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Tok man escapes Alaska State Troopers after high speed chase
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The Alaska State Troopers (AST) were patrolling the Tok area on Thursday at 8:33 a.m. when they spotted a 1995 Dodge sedan with expired registration, dating back to 2014. Subsequently, AST initiated a traffic stop. According to AST, the driver initially yielded but then sped away...
Fraudulent puppy advertisements rack up victims in Alaska, reports show
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - An increasing number of scams in recent years has used a seemingly innocent front - puppy advertisements. Alaska has taken the brunt of these scams. In a puppy scam, the victim responds to a fraudulent advertisement, usually online, and is tricked into paying either a deposit or the full price upfront. Sometimes scammers will continue to tack on additional fees and bills, sometimes citing unexpected shipping problems or veterinary needs. The promised puppy, however, never arrives.
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