Protecting Your Money
Hosted by President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South Randy Hutchinson shares how you can protect and ensure a healthy financial future.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has temporarily shut down the company Top Healthcare Options Insurance Agency Inc. due to allegations that it deceived consumers about its health insurance products. And, it's the first company to do so.
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A recent $27 million fraud case is highlighting the warning signs of Ponzi schemes, including promises of high returns with little risk and the use of fake financial documents.
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Regulators warn that AI companion chatbots may pose emotional and safety risks to children and teens, urging parents to set boundaries and monitor their use.
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Cybercriminals are increasingly using fake sponsored ads on search engines and social media to impersonate trusted brands and steal consumers’ personal and financial information, making it important to verify websites before making purchases or entering sensitive data.
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Consumers are urged to research charities before donating vehicles, following regulators' allegations that a fundraising scheme misled donors about how their contributions would be used.
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Scammers often target weight loss goals with misleading claims, fake endorsements, and hard-to-cancel “free trials.” Randy Hutchinson, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, says that consumers should research products, read the fine print, and consult a doctor before buying.
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Randy Hutchinson, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, discusses the rising threat of impersonation scams, which have become the most frequently reported type of fraud to the Federal Trade Commission.
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This month, WKNO’s Gallery 1091 shines the spotlight on Tennessee Craft Southwest, which champions the local fine craft movement and our state’s handmade heritage.
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Watch as Attorney Ben Crump calls for Nolan Wells death investigation.
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Collierville High School graduates Hayden Hooper and Maggie Dinstuhl reflect on representing Memphis at the Jimmy Awards, performing in a Broadway tribute to "Chicago," and pursuing careers in musical theatre.
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The complete report points to more than $100 million in "waste, fraud and abuse." Who fixes the problem is still being debated.
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The investigation continues into the death of a Black teenager in Mississippi whose body was found after he was left on an island.
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This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s “Behind the Headlines,” candidate for Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery joins host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries.
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New plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceXAI and Stability AI say the companies' AI tools were used to make sexually explicit images of them as children.