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03/22/2013
Cell phone users are increasingly turning to Bluetooth technology to talk - hands free - on their phones. But as this high tech tool gains popularity in the US and Canada, scammers are finding ways to exploit it.
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02/15/2013
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.
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02/14/2013
BBB is warning consumers to be cautious of letters they may receive in their mailbox stating that they have won two round-trip tickets courtesy of American Airlines or US Airlines.
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02/12/2013
Scammers have been making phone calls posing as representatives of the National Do Not Call Registry. The calls claim to provide an opportunity to sign up for the registry or ask consumers to verify their info. Of course, the callers are really trying to solicit personal information, which opens victims up to identity fraud.
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02/01/2013
Seniors nationwide are reporting pushy, suspicious telemarketing calls from businesses going by the names "Senior Emergency Care," "Senior Safety Alert" or "Senior Safe Alert." Follow our advice to tell a legitimate sales call from a telemarketing scam.
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01/25/2013
Check your privacy settings. Scammers are tapping into the personal data available through Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn to pose as your friends in fraudulent emails. Watch out for these personalized scam messages and take steps to prevent them.
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11/30/2012
The gift card text message scam is back with a vengeance this holiday shopping season. Shoppers across the country are reporting receiving spam text messages, called smishing, saying they won pricey gift card.
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11/16/2012
You've seen them: photos that have ten of thousands of "likes" and a caption that promises something amazing. Despite what these pics claim to be, they are just a way for shady businesses to make money off Facebook.
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11/09/2012
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.
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09/20/2012
Be extra careful when hiring a lawyer, or you could end up giving away personal information and money to a scam artist. The FBI is warning attorneys and their clients to be on the lookout for scam websites that use real lawyers' information.
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09/04/2012
September 4, 2012 Jacksonville, FL The BBB serving Northeast Florida and The Southeast Atlantic has received multiple complaints against a company calling itself The Closeouts Center, Inc. The company website, www.closeoutscenter.com claims to sell bulk lots of cosmetics, toys and appliance for export overseas and for pennies on the dollar. Complainants stated that deposits for these purchases were made by bank to bank transfers in amounts ranging from $1000 to over $20,000. After sending the company the funds, no products have been received and they have been unable to contact the company.
The invoice sent to the complainants for payment lists the company address as 18 E. River St., Savannah, Ga. This is actually the address of a restaurant that has no affiliation with The Closeouts Center. The website referenced above lists the company’s distribution center at 1500 Beville Rd, Daytona Beach, Fl. The address is actually a strip shopping mall.
Neither the City of Daytona Beach n
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08/31/2012
Wendell Southerland, a St. Louis area ticket broker accused of tricking a Super Bowl fan out of $5,200, is now facing scrutiny for reneging on payment for hotel rooms for the Democratic convention.
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08/09/2012
The BBB suggests that donors who want to support veterans consider options other than Veterans Relief Network, which uses a St. Louis firm to raise money using sweepstakes.
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07/31/2012
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!
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07/10/2012
A savvy job seeker always checks out a business before going on an interview. But what happens when that company's name is just a cover for a scam?
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