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02/25/2013

BBB Advice: Check For Warning Signs Of Fake Coupons Online

The BBB has 10 tips to help you spot fake coupons online. Extremely high discounts are often a sign of a fraudulent coupon.

02/21/2013

Consumer Fraud Task Force Warns Of Predatory Jamaican Lottery Scams

The Consumer Fraud Task Force urges bi-state residents to be alert for signs that friends or family members have been trapped by the notorious schemes.

12/27/2012

Resolve To Be A Smarter Consumer With BBB's 10 Suggested Resolutions

The BBB has 10 suggested New Year's Resolutions to help you have a safe, scam-free 2013.

09/26/2012

Classified Sites Could be a Breeding Ground for Scams, BBB Warns

In the past 12 months, Better Business Bureau has received close to 200 complaints nationally from consumers who have been scammed in some way after responding to a classified on Craigslist. BBB warns consumers to be cautious when responding to a classified posted on Craigslist, especially a job or home rental posting.

02/06/2012

Connecticut Better Business Bureau Helps Consumers Spot Fake Online Reviews

Professional writers can stack websites with positive comments about a particular company’s products or services – or negative feedback about their competitors.

02/03/2012

Buyer Beware as Shoddy Knock-offs Infiltrate the Internet

For bargain-hunters looking for name-brand items at discount prices online, Better Business Bureau offers advice on avoiding web-based rip-off schemes.

12/13/2011

BBB Alert: Five Holiday Scams To Avoid

Consumers who let down their guard during the hectic holiday season can easily fall prey to scammers poised to pounce on careless or overburdened shoppers, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns.

10/13/2011

Scammers Use Children’s Social Security Numbers to Steal Their Identities

Child identity theft is a growing crime that damages the pristine credit reports of children. Scammers use inactive Social Security numbers they find online – most of which are assigned to children under the age of 18 who have not started using them yet – and sell them to help people establish fake credit. Protecting a child’s innocent, clean record is something that every parent needs to do.

05/11/2011

Check the Check says Carol

Con artists are good at making fake checks. Just ask the thousands and thousands of people who have been scammed. How do you protect yourself?

08/27/2010

BBB Warns about Phony Debt Collection Calls

BBB warns consumers to beware of phony debt collection callers impersonating Kentucky-based payday loan company, US Cash Advance. Janiece Charlez of Temple, Texas reported to BBB she received a phone call from the alleged company, stating her husband had been turned in for collections.

10/20/2009

Fake Check Scam Hits Fulton County Board of Commissioners

Not Even The Government Is Safe From Fake Check Scams!


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