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11/16/2012

Clicking 'Like'? You are Helping Spam Go Viral

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.

07/22/2010

Beware of UN Job Scams

Getting out of the military soon? Thinking of applying for a job with the United Nations (UN) using the skills you picked up during your deployments? If so, beware of fake job offers from scammers posing as UN employees.

06/15/2010

Two New Work-at-Home Re-Shipping Scams

Two BBBs have recently issued warnings about work-at-home scams offering work that involves shipping packages overseas.

08/24/2009

Widespread Harassment from Phony Debt Collectors

Better Business Bureau is issuing a national alert today about phony debt collectors that are calling consumers nationwide and claiming that they have defaulted on a payday loan and will be arrested if they don’t pay immediately.

08/05/2009

BBB Warning on Three Scams Targeting Job Hunters

As the unemployment rate rises, so does the threat of scams targeting job seekers. Better Business Bureau warns job hunters to be extremely cautious in their search for work because scammers are out to take advantage of them and make a fast buck.

07/10/2009

BBB Warns Against Twitter Money-Making Schemes

Read the fine print or risk getting burned with Twitter work-at-home offers

07/10/2009

BBB Advises Used Car Shoppers: Do Your Research or You Could Be Buying a Stolen car

As more families look to stretch their dollar, buying a used car, instead of new, is increasingly popular. Unfortunately, some law enforcement are reporting that VIN cloning—which targets used car buyers—is on the rise and Better Business Bureau advises car buyers to do their research or they could unknowingly purchase a stolen car.

06/23/2009

Robocalls Promise to Lower Credit Card Interest Rate

Telemarketers selling dubious debt assistance plague consumers in U.S. and Canada

05/31/2009

BBB Alerts Consumers about U.S. Census Workers

With the U.S. Census process beginning, BBB advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft.

02/11/2009

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12/18/2008

CT BBB Warns of National Telephone Scam Involving CT Area Code 203

Consumers across the nation are reporting a new scam involving telephone calls from a New Canaan, CT, telephone number.

12/09/2008

Personal Electronics Websites too Good to be True

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers of a number of websites purportedly selling personal electronics, but failing to deliver product after receiving payment by wire transfer.

11/18/2008

BBB Advises: Beware of Gas Card Scam

Don't fall for this gas "giveaway" scam!

10/23/2008

Is the Post Office Holding Your Shipment? Not this time!

Deceptive Mailing from Florida business falsely suggests that the Post Office is holding a shipment for you until you call.

09/29/2008

Scammers Steal Identity of BBB Accredited Business

BBB of Central New England, Inc. is warning of a fake check scam fraudulently using the name of Vision Advertising, a BBB Accredited Business.


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