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06/05/2013
BBB warns consumers to be on the lookout for smishing scams
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05/28/2013
The BBB is alerting businesses that a group of eight or more firms in Maryland are sending unauthorized shipments of light bulbs and cleaning supplies after making contacts by phone.
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03/25/2013
Complaints in the U.S about Jamaican scams continue to grow, with a conservative estimate of annual losses of more than $300 million.
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03/22/2013
Cell phone users are increasingly turning to Bluetooth technology to talk - hands free - on their phones. But as this high tech tool gains popularity in the US and Canada, scammers are finding ways to exploit it.
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03/08/2013
A new phishing scam is making the rounds disguised as a consumer complaint notification from the FTC. If you receive it, just hit "delete."
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03/06/2013
The BBB has received numerous calls from businesses who say notices they received from Corporate Records Service implied they were required to compile corporate meetings documents.
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02/22/2013
Have you received a confirmation email for a driver's license renewal or vehicle registration transaction you never made? It's a scam! A new phishing scam poses as a confirmation email from the Florida DMV.
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02/15/2013
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.
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02/14/2013
The BBB is warning donors that about 90 percent of donations to Heart Support of America Inc. is going to fundraising firms and less than 3 percent to benefit patients, their families or charity.
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02/12/2013
Scammers have been making phone calls posing as representatives of the National Do Not Call Registry. The calls claim to provide an opportunity to sign up for the registry or ask consumers to verify their info. Of course, the callers are really trying to solicit personal information, which opens victims up to identity fraud.
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02/01/2013
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.
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01/25/2013
Check your privacy settings. Scammers are tapping into the personal data available through Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn to pose as your friends in fraudulent emails. Watch out for these personalized scam messages and take steps to prevent them.
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01/16/2013
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.
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01/15/2013
Smartphone users should be aware of Malware targeting mobile devices and safety measures to help avoid compromise
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01/12/2013
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.
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