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05/01/2012

Scammers Replicate Verizon's Email Bill Alerts

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.

12/07/2011

Second Round of Phishing Emails Abuse BBB's Name

BBB Warns of fake complaint emails that may contain viruses or other malware.

11/02/2011

Latest Sweepstakes Scam Pretends It’s BBB Calling

Better Business Bureau is cautioning businesses and consumers about a website and phone calls that are purporting to be from BBB about sweepstakes’ winnings. This is a scam – BBB is not conducting a sweepstake.

08/18/2011

Watch Out for False Emails Requesting a BBB Rating Verification

BBB cautions businesses and consumers about an email that purports to come from BBB. The email appears to come from a fake BBB address (BBBupdate@post.com) in the Atlanta metro area and falsely requests verification of BBB Ratings.

07/25/2011

Current News Stories Creating Scams On Facebook

Recent tragedies are concern for Facebook users

02/22/2011

5 Tips to Avoid Hackers and Computer Viruses

Knowing how to use the Internet in the 21st century can only be equivocated to having a super power. You can do things that people 30 years ago thought only The Jetsons would be able to accomplish: send letters without needing postage, turn your car on from your phone, operate traffic lights and fire, police and ambulance notification systems.

02/04/2011

Consumer Fraud Task Force Urges Consumers To Be Wary Of Firms Promising To Reduce Tax Debt

The Consumer Fraud Task Force is warning consumers to be wary of any company that claims it can reduce tax debt in exchange for advance fees.

03/24/2010

BBB: Scammers Use Green Dot MoneyPaks To Steal Online

Internet thieves who used MoneyGram and Western Union cash transfers to steal millions from unsuspecting consumers are turning to a new way of getting their cash: Green Dot MoneyPaks.

01/05/2010

BBB Warns That Peel Inc. Has 1,300 Complaints In A Year

The BBB warns consumers that Peel, Inc., of Evanston, Ill., an operator of multiple websites, has sparked 1,300 complaints in the last year from consumers nationwide.

12/23/2009

BBB Announces Partnership with J.D. Power and Associates

Pittsburgh, PA December 21, 2009 – The Better Business Bureau announced a national partnership with J.D. Power and Associates to better assist consumers in their choices for auto dealers, insurance agents, home inspectors, movers and home builders.


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