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02/06/2013

In the News -- Beware the Tech Support Scam

Scammers posing as tech support call and offer help with a computer virus but could steal personal information or download malware, Jeannette Kopko of BBB in Dallas tells Doug Magditch of CW33-TV.

05/31/2012

New Scam Steals Financial Information from Facebook, Gmail, Yahoo, and Hotmail users

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is warning consumers of a scam targeting the financial data of Facebook, Hotmail, Yahoo, and Gmail users. The scam infects its victim’s computers with a version of the Zeus Trojan virus- a malware program regularly used to commit bank fraud.

10/31/2011

Trick or Treat? Spot the Scary Social Media Scams

With millions of users worldwide, social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter are unquestionably popular, but Better Business Bureau warns users may be the target of social media scammers.

10/06/2011

Computer Virus Hoax Hits Alaska

Better Business Bureau warns Alaskans to be on alert for phony calls about viruses on their computers.

08/25/2011

Consumer Alert: Throw A Net Over The Super Villains Of Facebook

Technology evolves at lightning speed. As soon as we buy a new computer, it’s obsolete. There is a new operating system every week, and we are eating Facebook’s dust on a regular basis.

07/05/2011

Purchasing Mobile Apps

If you have a smart phone or mobile device, you’ve probably used apps. Easy to download and often free, apps allow you to play games, get directions and access news, weather and other information. In 2010 alone, consumers downloaded approximately 11 billion apps. Tablets, smart phones and mobile devices are taking over the digital market.

04/01/2011

'Not Able to Deliver Package' Fraudulent Email

BBB advises caution against the latest "undelivered package" email spam attack that cybercriminals are sending outa gain right now.

08/13/2010

BBB advises public on fraudulent order confirmation e-mails

Fraudulent order confirmation e-mails resurface

04/16/2010

Porn Virus Publishes Web History of Victims Online

There's a new trojan virus making its way around Japan that uses a popular file-sharing service to spread itself.

02/09/2010

Beware of Bogus Facebook Email

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is warning consumers to be on a lookout for a fraudulent email claiming to be from Facebook. The email reads as follows:

12/14/2009

Pop-up Ads Offering Anti-Virus Software Pose Threat To Users

An ongoing threat exists for computer users who, while browsing the Internet, began receiving pop-up security warnings that state their computers are infected with numerous viruses

12/09/2009

Scammers Deliver Email Scam in Time for the Holidays

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting consumers to a new holiday email scam that’s popping-up in consumers’ inboxes just in time for the holiday shopping season.

11/11/2009

Job-Seekers and Businesses Beware of Fraudulent Money Transfers

The FBI has issued a warning to businesses and job-seekers to beware of fraudulent online money transfers being processed in their name.

09/29/2009

Boo! Scareware Attacks on the Rise; BBB advice on how to protect your computer

Computer experts are reporting that scareware — yet another sneaky technique used by hackers to steal personal information and spread viruses online — is on the rise. BBB is offering advice to consumers on how to protect their computer and personal information from the threat of scareware


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