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05/16/2013
After tornadoes swept through North Texas on May 15, 2013, Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns about scams targeting those in need and those trying to help.
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05/13/2013
A phishing scam is using the Better Business Bureau name, said Doug Magditch of CW33-TV, Dallas-Fort Worth. BBB advises to check for bad grammar and other signs of phishing.
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04/19/2013
It took only a few hours for a phony Twitter account claiming to be collecting donations to be set up after the Boston Marathon bombings. Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that it would not be surprising to find scams popping up after the devastating explosion in West, Texas, on April 17, 2013.
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03/08/2013
A new phishing scam is making the rounds disguised as a consumer complaint notification from the FTC. If you receive it, just hit "delete."
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03/06/2013
Doug Magditch of CW33-TV, Dallas - Fort Worth, talked about Facebook phishing scams with Jeannette Kopko of BBB serving Dallas and Northeast Texas. Scammers exploit information from social media to deceive victims.
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02/08/2013
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you’re buying something as simple as flowers or as serious as an engagement ring, BBB offers tips to get the most for your money and impress that special someone.
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10/24/2012
The BBB name and logo are being fraudulently used by criminals in a phishing scam. The emails appear to be from BBB, but contain links to malware that can infect your computer, steal passwords, etc.
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07/31/2012
BBB joined Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy as another established brand used to promote fake gift cards. Don’t bother trying to redeem this offer. It’s just a trick to get your email address, cell number and other personal information.
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07/31/2012
A new scam using the BBB name popped up this morning, and has been received by consumers and businesses across the U.S. and Canada…including many BBB offices!
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05/11/2012
Online shoppers beware! The latest email phishing scam looks just like an order cancellation notice from Amazon.com. Be sure to double check suspicious emails you receive from the online retailer before clicking on any links.
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05/07/2012
Smishing scams send phishing messages by SMS text, reports Roni Proter of CW33-TV, Dallas - Fort Worth. BBB warns some fake texts appear to be from Walmart but aim to steal personal information.
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03/29/2012
Fake emails that claim to be from BBB are actually from criminals who pose as legitimate organizations that consumers and businesses trust in order to steal from victims. Don't click on the link.
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03/21/2012
American Express card holders beware! Scammers are using the credit card company's email address for a phishing scam. Consumers nationwide reported receiving fake emails informing them that their account's email address has been changed.
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03/20/2012
Have you received a text message offering you a free Walmart gift card? The BBB has a warning that the Walmart gift card text message is a smishing scam.
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03/14/2012
In tax season, scams include phishing emails that appear to be from IRS as well as identity theft, reports Giselle Phelps of KDAF-TV. Know your preparer and watch the details, advises Jeannette Kopko of BBB in Dallas.
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