http://www.worcester.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=167&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Businesses are increasingly becoming victims of “friendly fraud” - fraud carried out by customers to get items free of charge. Better Business Bureau warns small business owners to be on the lookout for friendly fraud and offers advice on how to protect against this growing online threat. http://www.worcester.bbb.org/article/small-business-advice-on-fighting-friendly-fraud-12280 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau is warning renters to be on the lookout for scammers on Craigslist and other online classifieds when searching for a home. Phony ads for rental properties across the country are cropping up, and are specifically aimed at stealing money from unsuspecting renters. http://www.worcester.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-renters-to-beware-of-bogus-home-rentals-12281 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT BBB advises citizens to cooperate carefully in order to avoid becoming a victim of possible census-related scams. http://www.worcester.bbb.org/article/bbb-offers-advice-on-how-to-identify-legitimate-census-workers-12923 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Your BBB is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. http://www.worcester.bbb.org/article/teeth-whitening-products-sold-online-wipe-smiles-off-consumers-faces-12808 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Reducing the amount of junk mail received is one way to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of identity theft. http://www.worcester.bbb.org/article/bbb-tips-for-reducing-junk-mail-12807 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Don't Get Stuck With A Flood Damaged Vehicle http://www.worcester.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-buying-flood-damaged-cars-12606 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau is alerting Michigan consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an email confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with the BBB of Western Michigan about a business. The malicious emails first came to the attention of the BBB on Thursday, October 15. http://www.worcester.bbb.org/article/consumer-alert-bbb-warns-of-new-phishing-email-posing-as-bbb-complaint-confirmation-13197 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau is issuing an alert about a widespread scam that involves phony debt collectors who have an alarming amount of private information about their victims. http://www.worcester.bbb.org/article/phony-debt-collectors-target-pay-day-loan-borrowers-13308 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau offers advice to shoppers on how to avoid getting ripped off when searching for bargains and hard-to-find presents through online auctions. http://www.worcester.bbb.org/article/be-a-savvy-bidder-when-hunting-down-this-years-must-have-gifts-through-online-auctions--13307