DEFENDERS: Missouri AG reports more than 500 COVID-19 price gouging complaints
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Attorney General’s office said it has received more than 500 price gouging complaints in the past two weeks…
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DEFENDERS: FBI warns about hackers ‘Zoom Bombing’
The FBI is warning about hackers hijacking video conferences and online classrooms through the popular software called Zoom.…
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DEFENDERS: Beware of COVID-19 stimulus check scams
The FBI, state attorneys general and other agencies are alerting Americans to possible COVID-19 stimulus check scams.…
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DEFENDERS: Missouri Attorney General monitoring medical supplies price gouging
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is warning of potential price gouging that could affect the medical supply chain in…
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DEFENDERS: Missouri Attorney General warning about coronavirus scams
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is asking Missourians to be on the lookout for potential scams related to COVID-19,…
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DEFENDERS: BBB warns about coronavirus scams
The BBB says consumers should be on the lookout for fake cures, phony prevention measures and other coronavirus cons.…
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Levees remain damaged as communities prepare for more Missouri River flooding
The spring outlook for 2020 is showing flooding can be expected again. Some experts even hint that it could be worse than last year.…
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Water bottles cause choking hazard, Honda calls back minivans
A popular water bottle brand is pulling millions of children’s water bottles from shelves and carmaker Honda announced a recall for thousands of…
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Large law enforcement presence in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies are on scene investigating an incident west of Columbia. Jeff Pitts, public…
Continue Reading RECALL ROUNDUP: Insulin pump and some Ford cars being recalled
The FDA issued a recall for a popular insulin pump and Ford Motors is recalling thousands of…
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DEFENDERS: Be cautious when using mobile payment apps
Mobile payment apps come with a lot of conveniences, but their popularity also makes them targets for scammers. …
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Large police presence on North Creasy Springs Road
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police are currently investigating an incident in the 5100 block of North Creasy Springs Road. Columbia Police, Boone…
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DEFENDERS: Watch out for scammers during tax season
Starting Monday the Federal Trade Commission is launching Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week.…
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DEFENDERS: New law meant to reduce robocalls
Some new laws could significantly reduce the number of robocalls you get on your phone.…
Continue Reading Sleepers recalled over safety concerns
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents about infant sleepers that could suffocate…
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DEFENDERS: Warning about Census job scams
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill thousands of temporary positions, but the Better Business Bureau says to beware of scams.…
Continue Reading RECALL ROUNDUP: Millions of Toyota and Honda cars recalled for safety concerns
Two of Japan’s biggest carmakers announced recalls over safety concerns for millions of…
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DEFENDERS: BBB warning Chiefs fans of fake merchandise on the internet
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the Kansas City Chiefs head to Miami for the Superbowl, the Better Business Bureau is warning fans about websites selling…
Continue Reading RECALL ROUNDUP: Nissan and Toyota calling back thousands of vehicles
Automaker Nissan announced the company is recalling about 300,000 vehicles because of airbag…
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DEFENDERS: Donating to Australia wildfires safely
The devastating Australian bushfires spreading across the nation for months are showing no signs of slowing down. …
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