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03/08/2013

Tips for Driveway Improvements

An attractive, well-kept driveway can help a home make a good first impression, provide protection against flooding, and even add value to your investment. But replacing a driveway can be a costly endeavor.

03/08/2013

How Fake FTC Emails are Tricking Business Owners

A new phishing scam is making the rounds disguised as a consumer complaint notification from the FTC. If you receive it, just hit "delete."

02/15/2013

Job Seeker Scam Uses Fake Checks with BBB Name

Eager to break into acting or modelling? Don't let your ambition get the better of you. Use caution when applying to jobs and don't fall for a check cashing scam that uses Better Business Bureau's name.

01/11/2013

Don't Fall for Medicare Card Phone Scam

Seniors nationwide are reporting scam phone calls informing them that a new Medicare card is in the mail. Hang up on suspicious callers and don't fall for this attempt to obtain your personal information.

11/09/2012

Secret Shopper Job Offer Promises Easy Cash ... But Delivers a Scam

Love to shop? Need extra money? Securing a part time job as a secret shopper may sound like an ideal way to supplement your income. But watch out for a detailed scam job offer that lures victims into parting with thousands of dollars.

07/31/2012

Email Phishing Scam Hijacks BBB Name, Again!

A new scam using the BBB name popped up this morning, and has been received by consumers and businesses across the U.S. and Canada…including many BBB offices!

12/20/2011

A Dictator Dies, Let’s Spam People

The death of North Korea’s Kim Jong-Il had inspired spammers to take advantage of people’s natural curiosity, Fox News reports. The news network even suggests the North Korea government might be trying to profit from the demise of the “Dear Leader.”

12/01/2011

BBB Warns Homeowners: Changes to Mortgage Rules Bring Out Scams

Some homeowners who are “under water” with their mortgages can refinance under the new Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), but BBB is warning consumers that scammers are gearing up for the rush of applications.

11/09/2011

BBB Issues Warning About Veterans’ Day Scams

“Most cynical scams” take advantage of those who serve and those who support them

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.

10/27/2011

Strange email from StubHub? It's a scam.

Consumers across the country are reporting scam emails that appear to be from ticket company StubHub. The emails try to lure recipients into sharing credit card information by falsely alerting consumers they are being charged for expensive boxing tickets to a match in Nevada.

10/03/2011

BBB Joins National Effort to Highlight Child Identity Theft Protection and Education

Child identity theft is a growing crime that is causing damage to the pristine credit reports of children. 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. These scammers are then selling the numbers under different names to help people establish fake credit. Protecting your child’s innocent, clean record is something that every parent needs to do.

08/26/2011

BBB Charity Symposium Speakers: Charities Need To Emphasize Outcomes

Charity leaders can demonstrate their effectiveness by focusing on the outcomes they seek and showing their progress in meeting them, speakers at the BBB's Charity Symposium said Thursday.

05/05/2011

BBB Warns of Online Scams in the Wake of Osama’s Death

In the aftermath of the death of Osama bin Laden, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to watch out for a slew of cyber-scams that have popped up in the past few days.

04/29/2011

BBB Warns That Scammers May Be Chasing Your Wallet In Light Of Recent Storms

Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be wary of fly-by-night “storm chasers,” as well as fraudulent charities promising to provide relief.