KMBC 9 News has launched Scam School, a series on spotting the warning signs of scam texts and calls so you can protect your money and your family.
KMBC 9 News, a local TV outlet, has started a series called Scam School. It aims to teach viewers the warning signs of scams. The station says scammers are getting smarter and are going after both you and the people you love.
The station points to two common ways scammers reach people: a strange text message and an unexpected phone call. Scam School promises to show the warning signs of each. The goal, in the station's words, is to help protect you, your family and your money.
The message is aimed at everyone, not just one group. The station says scammers target you and the people close to you. That means a scam can reach you directly, or it can reach a parent, a child or another relative who may not know what to look for.
The material released so far is short. It does not say how many episodes there will be, when they air, or which specific scams and warning signs will be covered. It also does not give any numbers on how many people are targeted or how much money is lost.
A strange text or an unexpected call can be a scam, so learn the warning signs and share them with your family.
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