Posted: 1:17 PM Taking a job overseas to teach English as a second language... sounds exciting... even glamorous.
But beware... some schools are really sweatshops.
A Colorado Springs man explored a job offer... after hearing from a recruiter via the internet.
Posted: 1:17 PM Beware when you get that knock at your door.
It may be someone looking for a way around the Colorado No Call List.
KKTV's Betty Sexton found a local company... pitching a shopping spree. But now, it's changing the way it does business.
Posted: 1:17 PM A few weeks ago the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado asked us to warn you about a Utah company.
It's been in town promoting its' e-services to would-be business owners.
Posted: 1:17 PM Beware of companies claiming you'll make thousands by setting up your own website and selling products on Ebay.
A couple from Divide says they were misled.
Posted: 1:17 PM Don't go on that spending spree yet.
Another congratulation letter is making the rounds.
This one claims you've won close to a hundred thousand bucks... and comes with a much smaller but enticing... 37-hundred dollar check.
Here's how to spot the warning signs.
Posted: 1:17 PM If you're a senior or you have a senior relative... you'll be alarmed by this Call For Action report.
An overzealous sales rep went too far... pitching a high-priced cleaning system.
Here's a look at what some people will do.
Posted: 1:17 PM One of the most popular websites for meeting friends and hooking up with the opposite sex... can also be a springboard for crooks.
Learn what one woman encountered on ... myspace.com.
Posted: 1:17 PM When your telephone rings because someone's mis-dialed... it can be annoying.
But imagine that happening several times a night... every day of the week.
That was a Pueblo woman's dilemna... till she made a Call For Action.
Posted: 1:17 PM Now that the holidays are right around the corner... the crooks are working overtime to try to snatch your cash.
District Attorney John Newsome has been investigating this one.
Posted: 1:17 PM This is the time of year when a lot of folks take out loans, to help pay off holiday debt. But as one Colorado Springs man learned the hard way, you should always know who you're dealing with.
Posted: 1:17 PM If your car ever gets stuck in the snow and winds up towed... know how to track it down.
A college student found... having conflicting information almost cost her hundreds of dollars.
Posted: 1:17 PM It's one of the most troublesome things about wintertime... navigating big patches of ice on the streets.
You can try being careful... but a Colorado Springs man made a Call for Action... after enduring his icy mess for 30-plus years.
Posted: 1:17 PM If you live in a rental... you might think your landlord's insurance covers you in case of a fire, but that's not true. It only covers the building, not your personal belongings.
If you rent... you should have renter's insurance.
Posted: 1:17 PM Imagine getting an email that says... someone's been paid to kill you.
It's the latest scam circulating, but there's really no reason to be alarmed
Posted: 1:17 PM Scores of people all over town are finding notices... left on their front door.
Only this one isn't from the post office or any delivery service.
In fact it's kind of mysterious.
Posted: 1:17 PM Imagine walking out the door of a tax preparation service... armed with your refund.
H&R Block's offering a debit card which can be used like cash.... within hours of filing your return.
But be aware... a Colorado Springs woman encountered a problem using her card.
Posted: 1:17 PM If your child is involved in an accident at school... or is seriously injured... you... not the school.... may be responsible for the bills.
That's what a Peyton family learned and it's causing serious financial hardships for them.
Posted: 1:17 PM The crooks have gotten more clever with their bogus award letters.
A new one congratulates you on winning a shopper's lottery.
But it's just another scam... aimed at unloading your wallet.