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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."

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.

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.

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.

07/31/2012

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!

03/12/2012

Kony 2012 Video Sends Mixed Message to Young Activists

BBB Wise Giving Alliance tried for six years to get Invisible Children to cooperate in a charity review. Since 2006, BBB has sent 18 letters to the non-profit behind the Kony 2012 video, but has received no response.

02/17/2012

New Scam Uses BBB.org Email Address

A new email phishing scam targeting accountants and other business people is using a BBB.org email address and the American Institute of CPAs logo and name

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.

01/03/2012

BBB Names Top Ten Scams of 2011

BBB investigates thousands of scams a year, from the latest gimmicks to schemes as old as the hills. We’ve picked the top scam for 2011 in each of our nine categories, plus our scam of the year.

12/16/2011

It’s Still Out There! New Advice for Recipients of BBB Complaint Email Scam

An email scam using BBB's name and logo continues to proliferate. Most of the emails containe the subject line “Complaint from your customers" and have a link or attachment containing phishing malware that steals information.

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.

11/23/2011

ALERT: Scam Email Claims It’s from BBB

Better Business Bureau is issuing an urgent SCAM alert cautioning businesses and consumers about an email that is purporting to be from a bbb.org email address about a recently filed complaint.

11/10/2011

11 Ways to Help Veterans on 11-11-11

Better Business Bureau arms consumers and business owners with suggestions on how to support veterans and military service members this Veterans Day: Friday, Nov. 11, 2011

11/09/2011

BBB Issues Warning About Veterans’ Day Scams

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

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.