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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Dec 08 2016
Santa isn’t the only one keeping track of who is naughty and who is nice! Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to beware of these common holiday scams: Be cautious shopping online. Because many retailers now have chip card readers, fraud at bricks-and-mortar stores is down, so scammers have shifted their efforts online. Use a credit (not debit) …
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Sep 07 2016
BBB is often the first place people turn to when they have been victimized by a scam artist. We know one thing, scammers try a variety of payment methods to get people to turn over their hard earned money. First it was wire transfers and then it was prepaid debit cards. Their latest method? iTunes …
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May 16 2016
Raise your hand if you’ve received a call out of the blue informing you that a virus or other malady has been identified on your computer. Now raise your hand (it’s OK, no one can see) if you’ve become a victim of what is known as the tech support scam. The tech support scam is …
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Mar 08 2016
By Erin O’Neill The Better Business Bureau serving Denver/Boulder (BBB) is excited to announce a partnership with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), AARP Foundation Elder Watch and Stop Fraud Colorado to educate the retired community about fraudulent scams and tips for spotting them during National Consumer Protection Week, March 6-12. On Wednesday, March …
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Mar 01 2016
Most people get help filing their taxes, either from computer software or a professional tax preparer. Scams have some consumers concerned about who they can trust with their financial data and private information. A paid tax return preparer is primarily responsible for the overall, substantive accuracy of your tax return(s). If there is a problem …
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Feb 17 2016
The BBB serving Denver/Boulder has completed challenge one of three in their review of advertising used in the automotive industry. BBB annually conducts these reviews in an effort to identify and address patterns of advertising concerns on an industry level and to specifically ensure all are compliant with the BBB Code of Advertising and FTC …
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Feb 16 2016
What would we do without the Internet? We bank, do our taxes, shop, stay in touch with friends, and even find love online. While many seniors do find lasting relationships by joining a dating site, many more are finding heartbreak while losing their life savings in the process. Romance scams result in the highest amount …
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