Author: Jenna Middaugh KKTV 11 News
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Voice of the consumer: Scammers preying on hopes, fears during pandemic
Now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization for two COVID-19 vaccines, people should beware of scammers trying to capitalize on this milestone. I recently spoke with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser about what Coloradans should look out for to avoid falling for a vaccine scam. “Whenever there’s news, something…
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Voice of the consumer: Counterfeit websites hawking scarce cleaning supplies
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As coronavirus cases continue to skyrocket in Colorado and across the country, scammers are looking for any chance to take advantage. If you’ve gone to the grocery store recently, you’ve probably noticed things like toilet paper, paper towels and cleaning supplies flying off the shelves…
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Voice of the consumer: Counterfeit websites hawking scarce cleaning supplies
As coronavirus cases continue to skyrocket in Colorado and across the country, scammers are looking for any chance to take advantage. If you’ve gone to the grocery store recently, you’ve probably noticed things like toilet paper, paper towels and cleaning supplies flying off the shelves again. The same thing is happening in stores around the…
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Voice of the consumer: ‘Secret Sister’ gift exchange is a pyramid scheme
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save With the holidays fast approaching, I’m sure many of you will be participating in gift exchanges this year. Our KKTV newsroom is doing a socially distanced Secret Santa to spread joy around the office. Any gift exchange with friends, family members, co-workers or other people…
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Voice of the consumer: ‘Secret Sister’ gift exchange is a pyramid scheme
With the holidays fast approaching, I’m sure many of you will be participating in gift exchanges this year. Our KKTV newsroom is doing a socially distanced Secret Santa to spread joy around the office. Any gift exchange with friends, family members, co-workers or other people you know is a great way to get in the…