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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.

06/15/2012

President Obama is Not Offering to Pay Your Utility Bills

A new scam is claiming that President Obama will pay your utility bills through a new federal program. Customers in several states have reported the scam.

06/04/2012

Is There Science Behind Scams?

Ever wonder how scammers do what they do? FINRA Investor Education Foundation provides some interesting theories on the science behind scams. Here are some of the most common tactics:

05/23/2012

Scammers Fake Facebook Account Cancellation Notices

A clever scam in the form of a fake Facebook account cancellation email is making the rounds. Don’t let the threat of losing your account trick you into installing malware on your computer.

05/11/2012

Don't Fall for Fake Amazon.com Cancellati​on Emails

Online shoppers beware! The latest email phishing scam looks just like an order cancellation notice from Amazon.com. Be sure to double check suspicious emails you receive from the online retailer before clicking on any links.

05/01/2012

Scammers Replicate Verizon's Email Bill Alerts

Consumers nationwide are receiving fake emails that are almost identical to the real alerts many Verizon customers get to remind them of their monthly payments.

01/23/2012

Watch Out for New Wave of Fake BBB.org Emails

Businesses and consumers across the country have been hit by an on-going email scam that appears to be from a bbb.org address. Now, a new wave of fake BBB emails is using a different strategy to scam recipients into downloading a virus.

08/02/2011

Watch Out for False Promises from OnlineBusinessScams.com

BBB cautions consumers to watch out for OnlineBusinessScams.com, a website that is falsely charging for BBB complaint resolution services.

04/05/2011

BBB Urges Consumers to Make Smart Solar Energy Investments

With warm weather approaching and many consumers looking to stick to a budget when making home improvements, many are turning to green solar energy as a solution. BBB advises consumers to be smart about investing in any home improvement project.


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