Tag: consumer affairs
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Voice of the consumer: Let go of the clutter in your life
I’ll admit it. I live with clutter. I have a pile of papers that lives next to my computer. It goes with me to every home in which I’ve lived. The “pile” shows up in other areas of my home. It is in the junk drawer where the pile goes when guests arrive, in my…
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Voice of the consumer: ‘Travel deals’ aren’t always a bargain
Now that shorts and flip flops have given way to boots and heavy coats, you might be dreaming of your next getaway to a warm and sunny destination. If so, you might be tempted by a group of telemarketers who have called my cell more than a dozen times in the last few weeks. They…
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Voice of the consumer: Be your own judge of apps that block unwanted calls
You won a free vacation! Not so fast. You’ve added your number to the Do Not Call Registry, and you still keep receiving those annoying robocalls. Maybe you’ve contacted your phone provider and requested certain numbers be blocked. The unwanted calls still keep coming. Experts recommend a number of apps to regain control of your…
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Voice of the consumer: Real estate wire fraud an epidemic
If you’re getting ready to buy a home or know someone who is, please, please warn them about the growing crime of real estate wire fraud. I just talked to a friend who is an Arizona Realtor. He told me what happened to a client who didn’t heed his warnings. She became a victim and…
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Voice of the consumer: Gift cards are only for gifts, otherwise it’s a scam
The only reason you should buy a gift card is to give it as a gift. If someone asks you to buy a gift card as a form of a payment, it’s a scam. More and more often, con artists are demanding payments by gift cards. Just remember, legitimate companies are not going to accept…
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Voice of the consumer: Scam shortchanges mystery shopper
Last week, a man reached out to our 11 Call for Action team when he was tricked into thinking he landed a new job as a mystery shopper. It turns out it was just a scam, and he lost hundreds of dollars. David told me he was excited when he got a text saying he…
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Voice of the consumer: Thanksgiving food drives underway
This week may be all about Halloween, but it is also a good time to start thinking ahead to Thanksgiving. Silver Key Senior Services is preparing Thanksgiving meals for local seniors, and it is very low on supplies. “We have about 1,200 older adults that come through every month to get their groceries from Silver…
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Voice of the consumer: Get free legal advice
If you are looking for legal advice this week, local attorneys will be available to answer your questions. It’s all part of Legal Resource Day, which is being put on by the Colorado Judicial Department. “We’ve realized, we the judicial branch, that more and more people, for whatever reason, be it financial or otherwise, are…
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Voice of consumer: Renters’ rights 101 workshop offered by city
One of the most common topics that we get calls about is renters’ rights, and this week the Colorado Springs Community Development Division is holding an informational workshop to help answer questions you might have. The city held the first of two “Renter Rights 101” workshops last week, and another one is being held Wednesday.…
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Voice of consumer: ‘Kidnapping’ call can be terrifying, but it’s a scam
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It’s one of the most terrifying calls you can get: your child is in danger. Several of you have gotten a call just like that this past week, but it’s just a scam. Con artists claim they kidnapped your child or grandchild and they demand…