scams

If you're planning to pick up a gift card for someone on your Christmas shopping list, you need to be aware of an evil new gift card scam that has already drained hundreds of their hard-earned dollars.

I tend to be very paranoid whenever I'm swiping my bank credit card. This new report of a card skimmer found by police at a Missouri gas station is the reason why.

Well, you have to give the scammers some credit. At least they're being very creative in their efforts to rip of law-abiding Missouri people. There's a new campaign underway trying to convince people that the state is about to send buffaloes over to roam their land and no, I'm not making this up.

I would love 5 minutes alone with all the scammers of the world. I get so many spam calls on my phone every single day. If you live in Missouri, there are 5 area codes in particular that you should absolutely never answer.

So you've received a text or email from the Illinois Secretary of State's office, and it looks official. It's got the right logo, it's got the right masthead, so it's obviously legit, right?

Hannibal Board of Public Works officials advise customers to be alert for con artists who may impersonate utility workers.

Missouri Attorney General's office representatives will be in flood-ravaged parts of the state starting Friday, offering tips to help victims avoid clean-up scams and price-gouging.

Quincy Police warn of the potential for scams during cleanup following Monday's severe thunderstorm.

(HANNIBAL)—After the storm comes the cleanup and the scammers. Hannibal city officials encourage you to only hire credible, licensed companies and exercise caution before you hire.