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03/22/2013

Use Bluetooth? Protect Yourself from Hacking Scams

Cell phone users are increasingly turning to Bluetooth technology to talk - hands free - on their phones. But as this high tech tool gains popularity in the US and Canada, scammers are finding ways to exploit it.

02/12/2013

Phony Officials Trick Consumers into "Verifying" Info on Do Not Call Registry

Scammers have been making phone calls posing as representatives of the National Do Not Call Registry. The calls claim to provide an opportunity to sign up for the registry or ask consumers to verify their info. Of course, the callers are really trying to solicit personal information, which opens victims up to identity fraud.

02/01/2013

Wave of Telemarketing Scams Target Seniors

Seniors nationwide are reporting pushy, suspicious telemarketing calls from businesses going by the names "Senior Emergency Care," "Senior Safety Alert" or "Senior Safe Alert." Follow our advice to tell a legitimate sales call from a telemarketing scam.

12/29/2012

Watch Out for Malware Disguised as Sudoku Generator

A scam that promises unlimited Sudoku puzzles is extra tempting this time of year. Scammers are using a malware trick from the 1990s to fool users into downloading a virus.

12/06/2012

Baby Recliner Manufacturer Refuses Government Request for Recall

Five infant deaths have been linked to Nap Nanny recliners, and 70 consumers have filed complaints after their babies fell out of the recliners.

11/30/2012

Text Message Gift Card Scam is Back for the Holidays

The gift card text message scam is back with a vengeance this holiday shopping season. Shoppers across the country are reporting receiving spam text messages, called smishing, saying they won pricey gift card.

11/26/2012

Websites Selling Fake Goods Lure Cyber Monday Shoppers

This Cyber Monday, be extra careful when buying online. Even the most savvy online shoppers are finding themselves stumbling onto websites selling counterfeit goods.

11/16/2012

Clicking 'Like'? You are Helping Spam Go Viral

You've seen them: photos that have ten of thousands of "likes" and a caption that promises something amazing. Despite what these pics claim to be, they are just a way for shady businesses to make money off Facebook.

10/19/2012

Just Hang Up on New Twist in Jamaican Phone Scam

A classic scam is back in action! Jamaican scammers are calling unsuspecting consumers across the country, but this time they are pretending to be representatives of BBB.

10/05/2012

Paid Your Taxes Online? Don't Get Fooled by Fake IRS Email

Pay your taxes online this year? Scammers are hoping to grab the attention of the many Americans who filed electronically. Watch your inbox for this latest round of phishing scams that poses as an IRS email.

09/20/2012

Fake Attorney Website Sparks FBI Investigation

Be extra careful when hiring a lawyer, or you could end up giving away personal information and money to a scam artist. The FBI is warning attorneys and their clients to be on the lookout for scam websites that use real lawyers' information.

09/13/2012

Email with "Visual Voicemail" Have Scam Attached

Keep a careful eye on your work email this week! Fake "visual voicemail" emails are making the rounds. These emails appear to contain a new voicemail message, but click the attachment and you'll end up at a scam website.

07/31/2012

Free Gift Card Scam Uses BBB Name

BBB joined Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy as another established brand used to promote fake gift cards. Don’t bother trying to redeem this offer. It’s just a trick to get your email address, cell number and other personal information.

07/31/2012

Email Phishing Scam Hijacks BBB Name, Again!

A new scam using the BBB name popped up this morning, and has been received by consumers and businesses across the U.S. and Canada…including many BBB offices!

07/10/2012

Watch Out for Job Seeker Scams Stealing Business Names

A savvy job seeker always checks out a business before going on an interview. But what happens when that company's name is just a cover for a scam?


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