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07/31/2012
BBB joined Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy as another established brand used to promote fake gift cards. Don’t bother trying to redeem this offer. It’s just a trick to get your email address, cell number and other personal information.
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06/15/2012
A new scam is claiming that President Obama will pay your utility bills through a new federal program. Customers in several states have reported the scam.
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06/14/2012
BBB serving Ashland, Medina, Portage, Richland, Summit & Wayne Counties has recently received inquiries from consumers who are suspicious of calls they have received about qualifying for a government grant. This has become a popular means of defrauding people, as many are not familiar with government grants and are not sure if they might qualify for one.
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06/04/2012
Ever wonder how scammers do what they do? FINRA Investor Education Foundation provides some interesting theories on the science behind scams. Here are some of the most common tactics:
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05/01/2012
Consumers nationwide are receiving fake emails that are almost identical to the real alerts many Verizon customers get to remind them of their monthly payments.
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01/26/2012
Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a new twist in the ongoing BBB phishing scam. Consumers now are reporting receiving phone calls – in addition to emails – from scammers claiming to be from BBB.
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01/16/2012
Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions after enjoying tasty holiday treats. If you’re pledging to lose pounds this year by joining a gym, BBB recommends asking some questions before signing on the dotted line.
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12/20/2011
The death of North Korea’s Kim Jong-Il had inspired spammers to take advantage of people’s natural curiosity, Fox News reports. The news network even suggests the North Korea government might be trying to profit from the demise of the “Dear Leader.”
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12/16/2011
An email scam using BBB's name and logo continues to proliferate. Most of the emails containe the subject line “Complaint from your customers" and have a link or attachment containing phishing malware that steals information.
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11/19/2011
As we enter the holiday season, retailers are adding hundreds of thousands of temporary jobs. The National Retail Federation estimates 500,000 people will get holiday jobs. Challenger, Gray and Christmas, a well-known outsourcing firm, puts the number at 600,000. Toys R Us has said it might hire 45,000 holiday employees, while some retailers have said they'll hire up to 30 percent more seasonal workers than last year.
There's a double-edged sword, however, to this good news for people desperate to find a job, even a temporary one. First, given high unemployment, the competition for these jobs will be fierce. Second, crooks follow the headlines and have already been perpetrating new and creative scams on the unemployed. They may step up their efforts during the holidays.
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11/17/2011
Being locked out of your home or vehicle is a stressful situation. Unfortunately, some untrustworthy locksmiths will only make matters worse. Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to beware of untrustworthy locksmith businesses taking advantage of consumers across the country.
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08/02/2011
BBB cautions consumers to watch out for OnlineBusinessScams.com, a website that is falsely charging for BBB complaint resolution services.
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07/21/2011
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a new email scam designed to steal your money. Be on the lookout for an email claiming to be from someone you know who is stuck in another country. They are asking you to give them a loan to pay for their hotel bills and airfare home and request that you respond via email.
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07/04/2011
Looking for a way to get in shape? Joining a health club, fitness center, gym or sports club can be a great way to improve your physical condition
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