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03/14/2013
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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11/12/2012
Looking forward to the holidays? So are the scammers. As many begin to make their holiday gift list and charity donations, unscrupulous scammers are gearing up.
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09/27/2012
Twitter users, don't fall for this! A new scam uses direct messages to tease potential victims with a link to an embarrassing Facebook video. Try to view the clip, and you'll get a virus instead.
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08/13/2012
Better Business Bureau is advising voters to be on the lookout for the growing number of scams that are likely to continue leading up to the Presidential election.
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08/13/2012
Rod Davis of Council of Better Business Bureau speaks about protecting yourself from bogus movers.
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06/20/2012
With the cost of college outpacing inflation and crimping family budgets, students and their families are eager to find scholarships and other awards to help pay for higher education. Better Business Bureau advises students and their parents to be wary of websites, seminars or other schemes that promise to find scholarships, grants or financial aid packages for an upfront fee.
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05/16/2012
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans. BBB is urging consumers and donors to be on the lookout for deals that seem too good to be true, and for disreputable charities.
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03/16/2012
Following a few simple rules when selecting a mover will go a long way toward protecting yourself from being victimized by scams this moving season.
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02/14/2012
Market Research released a report last month stating that dating services are a $2.1 billion industry, with online dating representing 53 percent of the market. With an estimated 1,500 online dating sites, according to Market Research, Better Business Bureau advises those consumers looking for love to be cautious and thoroughly research sites before committing their heart and money.
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01/20/2012
An email scam using BBB's name and logo continues to proliferate. Most of the emails contain the subject line “Complaint from your customers" and have a link or attachment containing phishing malware that steals information.
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12/05/2011
Some homeowners who are “under water” with their mortgages can refinance under the new Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), but BBB is warning consumers that scammers are gearing up for the rush of applications.
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11/30/2011
As cyber sales go into full force around the holidays, Better Business Bureau says lookout for unrealistic sales and advertisements.
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11/15/2011
Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting their child write to a Dear Santa webste this holiday season.
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08/03/2011
Better Business Bureau is warning job seekers to proceed with caution before sharing their personal qualifications and inquiring about jobs found online.
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01/10/2011
Being vigilant against fraud is not only important for a company’s bottom line, it also strengthens customer trust in the business. Better Business Bureau highlights seven common scams that prey on small companies.
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