Feb 27 2018
With all the buzz about bitcoin, more people are considering it as an investment. But with anything new and complex, con artists try to take advantage. BBB Scam Tracker has received many complaints from people who have lost 1,000’s. How the Scam Works: You are looking to purchase bitcoin, so you search online. You find …
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Jan 09 2018
Last month, Better Business Bureau published an in depth report on one of the most commonly reported scams. The report – “Pop-Ups and Impostors: A BBB Study of the Growing Worldwide Problem of Computer Tech Support Scams” – says that anyone who owns or uses a computer is a potential target. Thieves, most of whom …
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Dec 05 2017
The 2017 holiday season is upon us and Better Business Bureau wants to help consumers and donors shop smart and give wisely. These tips are for a safe holiday season. • Gift Receipts: Always ask for a gift receipt. The recipient can return a gift that’s not just right. • Warranty Information: Inquire about the …
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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 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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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 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 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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