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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DEFENDERS: Price gouging complaints reach nearly 1,000 in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt confirms his office is investigating 951 price gouging complaints related to…
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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 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: 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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Boonville police warn of possible scam related to coronavirus
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities are warning Mid-Missourians about a potential scam related to the new coronavirus. The Boonville Police Department…
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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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A report from the Federal Trade Commission shows romance scam artists made about $201…
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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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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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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DEFENDERS: Counterfeit Kansas City Chiefs playoff tickets circulating
Police are warning Kansas City Chiefs fans to be careful when buying playoff tickets for the game this Sunday.…
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DEFENDERS: Don’t abbreviate 2020 on documents
Consumer advocates are warning you not to abbreviate the new year on official documents because it can be easily…
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Con artists have claimed to be from the IRS, Medicare and even the Social Security Administration. Now the Federal Trade Commission is on the list.…
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DEFENDERS: Kids using Amazon’s Alexa to order gifts
Amazon’s Alexa is obeying orders, this time from kids ordering their own Christmas gifts. According to a recent report, gifts are arriving at home…
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