Tag: fraud
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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…
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Voice of consumer: Check vents on roof for hail damage
Many of you may be cleaning up from recent hailstorms by fixing your roof and windows, but there’s one item you need to check on to keep your family safe. Make sure to take a close look at the mechanical vents on your roof. This is a good thing for all homeowners to check on…
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Voice of consumer: Check vents on roof for hail damage
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Many of you may be cleaning up from recent hailstorms by fixing your roof and windows, but there’s one item you need to check on to keep your family safe. Make sure to take a close look at the mechanical vents on your roof. This…
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Voice of the consumer: Scam threatens to shut off utilities
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Scammers are trying to convince people they are about to shut off your utilities. We’ve warned you about this scam before, but it’s making the rounds again in our area. Several viewers reached out to our Call for Action team because they got the call,…