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Five tips for hiring a contractor
Call for Action received another complaint against a contractor who is no stranger to CFA. Read to find out what happened and the five things you should do before hiring a contractor.
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Stranger gains legal power over mother
A Lathrop, Mo., man was stunned to learn a stranger had convinced the his mother to sign over her legal rights. Read more of how to protect your aging parents from con men.
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Top scam warning signs
A new book offers way for you to protect yourself from scam artists.
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Foreclosure scam making the rounds
A foreclosure scam is popping up where the scammer offers a way for the homeowner to stay in their home and get rid of their debt. Housing experts warn homeowners not to fall for it.
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Man accused of cheating tornado victims
The Missouri Attorney General charged two contractors with cheating Joplin tornado victims out of thousands of dollars.
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Broke business costs consumer thousands
When consumers pay money to a business that goes broke, it can be nearly impossible for them to collect their cash. But they do have options.
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FTC shuts down 2 popular infomercials
The golden age of infomercials may be behind us. Now, the FTC is pulling the plug on some of them.
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The only time to buy extended warranties
Next time you buy a new car, HDTV or maybe even a toaster, the sales clerk will probably ask you if you want to buy an extended warranty.
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Simple ways to stop unwanted junk mail
From Earth Day in April 2011 to Earth Day 2012 - exactly one year - Doug Wiegand received 65 pounds of junk mail.
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The best and worst hotel chains
In time for the summer travel season, Consumer Reports Thursday announced Ratings of 44 of the nation's biggest hotel chains based on a survey of more than 22,000 readers.
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7 tips to finding a great hotel rate
This year, an overnight stay is expected to cost an average of $107, up 5 percent from 2011, according to lodging analyst PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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Kids mistaking new detergent for candy
Children are mistaking colorful laundry detergent pods for candy.
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Keith King - Call For Action Reporter
Keith is an award winning investigative reporter with the 41 Action News Call For Action unit. Since becoming a member of the 41 Action News team in 1996, Keith has received two Emmy awards and two KAB awards for his reporting and investigations.
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