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The Missouri Attorney General is warning Missourians to keep an eye out for scammers trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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…
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…
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…
Continue ReadingBOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities are warning Mid-Missourians about a potential scam related to the new coronavirus. The Boonville Police Department…
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,…
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…
Continue ReadingMobile payment apps come with a lot of conveniences, but their popularity also makes them targets for scammers. …
Continue ReadingStarting Monday the Federal Trade Commission is launching Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week.…
Continue ReadingSome new laws could significantly reduce the number of robocalls you get on your phone.…
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill thousands of temporary positions, but the Better Business Bureau says to beware of scams.…
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the Kansas City Chiefs head to Miami for the Superbowl, the Better Business Bureau is warning fans about websites selling…
Continue ReadingThe devastating Australian bushfires spreading across the nation for months are showing no signs of slowing down. …
Continue ReadingPolice are warning Kansas City Chiefs fans to be careful when buying playoff tickets for the game this Sunday.…
Continue ReadingConsumer advocates are warning you not to abbreviate the new year on official documents because it can be easily…
Continue ReadingCon artists have claimed to be from the IRS, Medicare and even the Social Security Administration. Now the Federal Trade Commission is on the list.…
Continue ReadingAmazon’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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