May 05 2020
NOTE: BBB continues to monitor changes in the marketplace in reaction to COVID-19. Visit BBB.org/coronavirus for the latest information. As the outbreak worsens, BBB.org/ScamTracker has received numerous reports about scam websites claiming to sell face masks online. As you strive to keep yourself and loved ones healthy, watch out for phony e-commerce sites and other scams. …
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Apr 21 2020
Checks from the IRS arrived this month, unemployment insurance in weeks, and promises of more relief for seniors lies ahead. But do not think scammers are unaware. Scams are replicating faster than the coronavirus. As of late-March, the Secret Service, FBI and FTC began warning Americans to be on higher guard for scams targeting personal …
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Apr 04 2020
Greetings everyone from the Larimer County Colorado Sheriff’s Office! I hope this finds you each well and healthy and sane under these uncertain times. One thing is certain – the evil scammers, always ready, willing and able to take advantage of any situation, are out in full force! No stay at home restrictions for them …
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Mar 12 2020
Another scam around the Corona Virus! Phishing emails offering information on the Corona-Virus can be disguised malware. An example is the Corona-virus map that has a very realistic presentation and appears to be from Johns Hopkins, World Health Organization, or the Center for Disease Control. The high-risk virus (AZORult trojan) is used to steal your …
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Feb 29 2020
I spoke to several people this morning regarding the grandparent scam calls they received. Please be alert – these callers are getting pretty resourceful so be careful! Here are several examples of grandparent scams in Larimer County and Colorado:
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Feb 12 2020
Success stories in ads for online dating services can make it sound like true love is just a click away. BBB serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming advises consumers to be aware of the limitations, costs, and terms of the services as well as the potential for fraud if your match turns out to be a …
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Jan 25 2020
The Social Security Administration launched a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign to continue warning people about the ongoing nationwide telephone impersonation scheme. The PSAs feature a message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul. Social Security and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) continue to receive reports about fraudulent phone calls from people falsely …
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Jan 20 2020
Scammers go to great lengths to trick you out of your personal information. We want to help you protect your information by helping you recognize a Social Security imposter. There’s a widespread telephone scam involving callers claiming they’re from Social Security. The caller ID may even show a government number. These callers may tell you …
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Jan 18 2020
Happy 2020 to all! I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season. I certainly did, but I admit, I do enjoy the socially slower pace that comes with January and February. I hope that these consumer fraud and scam newsletters are helpful for you. You are welcome to share the information or forward the …
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Dec 07 2019
Look out for job scams this holiday season! You may want to do some extra research before taking on that side-gig you’ve been eyeing. This consumer protection month, Better Business Bureau and Stop Fraud Colorado—developed by the consumer protection section of the state’s Attorney General’s Office—are teaming up to warn Coloradoans about employment scams, which …
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Dec 02 2019
While we are enjoying this season with friends and family, remember, scammers never take a holiday. As a matter of fact, there is often an uptick of holiday scams during this time of year. The Denver District Attorney’s Office is sending along their yearly 12 Days of Holiday Scams list with updated warnings and tips. …
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Nov 19 2019
Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, and Gail S. Ennis, the Inspector General for the Social Security Administration, announce the launch of a dedicated online form to receive reports from the public of Social Security-related scams. These scams—in which fraudulent callers mislead victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for purported …
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