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TOP 5 Scams

1. Aggressive Debt Collection Calls

2. Credit Card Security Code Scam

3. Home Repairs

4. Mail/Email/Telephone solicitation

5. Mortgage Refinance Offers

KCTV5 created the Top 5 Scams list with help from the Kansas and Missouri attorney generals. Both offices have consumer protection tips and scam warnings online. Before you agree to pay or hire anyone, do some research on the sites:

Kansas Attorney General's Office

Missouri Attorney General's Office

Even when you owe a debt, you have the right to be treated civilly. There are rules collection companies must follow to avoid harassing debtors. Read those rules by clicking here.

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