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$23 Million Up For Grabs for Homeowners
We found more than $23 million of your tax dollars here in KC to buy and rehab foreclosed homes. It's a government program just underway, and little has been spent. Here's how you could find a new home for the holidays.
Choir Clothes Locked Inside Closed Dry Cleaner
A Raytown student's dress clothes for a choir concert at Carnegie Hall are locked inside a dry cleaner. See how fast Call For Action gets results. Video Video
Medicare Part D Choice Comes Down to Money
When it comes to prescription drug coverage with Medicare, it can be tough for seniors to pick one. Video Video
'Cramming' Extra Charges On Your Phone Bill
Two attorneys general are looking into these extra charges crammed onto your phone bill. Think it can't happen to you -- it happened to Call For Action. Video Video
Tale of the Tape Inside A Shipping Store
Just in time for the holidays, a metro woman wants you to see the video of how her package was wrapped. Plus, how to prevent damaged items. Video Video
Consumer Tips
Scam Artists Target Metro Seniors
The Johnson County district attorney says scammers are posing as Social Security and Medicare representatives.
Medicare Prescription Help On The Way
Call For Action is once again making medicare prescription drug sign-up easy. Find out how to get free help choosing the right plan for your needs.
FDA Says Flush Some Medicine Down The Toilet
The FDA is putting out a list of drugs it says can be flushed down the toilet even though drugs have been known to show up in the water supply.
FTC Targets Up-Front Mortgage Fees
It's illegal in Missouri, and now the FTC is considering action against the up-front fees companies charge to help you save your home.
Thoughts on Free Credit Reports Wanted by FTC
The FTC wants your comments on the rule that allows you to get a free credit report each year. The proposed amendments target the confusing ads for these reports that end up costing money.

INSIDE | See the FTC's Credit Report Video.


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