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03/08/2013

Watch Out for These Small Business Scams

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.

01/28/2013

Check Tax Preparers Out, Avoid Scams And Turn Down Costly Refund Loans, BBB Advises

The BBB advises taxpayers to take time to check out tax preparers, avoid scams and turn down costly tax refund loans this tax season.

01/09/2013

Better Business Bureau Names “Top Ten Scams” of 2012

The Better Business Bureau investigates thousands of scams every year, and this past year launched two websites to help consumers figure out which offers are real and which ones are possibly frauds.

12/10/2012

BBB Warns Shoppers Of 5 Common Holiday Scams

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is advising consumers to stay alert during the holiday season to avoid falling prey to scammers poised to pounce on careless or overburdened shoppers.

11/02/2012

Tis’ the Season for Holiday Scams – Don’t Let Them Take You for a Swindling Sleigh Ride

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.

10/09/2012

BBB Partners with Western Union to Introduce BBB Scam Stopper

Arlington, VA – October 9, 2012 – Better Business Bureau and Western Union today launched BBB Scam Stopper, an education campaign to help consumers in the United States and Canada avoid common scams that con artists use to commit consumer fraud.

08/13/2012

Protect yourself and your possessions from bogus movers

Rod Davis of Council of Better Business Bureau speaks about protecting yourself from bogus movers.

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.

05/02/2012

Memorial Day Scams Target Military, Families, Supporters

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.

03/01/2012

BBB Advice for Avoiding a Moving Scam

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.

01/24/2012

Avoid Being Super Scammed by Super Bowl Scammers

Feb. 5, the New England Patriots and the New York Giants will compete for the title of National Football League champion. Indianapolis is expecting close to 150,000 visitors for Super Bowl XLVI, many of whom will be out-of-town fans traveling long distances to see their teams compete. Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to use caution when purchasing tickets or travel packages for the big game.

01/23/2012

Puppy Buyers Bark Up the Wrong Tree

Online Puppy-Selling Scam Takes Consumers for a Bad Walk

12/01/2011

BBB Warns Homeowners: Changes to Mortgage Rules Bring Out Scams

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.

11/01/2011

Check Privacy Policy on "Dear Santa" Websites

Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting their child write to a Dear Santa webste this holiday season.

08/18/2011

Watch Out for False Emails Requesting a BBB Rating Verification

BBB cautions businesses and consumers about an email that purports to come from BBB. The email appears to come from a fake BBB address (BBBupdate@post.com) in the Atlanta metro area and falsely requests verification of BBB Ratings.


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