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BBB Issues International Alert: BBB Name Used to Scam Online Buyers
Better Business Bureaus have issued an international alert to warn about individuals misusing the BBB and BBBOnLine trademarks. [read more]
4-13-2006 5.00 / 10
VIN Cloning Swindles Luxury Car Buyers
VIN cloning cons you out of thousands of dollars. Is the car your buying really what it seems. [read more]
4-12-2006 7.50 / 10
Office Supply Scams Rely on Unsuspecting Employees
Every year, businesses lose millions of dollars to con artists. Small businesses in particular need to be alert. [read more]
12-25-2005 7.17 / 10
Beware of tax refund 'phishing' scams
CNN - Dozens of scams, known as "phishing" schemes, are making the rounds, poised to steal your personal information via taxes.[read more]
4-14-2006 5.00 / 10
Congratulations, You are a Winner (Not!)
Official looking emails claiming that you've won a prize costs you dearly through fraud, don't be a victim. [read more]
4-14-2006 7.79 / 10
Foreclosure 'Rescue' Scams on the Rise
Recently there has been an increase of complaints about foreclosure "rescue" scams. Tips on how to avoid being evicted and or falling even deeper into debt. [read more]
4-25-2006 6.33 / 10
'Tis the Season for Financial Crimes against Seniors
Not everyone is full of goodwill and the holidays are prime time for financial crimes - identity theft, robbery and fraud - and seniors are often the target. [read more]
5-9-2006 5.00 / 10
Counterfeit Postal Money Orders Can Scam Consumers and Businesses
The BBB warns Consumers and Business to exercise care when approached by buyers requesting "help" cashing postal money orders. They could be scams. [read more]
5-9-2006 1.02 / 10
As the Weather Heats Up, So Does Travel Fraud
The arrival of summer usually means vacation time. Unfortunately, as the weather heats up, so too do travel-related scams. [read more]
6-1-2006 5.00 / 10
Age-Old Scam Acquires New Life
One of the nation's longest-running scams is taking on new twists. [read more]
6-1-2006 9.33 / 10
Beware of Phony Social Security Scams
The Better Business Bureau receives numerous complaints about direct mailings that use the words “Social Security” to get consumers' money. [read more]
6-1-2006 5.00 / 10
Consumers Warned to Protect Against Commodities Fraud
The Better Business Bureau urges consumers to be wary of scams when investing their money. [read more]
6-2-2006 5.00 / 10
Good Planning Can Foil Funeral Scams
To avoid falling victim to funeral or cemetery fraud, the Better Business Bureau and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, offer a few tips [read more]
6-2-2006 6.50 / 10
Be a Smarter Consumer
There is no shortage of scams out there today. Consumers are targeted by con artists whose primary goal is to part you from your money. [read more]
6-9-2006 1.07 / 10
BBB WARNS CONSUMERS ABOUT FAKE CHECK SCHEMES
Counterfeit check scams are defrauding consumers across the country according to complaints filed with the BBB. [read more]
6-22-2006 1.26 / 10
As Home Prices and Interest Rates Rise, so does Real Estate Fraud
Better Business Bureaus in the U.S. and Canada today issued an international alert to help combat the growing incidences of real estate fraud. [read more]
7-28-2006 6.50 / 10
Don't Get Burned During Spring Break
Travel fraud is a growing problem and college students seem to be attractive targets for dishonest travel operators. [read more]
7-28-2006 5.00 / 10
Internet Auctions Offer Great Deals...And Steals
Better Business Bureaus regularly receive complaints from Internet auction bidders who believe they were defrauded. [read more]
8-9-2006 7.50 / 10
The Requests for Info Look Legit, But the Motives Are Not
Unsolicited e-mails may appear to be legitimate, Better Business Bureaus know otherwise. Con artists know what they're doing when perpetrating. [read more]
8-9-2006 7.50 / 10
How to Can Unwanted Spam!
Each time you check your e-mail, you are greeted with unwelcome messages from unknown sources, here are a few ways to reduce spam [read more]
10-12-2006 7.00 / 10
FTC Names Its Dirty Dozen:12 Scams Most Likely to Arrive Via Bulk Email
Email boxes are filling up with more offers for business opportunities whis is a problem, according to the FTC because many of these offers are scams.[read more]
11-10-2006 5.00 / 10
Postal Service Announces Top Five Mail Fraud Scams
The top five mail fraud scams based on number of victims and amount of monetary loss are:[read more]
11-10-2006 5.00 / 10
Spam Doubles, Finding New Ways to Deliver Itself
Spam is back — in e-mail in-boxes and on everyone’s minds. In the last six months, the problem has gotten measurably worse.[read more]
12-6-2006 5.00 / 10
So-called Diet Aids Will Thin Your Wallet, Not Your Body
Diet products and programs that "guarantee" quick and easy weight loss are bogus. The only thing you’re likely to lose is your money. [read more]
12-26-2006 4.00 / 10
BBB Warns that Iraqi Dinar Investment is Creating Concerns and Complaints
The Council of Better Business Bureaus is warning consumers across the US and Canada to be wary when considering foreign currency investment. [read more]
3-29-2007 7.50 / 10
Phony Check Scam Growing Threat to Consumers
Potential victims across the country are receiving notifications via mail that they are ‘lucky’ lottery winners. The solicitation and check offer is a scam. [read more]
3-29-2007 8.83 / 10
BBB Warns that Advance Fee Loan Scams are Prolifer
Consumers are losing substantial sums of money, responding to TV, newspaper or Web site advertisements that “guarantee” loans to people with poor credit. [read more]
3-29-2007 5.00 / 10
The Search for College Funding Requires Homework
Rather than securing a scholarship, your teen may end up being defrauded of their money and identity. Families are defrauded millions each year. [read more]
5-22-2007 5.00 / 10
 
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