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05/13/2013
As Memorial Day approaches, the Better Business Bureau urges consumers and donors to be aware of scammers that feed off the military.
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03/21/2013
Consumers are suspicious of calls they’re receiving about qualifying for government grants. This has become a popular means of defrauding people, as many are not familiar with government grants.
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03/12/2013
Consumers aren’t the only victims of fraud. Every year, thousands of small businesses are targets of fraudulent or deceptive sales practices. Protect your business from scams by learning what to look out for.
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02/19/2013
Scammers have been making phone calls posing as representatives of the National Do Not Call Registry. Here's how the scam works.
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02/12/2013
Better Business Bureau (BBB) is advising homeowners and business owners throughout New England to clear accumulated snow loads on their rooftops and exposed structures.
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02/07/2013
Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be wary of fly-by-night “storm chasers” and fraudulent relief charities that will be out in full force due to the approaching snow storm.
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01/30/2013
Scammers are tapping into the personal data available through Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn to pose as your friends in fraudulent emails.
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01/24/2013
Similar to popular email phishing scams, 'catfishing' scams occur when a scammer assumes a persona and then creates an entire false identity. BBB offers a few warning signs of catfishing.
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01/09/2013
BBB announces the release of the Accredited Business Job Listings, a new online feature that allows job seekers to find employment with ethical trusted businesses.
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01/08/2013
BBB advises consumers to be skeptical of ads promising quick and easy ways to lose weight.
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12/14/2012
The gift card text message scam is back with a vengeance this holiday season. BBB warns consumers be cautious.
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11/13/2012
Looking forward to the holidays? So are scammers. Better Business Bureau is warning holiday shoppers and donors to know the red flags and to be on their guard for this season's holiday scams.
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10/30/2012
As Hurricane Sandy makes its way up the East Coast, BBB is reminding those who experience storm damage to take precaution when cleaning up and making repair decisions.
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10/11/2012
Looking to buy or rent a fun Halloween costume this year? You're not alone. BBB offers a few tips to make your Halloween "spooktacular" this year.
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10/09/2012
Pay your taxes online this year? Scammers are hoping to grab the attention of the many Americans who filed electronically. Watch your inbox for this latest round of phishing scams.
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