Tag: consumer affairs
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Voice of consumer: ‘Kidnapping’ call can be terrifying, but it’s a scam
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 money right away. I talked to one woman who was…
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Voice of consumer: Check charities carefully before donating to hurricane relief
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A lot of you might be looking for ways to help the victims of Hurricane Florence, but make sure to keep an eye out for scammers. Unfortunately, whenever we see tragedies or natural disasters, we also see crooks come out in full force to take…
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Voice of consumer: Check charities carefully before donating to hurricane relief
A lot of you might be looking for ways to help the victims of Hurricane Florence, but make sure to keep an eye out for scammers. Unfortunately, whenever we see tragedies or natural disasters, we also see crooks come out in full force to take advantage of the situation. You may not know that Call…
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Voice of consumer: You have Medicare questions, UnitedHealthcare has answers
The enrollment period for Medicare is just around the corner, and this week you can talk with local experts who can answer questions you may have about the process. This week marks National Medicare Education Week. It’s being put on by UnitedHealthcare, and the company is even holding a free seminar that is open to…
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Voice of consumer: You have Medicare questions, UnitedHealthcare has answers
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The enrollment period for Medicare is just around the corner, and this week you can talk with local experts who can answer questions you may have about the process. This week marks National Medicare Education Week. It’s being put on by UnitedHealthcare, and the company…
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No vacancy at apartment advertised online
If you’re looking online to rent or buy a home, watch for scams. One young woman reached out to our 11 Call for Action team because she lost nearly $1,000 to a hoax. You might have seen this story on KKTV 11 News. Sierra responded to an online ad for an apartment in Colorado Springs.…
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No vacancy at apartment advertised online
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save If you’re looking online to rent or buy a home, watch for scams. One young woman reached out to our 11 Call for Action team because she lost nearly $1,000 to a hoax. You might have seen this story on KKTV 11 News. Sierra responded…
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Voice of the consumer: New law makes it easier to protect credit score, prevent identity theft
Soon you will have more options to protect your credit score. A federal law goes into effect this month that will allow you to freeze your credit score for free, and you can get yearlong fraud alerts. Your credit isn’t the only thing you should monitor; you should also keep an eye on your child’s…
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Voice of the consumer: New law makes it easier to protect credit score, prevent identity theft
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Soon you will have more options to protect your credit score. A federal law goes into effect this month that will allow you to freeze your credit score for free, and you can get yearlong fraud alerts. Your credit isn’t the only thing you should…