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02/15/2013

Job Seeker Scam Uses Fake Checks with BBB Name

Eager to break into acting or modelling? Don't let your ambition get the better of you. Use caution when applying to jobs and don't fall for a check cashing scam that uses Better Business Bureau's name.

02/11/2013

BBB Questions iHeater Mini Advertising Claims

The BBB has received numerous calls from consumers on the iHeater infrared heater unit that claims to cut heating bills in half.

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.

01/16/2013

BBB Warns Consumers About WBE Management Credit Card Scheme

The BBB is warning consumers to be wary of WBE Management of Orlando, Fla., which uses telemarketing to promote services to reduce credit card payments but has provided little or no services.

01/12/2013

"Bait and Switch" Coupon Scams Promise Savings, Deliver Spam

Searching for coupons online is an easy way to save money. Unfortunately, it's also an easy way to give your name and contact info to scammers. Be sure to verify a coupon deal is real before sharing your information.

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.

12/10/2012

Homeowners Tricked into Overpaying for Their Deed

Homeowners nationwide are receiving letters asking them to pay upwards of $80 to obtain a certified copy of their property deed. What the mailings don't mention is that deeds are available from the county for a few dollars or less.

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.

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.

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.

08/09/2012

BBB Warns About Veterans Relief Network, Charity Tied To St. Louis Area Sweepstakes Firm

The BBB suggests that donors who want to support veterans consider options other than Veterans Relief Network, which uses a St. Louis firm to raise money using sweepstakes.

07/20/2012

How to Hire a Contractor after the Storm - BBB Warns Storm Chasers are Coming in from other States

The Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) phone has been ringing off the hook for the past week from consumers calling to verify the legitimacy of out-of-state contractors. Hundreds of contractors have recently moved into the area following the severe storm damage that wreaked havoc on the state earlier this month.

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?

06/15/2012

Want to See Who's Checking Out Your Facebook Profile? Too Bad. It's a Scam.

Heads up, Facebook users! Facebook never intends to create a way for a user to see who has viewed their profile. If an application claims to do so, do not trust it.


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