Updated: 02/08/2013 - Excel Energy is warning customers about a jump in phone scams with impersonators using the Excel name.

Updated: 01/23/2013 - Lately you've been telling me about crazy crooks calling you trying to steal your identity and your cash. I just wanted to pass on the latest ones, even though I've warned you about them before.

Updated: 10/30/2012 - Now that pictures of Superstorm Sandy are everywhere the crooks will be out looking to take advantage of your generosity.

Updated: 09/04/2012 - Thanks to two Springs viewers who called in to the Call for Action hotline Tuesday, September 4th. They told us about some crazy crooks who were after their money.

Updated: 07/19/2012 - Don't forget you can talk to an attorney with the El Paso County Bar Association free of charge on Thursday, July 19th.

Updated: 05/09/2012 - Thanks so much to Ilene, Barb, and Joan for taking calls during our 11Call for Action Ask an Expert segment. They know so much about the soil, fertilizers, plants, shrubs, and trees.

Updated: 03/01/2012 - Beware using a Las Vegas company called Personally Yours. The business which sells personalized clothing is accused of taking money from customers and not delivering products on time or not delivering them at all.

Updated: 02/21/2012 - Lately we've been hearing about bank charges and fees as they relate to our debit cards. Now a look at chargeback policies as they relate to your credit cards.

Updated: 02/07/2012 - Crooks just sent a message to an 11News smartphone. It claims we've been selected for a $1,000 shopping spree. It's all a bunch of baloney!

Updated: 02/06/2012 - Thanks to Christine for telling me about this scam. She received a check in the mail from a group using the name American Consumer Opinion. It wasn't the legitimate Texas research company... just a crook looking to rip her off!