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01/23/2012
Businesses and consumers across the country have been hit by an on-going email scam that appears to be from a bbb.org address. Now, a new wave of fake BBB emails is using a different strategy to scam recipients into downloading a virus.
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01/21/2012
A new wave of fake BBB emails reads "BBB SBQ Form," asking recipients to click on a link to update their information. Other phishing emails claim to be about a complaint with BBB. Do not click on the link, completely delete the email, and run a full system virus scan.
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11/10/2011
The BBB warns job seekers that call center jobs advertised on Craigslist could lead to identity theft. The employer supposedly is an "Internet-based gift giving service," but the addresses are parking lots.
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10/19/2011
BBB warns that a bogus email supposedly from Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook about winning $1 million in a sweepstakes is a scam. The email is not from Facebook and consumers should not click on the link to claim the prize.
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10/07/2011
BBB is warning Twitter users not to fall for the latest Twitter scam, even if it does spur your curiosity. Don't click on a link in an email claiming, "I saw a real bad blog about you ..."
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10/06/2011
BBB warns to look out for scams that exploit the death of Apple CEO, Steve Jobs. Scams have already popped up on Facebook, offering free iPads. Watch out for email scams too.
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08/25/2011
Better Business Bureau warns against giving out personal information to unknown callers. Scammers are using the names of law firms to trick victims into giving out private information.
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08/15/2011
Scammers are falsely claiming to be with BBB in phone calls claiming that consumers have won a prize in a lottery or sweepstakes. The scammers are asking consumers to pay anywhere from $250 to $350 upfront by wire -- but there's no prize.
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07/26/2011
BBB warns businesses to beware of phone calls and invoices in the mail from Signature Sports, Dallas. Complaints allege misrepresentation, failure to produce advertising, and unauthorized bills for advertising.
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07/22/2011
Faxes from Corporate Travel offer travel packages. Faxes show a BBB Accredited Business Seal but the business is not BBB accredited. The travel packages don't include all expenses and have restrictions.
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06/22/2011
BBB warns hotel guests to beware of a phone scam to steal consumers’ credit card numbers. Scammers call in the middle of the night and claim they need the guest's credit card number right away.
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06/10/2011
The BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota has noticed a pattern of scammers offering cheap home exercise equipment on Craigslist and then failing to deliver. Here's what to watch out for!
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05/19/2011
The Better Business Bureau is warning budding entrepreneurs to be cautious when signing up for upcoming “Rich Dad Education” seminars run by Florida-based Tigrent Inc.
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01/31/2011
BBB warns restaurants and catering companies to beware of orders using the TTY relay system to place orders for Super Bowl parties. Scammers use this method to pay with stolen credit cards, the BBB cautions.
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01/25/2011
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns that emails containing malware are being sent to businesses in response to online job postings. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) offers tips on avoiding the scam.
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