DEFENDERS: IRS warns about stimulus check scam
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Internal Revenue Service is warning about a new wave of COVID-19 related scams regarding stimulus checks. The IRS says…
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DEFENDERS: Scams circulating as second stimulus check are issued
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A second round of stimulus checks are getting sent to most Americans, and scammers are trying to monetize. The Better Business…
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DEFENDERS: Look out for scammers selling fake vaccines
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As coronavirus vaccines are distributed across the country, scammers are taking advantage of consumers eager for a…
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DEFENDERS: Experts explain benefits of air purification machines to slow the spread of COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the colder weather months here, more people will be spending time inside. Some might be looking at what options they have…
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DEFENDERS: Puppy scams see sharp rise in 2020
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More and more people are buying puppies at an all-time high. The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically increased the demand for…
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DEFENDERS: Spotting fake websites while shopping online this holiday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More people are expected to do their holiday shopping online because of the coronavirus pandemic, which means there’s an…
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DEFENDERS: Utility scams increase during the holiday season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Holiday’s can be a stressful time and scammers are taking advantage of it. During this time of year, Ameren is reminding…
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DEFENDERS: Scammers creating fake holiday events online
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, scammers are looking for ways to trick you this holiday season. With the…
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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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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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Some people are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to try and get people’s money. Scammers are finding ways to use contact tracing for their…
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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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