DEFENDERS: Scammers using FBI phone number to trick victims
The FBI says scammers are using the FBI’s real telephone number to trick victims.
Continue ReadingThe FBI says scammers are using the FBI’s real telephone number to trick victims.
Continue ReadingWith so many people shopping online, package deliveries are on the rise and scammers are trying to fool consumers into giving out their personal information.
Continue ReadingThe Federal Trade Commission is warning Facebook and WhatsApp users of a possible scam going around during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingDuring the early months of the pandemic, you might have noticed getting pesky robocalls wasn’t happening as much.
Continue ReadingAs Congress talks through a second COVID-19 stimulus package, scammers are taking advantage of the time in between.
Continue ReadingThe Federal Trade Commission is issuing warnings to companies and individuals to stop selling fraudulent products claiming cures or treatments for COVID-19.
Continue ReadingSome 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 personal gain. For example, some potential victims might get an unsolicited message through text, email or on social media saying that they have come into contact with someone who has
Continue ReadingIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state attorneys general are actively investigating price gouging cases across the United States.
Continue ReadingFederal agencies are warning about a scam going around as many states and cities mandate face coverings.
Continue ReadingThe Missouri Attorney General is warning Missourians to keep an eye out for scammers trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt confirms his office is investigating 951 price gouging complaints related to COVID-19. The number of consumer complaints has increased every week since mid-March when ABC 17 News started monitoring the data. The number of complaints reported on April 10 are 30 times higher than they were
Continue ReadingThe FBI, state attorneys general and other agencies are alerting Americans to possible COVID-19 stimulus check scams.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Attorney General’s office said it has received more than 500 price gouging complaints in the past two weeks related to COVID-19. Chris Nuelle, Press Secretary with the Missouri Attorney General’s office, said it has received 534 complaints as of Wednesday. Attorney General Eric Schmitt says some of the top
Continue ReadingThe FBI is warning about hackers hijacking video conferences and online classrooms through the popular software called Zoom.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is warning of potential price gouging that could affect the medical supply chain in containing the spread of COVID-19. According to the state’s AG’s office, a supply shortage could potentially cause a spike in prices. As of now, the Missouri Hospital Association has not reported a
Continue ReadingBOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities are warning Mid-Missourians about a potential scam related to the new coronavirus. The Boonville Police Department says there is a man apparently going around the area in a van claiming he can make house calls to take blood and test for the coronavirus for $55. Police are asking anyone who has
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is asking Missourians to be on the lookout for potential scams related to COVID-19, or coronavirus. Schmitt said consumers need to be on the lookout for a large increase in prices. In most cases, price gouging could be seen with possible price increases on hand sanitizer,
Continue ReadingThe BBB says consumers should be on the lookout for fake cures, phony prevention measures and other coronavirus cons.
Continue ReadingA report from the Federal Trade Commission shows romance scam artists made about $201 million.
Continue ReadingMobile payment apps come with a lot of conveniences, but their popularity also makes them targets for scammers.
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