DEFENDERS: Scam targets nurses and acupuncturists
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri licensed nurses and acupuncturists are the newest target in a scam going around the state. The Missouri State Board of…
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DEFENDERS: COVID-19 exposure notification feature currently not available in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Big technology companies like Apple and Google have rolled out new technology alerting users if they’ve possibly been exposed to…
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DEFENDERS: Scammers target Amazon users ahead of Prime Day
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Days before Amazon Prime Day, the Better Business Bureau is warning Amazon users about scammers trying to steal your personal…
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DEFENDERS: Scammers using FBI phone number to trick victims
The FBI says scammers are using the FBI’s real telephone number to trick victims.…
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DEFENDERS: Package text message scams circulating
With so many people shopping online, package deliveries are on the rise and scammers are trying to fool consumers into giving out their personal…
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United Way annual giving campaign starts Friday
Heart of Missouri United Way will be kicking off their 2020 virtual campaign Friday.…
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DEFENDERS: Fake messages offering money, grants during COVID-19 pandemic
The Federal Trade Commission is warning Facebook and WhatsApp users of a possible scam going around during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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DEFENDERS: Robocalls decrease during early months of pandemic but could soon increase
During the early months of the pandemic, you might have noticed getting pesky robocalls wasn’t happening as…
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DEFENDERS: FTC warns of scams as COVID-19 stimulus talks drag on
As Congress talks through a second COVID-19 stimulus package, scammers are taking advantage of the time in between.…
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DEFENDERS: FTC sends warning to hundreds of businesses about fake COVID-19 cures
The Federal Trade Commission is issuing warnings to companies and individuals to stop selling fraudulent products claiming cures or treatments for…
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Columbia Public Schools considers delaying start date amid COVID-19 pandemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is considering delaying the start date for the upcoming school year until after Labor Day. District…
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RECALL ROUNDUP: FDA expands hand sanitizer recall; Ford issues recalls for 26,000 vehicles
The Food and Drug Administration is expanding the list of hand sanitizers that could contain methanol contamination.…
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DEFENDERS: Missouri sets record for price gouging complaints in 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state attorneys general are actively investigating price gouging cases across the United States.…
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DEFENDERS: Beware of mask exemption cards
Federal agencies are warning about a scam going around as many states and cities mandate face…
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Vehicle crashes through building in north Columbia
Firefighters say a building on Paris Road was damaged after an SUV crashed through it late Monday…
Continue Reading Columbia Public Schools releases graduation plans
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools released more information on 2020 graduation plans. The district plans to hold several in-person…
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One arrested in Columbia homicide investigation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police confirm they have arrested one man for his alleged role in a homicide that happened in the 2700 block of Quail…
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: Missouri records more than 800 COVID-19 related deaths
New COVID-19 cases in Missouri dipped just below 200 Saturday. The total number of cases statewide increased to 14,442 on Saturday, an increase of…
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Jefferson City School District spends $2.7 million on tornado repairs
Construction to Jefferson City School District properties is complete after damage from the tornado that ripped through the city in last May.…
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DEFENDERS: Text tricks people into COVID-19 scams
The Missouri Attorney General is warning Missourians to keep an eye out for scammers trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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