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01/19/2012

SCAM ALERT: Fake BBB Emails

The fake BBB email continues to spread across the country. BBB offers more information on this phishing scam as well as what to do if you receive it.

12/19/2011

BBB Updates for Phishing Scams Claiming to Be a Complaint

The BBB Phishing scam continues to proliferate across US. The emails have a link or an attachment containing malicious phishing malware that steals information, often with devastating results.

12/15/2011

Fake DMV Scams Hit New Hampshire

Driver's license renewal scams are all over the internet. BBB warns individuals to be careful when renewing their license online.

11/23/2011

CONSUMER & BUSINESS ALERT - Fake BBB Email Article:

Fake "complaint notices" have been sent to both consumers and businesses supposedly from the Council of Better Business Bureaus. This is a scam and may contain malicious content. DO NOT OPEN.

11/01/2011

Strange email from StubHub? It's a scam.

StubHub consumers be wary of the latest credit card scam. Since October 27th, anyone with a StubHub account may be at risk of losing their credit card information without following these instructions.

10/19/2011

Beware of Direct Withdrawals from Funds Direct

BBB is alerting consumers of Las Vegas company Funds Direct, who, according to a pattern of complaints, debits consumer’s accounts for $30 without their authorization.

08/19/2011

Scam Alert: Do NOT Respond to Emails from “bbbupdate@post.com”

BBB reminds local business owners that all email correspondence from our office will come from a valid bbb.org address.

07/16/2009

BBB Alert: Senior Citizens Nationwide Report Losing Thousands of Dollars to Telephone Scam

The BBB is warning senior citizens to be aware of an emerging telephone scam that is preying on grandparents nationwide.BBB has recently received reports about grandparents who thought they were aiding their grandchildren by providing money for an emergency situation but were in fact giving thousands of dollars to Canadian con artists.

06/30/2009

ACTION 9: BBB Reports Rise In 'Friendly Fraud'

In a sign of the hard times, more consumers are trying to swindle their credit card companies.

04/29/2009

BBB Warns Against Swine Flu Scams

Relying on reports from online security experts, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for fraudulent e-mails and Web sites trying to take advantage of the current swine flu outbreak.

04/24/2009

BBB Receives More than 1,200 Complaints and Reports Against Extended Auto Warranty Company

Consumers in all 50 states report company used misleading tactics to sell vehicle service contract of dubious value

04/23/2009

Habitat for Humanity Used in Work-at Home Scam

The Better Business Bureau is issuing an alert regarding a current work-at-home scam using a well-known charity, Habitat for Humanity International.

03/06/2009

Military Twist on Vehicle Sale Scam

Use extreme caution when purchasing a vehicle online. Recently a new twist was added to an old scam - the scammers are posing as members of the United States military.

02/23/2009

Fake Department of Transportation (DOT) Letter Continues Circulating:

BBB warns contractors and all contracting personnel to be aware of fraudulent letters re-circulating that appear to be sent from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

01/14/2009

Who is calling you?

Consumers are receiving calls from someone claiming to be from the BBB, but the calls are not from us.


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