downtown market.

When our Albanian tour guide arranges for his archaeologist sister to guide us through a famous historical ruins. Then, ...
05/02/2024

When our Albanian tour guide arranges for his archaeologist sister to guide us through a famous historical ruins. Then, they bring us to meet their parents and we have lunch and sweets together at the waterfront. Unparalleled hospitality.

With my wife Irene in southern Albania. One week into a two week adventure to a place few North Americans visit.
05/02/2024

With my wife Irene in southern Albania. One week into a two week adventure to a place few North Americans visit.

Found an Albanian side hustle. Name change unnecessary.
05/01/2024

Found an Albanian side hustle. Name change unnecessary.

With our guide, Arges, and our Ancaster friends in Gjirokastër, Albania. Spectacular scenery, hospitality, food. So glad...
05/01/2024

With our guide, Arges, and our Ancaster friends in Gjirokastër, Albania. Spectacular scenery, hospitality, food. So glad to be here.

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We were about 4 km from the front line war with Russia here in Ukraine. We interviewed a Canadian volunteer soldier, Matthew McGill from Calgary (my hometown). I asked him if he had a message for us all on Canada Day. 🇨🇦

Amway salesman uses COVID-19 to sell air system
Amway salesman uses COVID-19 to sell air system

This is what we do every day.
This is what we do every day.

“Grave Misconduct”: The monument man who uses high pressure tactics to sell tombstones to recently bereaved widows. Preview of Monday story. We’re On It. (Cameras Craig Wadman, Phil Pang Story Editor: Vicki Anderson Promo Producer/writer/editor Morgan Roebuck)

Uber hacked! Josephine lost $1000 from her account. The Calgary woman now living in Toronto says Uber did zilch to help. Others tell Consumer SOS they were robbed, too. Story at 6. Short preview.

Happy to report Ghada Afara, her daughter and dog, Bruce -- have a stay of eviction. Ghada's comments make it all worthwhile for me. You are most welcome. #IWorkForTheViewer

25 years ago, I filed the story from Cleveland, Ohio. We profiled the scam artist Frank Abagnale. If you don't know his name, you may remember the movie Catch Me If You Can that starred Leonardo DiCaprio. The movie was based on Abagnale's story, a career which landed him in prison and then on the consulting circuit. We caught up with him in the US because no Canadian bank wanted to be associated with showing how he taught them vigilance. This is fraud prevention month. Frank talks about some of his tricks in the story. #fraudpreventionmonth

Beware: if the bank thinks your Visa or other credit card PIN is too easy, they may stick you with the theft loss if you're robbed or defrauded. It happened to Rose. Here's a short preview.

Here's a snippet from my iPhone in Premier Wynne's office. She's speaking to farmer Libby Keenan. Libby tells the premier what she thinks of the $4 million pay for Hydro One's CEO. Wynne responds that help is coming.

PREVIEW of Exclusive report: Toronto woman's mail hijacked; thieves rack up thousands in charges. What she didn't know could cost you. More at 6 on Global News Toronto and online.

The Buzz: VW electric concept bus.

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Sean O’Shea is an award-winning investigative and consumer reporter and is regarded as one of the most tenacious reporters in local television, O’Shea has exposed organized crime figures, scam artists and unscrupulous contractors – at frequent risk (he was assaulted on air by biker gang members who attacked him with a fire extinguisher.) A passionate advocate for consumer rights, O’Shea has uncovered scores of scams and has helped viewers recover hundreds of thousands of dollars in over-billed or wrongfully charged services. O’Shea stands up for viewers in his consumer action segment, Consumer SOS. His reporting helps families spend their dollars wisely on products and services including travel, home renovations, telecommunications and entertainment. Born in Calgary, O’Shea began his career at CBC Television. He has also worked in radio and print journalism. He attended Carleton University in Ottawa and is a graduate of the University of Regina, School of Journalism.

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