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03/21/2013
Consumers are suspicious of calls they’re receiving about qualifying for government grants. This has become a popular means of defrauding people, as many are not familiar with government grants.
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03/12/2013
Consumers aren’t the only victims of fraud. Every year, thousands of small businesses are targets of fraudulent or deceptive sales practices. Protect your business from scams by learning what to look out for.
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03/06/2013
From phishing emails to unsecure websites to smishing texts, technology can be a minefield for hackers and scammers.
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02/19/2013
Scammers have been making phone calls posing as representatives of the National Do Not Call Registry. Here's how the scam works.
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01/30/2013
Scammers are tapping into the personal data available through Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn to pose as your friends in fraudulent emails.
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01/24/2013
Similar to popular email phishing scams, 'catfishing' scams occur when a scammer assumes a persona and then creates an entire false identity. BBB offers a few warning signs of catfishing.
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01/17/2013
Searching for coupons online is an easy way to save money. Unfortunately, it's also an easy way to give your name and contact information to scammers.
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01/15/2013
BBB offers tips for consumers who are interested in paperless e-receipts.
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12/14/2012
The gift card text message scam is back with a vengeance this holiday season. BBB warns consumers be cautious.
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12/12/2012
If you find the ease of shopping from home online more to your liking, BBB urges you to keep a few things in mind. These tips can help you keep you and your online shopping experience scam-free.
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11/19/2012
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday make up a busy weekend for holiday shoppers.
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11/13/2012
Looking forward to the holidays? So are scammers. Better Business Bureau is warning holiday shoppers and donors to know the red flags and to be on their guard for this season's holiday scams.
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10/30/2012
As Hurricane Sandy makes its way up the East Coast, BBB is reminding those who experience storm damage to take precaution when cleaning up and making repair decisions.
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09/20/2012
Before your invest your earnings, it is important to check for scams and verify credibility of the investment firm. BBB offers key strategies to use when interested in investing.
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09/17/2012
BBB is warning consumers about Worldwide Management Group, a timeshare reselling business, that is reportedly contacting timeshare owners and claiming to have a buyer for the property.
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