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01/31/2013

Consumer Alert: Door to Door Solicitors Harassing Hawaii Residents

Hawaii's BBB is alerting residents about aggressive sales tactics being used by door to door solicitors.

01/12/2013

"Bait and Switch" Coupon Scams Promise Savings, Deliver Spam

Searching for coupons online is an easy way to save money. Unfortunately, it's also an easy way to give your name and contact info to scammers. Be sure to verify a coupon deal is real before sharing your information.

12/22/2012

TurboTax rolls out new program for military

TurboTax has launched a version of its tax preparation program aimed exclusively at the 2.3 million members of the military

10/24/2012

ALERT: Phishing Scam Looks Like BBB Email…But It’s Not

The BBB name and logo are being fraudulently used by criminals in an on-going phishing scam.

10/23/2012

Businesses Billed Hundreds of Dollars for Unordered Services

Since the beginning of October, Better Business Bureau has received over 140 complaints against US Public Yellowpages.

10/19/2012

Just Hang Up on New Twist in Jamaican Phone Scam

A classic scam is back in action!

10/10/2012

New BBB Scam Stopper will help consumers protect themselves from fraud

Better Business Bureau and Western Union today launched BBB Scam Stopper.

08/31/2012

BBB Phishing Email Alert

The emails appear to be part of a criminal campaign that has spoofed other trusted identities, including Bank of America, Intuit (maker of Turbo-Tax) and the Internal Revenue Service. The FBI has made this a priority and CBBB is working closely with their cyber crime division and other law enforcement agencies to shut down the scammers.

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!

06/15/2012

Want to See Who's Checking Out Your Facebook Profile? Too Bad. It's a Scam.

Heads up, Facebook users! Facebook never intends to create a way for a user to see who has viewed their profile. If an application claims to do so, do not trust it.

01/26/2012

Scammers Pick Up the Phone in New Twist on BBB Phishing Scam

Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a new twist in the ongoing BBB phishing scam. Consumers now are reporting receiving phone calls – in addition to emails – from scammers claiming to be from BBB.

01/24/2012

Look Out for Super Bowl Scams

With the Super Bowl just around the corner, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the alert for knock-off team jerseys, counterfeit memorabilia and phony game tickets.

11/29/2011

BBB CONSUMER ADVICE: PROCEED WITH CAUTION WHEN DATING ONLINE

Millions use dating and social networking sites to meet people. While many are looking to start a successful relationship, there are those using these sites to take advantage others. Con Artists use these sites to meet potential victims. And while everyone is at risk, seniors are a major target.

03/29/2011

"Smishing" Scams Targeting Cell Phone Users

"Smishing" Scams Targeting Cell Phone Users Warns Hawaii's BBB.

03/11/2011

Tsunami Relief Efforts: Do Your Research

Hawaii's BBB advises donors on earthquake & tsunami relief efforts. Do your research before giving to charities.


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