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05/23/2013
Some job postings promise good pay for easy work at home, but the offers aren't as good as they sound, Jeannette Kopko of BBB in Dallas told Doug Magditch of KDAF-TV, Dallas - Fort Worth.
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05/01/2013
Scammers have charged job seekers for background checks, then disappeared. You shouldn't have to pay an employer for a background check, BBB told Doug Magditch of CW33-TV.
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02/15/2013
Eager to break into acting or modelling? Don't let your ambition get the better of you. Use caution when applying to jobs and don't fall for a check cashing scam that uses Better Business Bureau's name.
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11/09/2012
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued Career Exams and O’Brien Marketing in federal court in Kentucky, accusing the two southern Kentucky companies of deceptive advertising.
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06/07/2012
BBB warns high school and university students looking for work this summer to avoid common job scams.
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05/30/2012
The BBB is warning people looking for child care jobs to be extremely cautious when dealing with anyone they meet through the Internet. 'Nanny scams' have been used to steal money from job seekers.
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05/30/2012
BBB warns people looking for child care jobs to be extremely cautious when dealing with anyone they meet through the Internet. 'Nanny scams' have been used to steal money from job seekers.
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01/11/2012
The start of a new year is a great time to resolve to be a smarter, safer consumer. Better Business Bureau has 10 resolutions for 2012 that can help you fight scammers, prevent identity theft and save money:
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01/11/2012
The BBB is urging contractors to be alert for telephone solicitors trying to convince them to sign up for an online program offering free job leads.
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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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10/31/2011
BBB warns job seekers about complaints from Florida to Washington on To The Nines and IAMAA Direct in Carrollton, TX, concerning exaggerated earnings claims, non-delivery of shoes, poor support, and failure to make refunds.
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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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08/02/2011
BBB Advises Job Hunters to be on the Lookout for the Growing Number of Phony Job Postings
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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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12/01/2010
BBB warns job seekers to beware of a Help Wanted scam that’s luring applicants to send money. Applicants are told to wire money for a plane ticket to guarantee they will show up for an interview.
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