Monthly column on BBB issues and scams.
Nov 07 2017
Trying to reach Netflix for help with your account? If so, watch out for this crafty con. Scammers provide fake customer support numbers online and fool callers into purchasing unrelated computer software. How the Scam Works: You are having trouble with your Netflix account, so you search online for the customer support phone number. A …
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Oct 02 2017
By Shelley Polansky Recent Hurricane flooding in Texas and Florida has damaged 1000’s of vehicles. If you are in the market for a used car, BBB says to watch for flood-damaged vehicles that could begin to pop up in our area. After a vehicle has incurred flood damage, the insurance company may declare it a …
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Sep 19 2017
Better Business Bureau is warning business owners and consumers that the BBB name and logo are being fraudulently used by criminals in an on-going email phishing scam. The emails look very much like notice of a complaint from BBB, but contain links to malware that can infect your computer, or steal your passwords as a …
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Sep 05 2017
By Shelley Polansky BBB has received reports of con artists calling people across the United States and Canada and claiming that their iCloud accounts have been hacked. The scam works like this: You get a robocall claiming to be from Apple Support. You Caller ID may say “Apple Inc.” or the name of your local …
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Aug 28 2017
Better Business Bureau and BBB Wise Giving Alliance are advising people to help as much as they can in the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, but to do so with caution and make sure their donations get to the people who need it most. “The devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey prompts us to want to do …
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Aug 09 2017
On August 21, 2017, the first solar eclipse will hit the mainland United States since 1979. The path of the solar eclipse will go directly through Wyoming and many areas of the state are expected to be among the best spots in the country to view the eclipse along the “path of totality” (the area …
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Aug 01 2017
Have you ever checked your Facebook profile and seen a friend request from a close friend or family member and since you trust this person, you click accept without a second thought? The scam works like this: A scammer will copy their victim’s profile photo, their victim’s name, and any other information they can collect …
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Jul 03 2017
Today’s cyber hackers are going after more than just computers. They are going after the “Internet of Things” (IoT)- everyday objects that connect to the internet to send and receive data. Smart televisions, smartphones, tablets, cameras, household appliances, home entertainment systems, lights and wearable health devices are all IoT’s. Their overall goal is to make …
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May 15 2017
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee recently announced that a federal jury found Larry Bates; his two sons, Chuck and Robert Bates; and Kinsey Bates, the wife of Robert Bates, guilty on all counts set forth in an indictment that charged mail and wire fraud and conspiracy. According to the …
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May 05 2017
The IRS imposter scam has been the #1 most reported scam to BBB the last two years. To help people in the community recognize a tax scam, we always gave the advice that the IRS will never call you to collect an outstanding tax debt. However, the IRS has changed the way it deals with …
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Apr 11 2017
Spring is in the air and if you are like many, you might be getting anxious to be outside to tend to your outdoor space. Whether your lawn needs a little touch-up or complete makeover, it’s important to find the right helping hands. Last year, Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming received more …
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Apr 03 2017
Debt collection scams are one of the most frightening and persistent types of cons. BBB warns consumers to be on the lookout for a new twist that claims to be collecting on cash advances. The scam works like this. You receive an automated call allegedly from a company claiming to be collecting payment for a …
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