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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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01/17/2013
Searching for coupons online is an easy way to save money. Unfortunately, it's also an easy way to give your name and contact information to scammers.
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01/03/2013
With mobile banking being one of the fastest-growing trends in the financial sector, BBB advises consumers to take precautions to keep their money safe.
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12/12/2012
If you find the ease of shopping from home online more to your liking, BBB urges you to keep a few things in mind. These tips can help you keep you and your online shopping experience scam-free.
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11/25/2012
Better Business Bureau recommends 10 tips for staying safe when holiday shopping online.
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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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07/05/2012
Hundreds of thousands of Internet users may lose their online access on July 9, 2012. BBB urges consumers and businesses to run a quick and easy diagnostic test of your computer.
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05/03/2012
BBB sees lots of scams that focus on holiday shopping, and is warning consumers to proceed with caution before falling victim to a Mother’s Day vender scam, especially when shopping online.
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11/08/2011
More than 60 domain names have been registered in the name of Santa Claus, offering children a wide range of opportunities to email St. Nick. Sadly, some of the websites aren’t always so trustworthy and can potentially be a dangerous way to share personal information. Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting their child write to Santa this holiday season.
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11/03/2011
In honor of Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on the busiest shopping weekend of the year, Better Business Bureau is spreading awareness and advising consumers to support the small businesses in their area.
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10/18/2011
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and Better Business Bureau is advising business owners to protect their identity when using online banking.
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10/03/2011
BBB is warning of a Yellow Pages Scam that is being run by four local operations. One is located in Vermont - Business Solutions Online, and the other three operations are located in Massachusetts - Open Business Directory Limited, Official Yellow Guide Inc. and Yellow Page Solutions. Businesses throughout the country are receiving fraudulent invoices from these operations for unauthorized online advertising.
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09/22/2011
Heading back to school after summer break means you’re spending more time in class, more nights studying and spending more money on school books. But going back to class doesn’t have to be all about learning, writing reports and taking tests – it can also signify the need of more new clothes! Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests checking out three of their trusted Accredited Businesses if you’re in need of some new styles.
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06/28/2011
In conjunction with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent lawsuits on acai berry weight loss products, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be wary of phony “news” announcements of free trial offers for online diet pills.
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06/16/2011
Hundreds of online businesses are finding inactive Social Security numbers online –most of which are assigned to children under the age of 18 who have not started using them yet - and selling them under different names to help people establish fake credit. The scheme may lead to significant debts for children that might be almost impossible to pay off. Better Business Bureau is warning parents to be on the lookout for the signs that point to their child’s identity being compromised or stolen.
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