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In The News: Re-Modeling, Cashiers, Cosmetic Surgery

Family Trying to Re-Model Homes Says It Was Scammed By Two Companies

JACKSONVILLE, FL — Denise Staplefoote and her family are still trying to deal with their re-modeling nightmare.

“All of this wood needs to be replaced, it was not done,” says Staplefoote.

Staplefoote hired All Star Construction to replace her roof and install the new vinyl.

The company pulled the proper permits using an agents state license.

“They left the wall in that condition and the windows have not been trimmed,” says Staplefoote.

Police in Dutchess say cashiers are being scammed

POUGHKEEPSIE - Town police are searching for two suspects in connection with an ongoing scam that has been occurring at businesses along the U.S. Route 9 business corridor.

Police said the suspects approach cashiers, asking for change for either a $10 or $100 bill, then, when the cashier opens the register drawer, “the suspect uses quick hand movements to confuse” him or her before reaching into the drawer and “making a mess of the bills.”

After the suspects claim, “I am short, you owe me,” and leave, the cashiers find themselves short on money, according to police.

Women Scammed Into Botched Cosmetic Procedures

A warning for women willing to pay for a flawless face: some cosmetic procedures can turn ugly, when placed in the wrong hands.

Several women have come forward after being disfigured by botched cosmetic injections.

Katrina Kalanick of Fresno thought she was receiving collagen injections by a licensed physician. But she instead received industrial grade silicone, which led to a disfiguring, painful lump.