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05/21/2013

Tornado Charity Scams Swirling Around

AG Ferguson and Sec. of State Wyman Join BBB in Warning of Bogus Charities

05/06/2013

Shopping Online For Mother's Day? Beware of Phishing Scams Disguised As Gift Sources

The BBB is advising consumers to beware of phishing emails disguised as sources of cut-rate gifts for Mother's Day

04/03/2013

Online Dating Scams

Some unscrupulous people make a living pretending they are someone else.

02/19/2013

Beware of FREE Andoid Tablet Offer Received in the Mail

Consumers in the Stark County area are receiving letters offering a free Android tablet computer. The letters offer consumers the tablet computer to keep in exchange for testing the tablet and completing a brief opinion survey.

02/15/2013

In the News -- Top Ten Scams of 2012

Extra cash for being a secret shopper? It sounded too good to be true to one woman in Terrell, TX, -- and it was, reported Jason New of CBS11-TV, Dallas - Fort Worth. The secret shopper scam is one of BBB's Top Ten Scams of 2012.

01/28/2013

Check Tax Preparers Out, Avoid Scams And Turn Down Costly Refund Loans, BBB Advises

The BBB advises taxpayers to take time to check out tax preparers, avoid scams and turn down costly tax refund loans this tax season.

12/19/2012

Consumers Beware: Advanced Fee Loan Company posing as Out-of-business Company

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Canton Region and Greater West Virginia has been receiving numerous phone calls from individuals nationwide regarding a loan company posing as a local out-of-business company.

11/02/2012

Tis’ the Season for Holiday Scams – Don’t Let Them Take You for a Swindling Sleigh Ride

Looking forward to the holidays? So are the scammers. As many begin to make their holiday gift list and charity donations, unscrupulous scammers are gearing up.

10/31/2012

New Twist to Payday Loan Scams

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) says it’s a variation of the payday loan scam.

09/27/2012

Scammers Taunt Twitter Users With Fake Facebook Video

Twitter users, don't fall for this! A new scam uses direct messages to tease potential victims with a link to an embarrassing Facebook video. Try to view the clip, and you'll get a virus instead.

06/25/2012

Connecticut BBB and FBI Warn Consumers about Typical Summer-Related Travel Ruses

Connecticut Better Business Bureau warns of the following scams and travel headaches that could potentially plague consumers this summer before, during and after the vacation.

06/20/2012

Online College Scams… says Carol

Getting a college degree can be very expensive. If you see a quick, easy and inexpensive way to get a degree online, stop and do your research before sending the institution money.

06/15/2012

President Obama is Not Offering to Pay Your Utility Bills

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.

06/11/2012

Financial Aid Schemes Target Students Looking for Help

With the cost of college outpacing inflation and crimping family budgets, students and their families are eager to find scholarships and other awards to help pay for higher education. Better Business Bureau advises students and their parents to be wary of websites, seminars or other schemes that promise to find scholarships, grants or financial aid packages for an upfront fee.

03/20/2012

BBB Issues Warning About U.S. DOT Procurement Scam

BBB is warning contractors about a phony fax from the U.S. Department of Transportation Procurement Office. BBB is advising businesses to not respond to the fax request for bank account information.


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