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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DEFENDERS: Scammers posing as contact tracers
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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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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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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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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