Tag: Federal Bureau Investigation

Counterfeit Products in Online Retail

Research shows that 8 in 10 Americans shop online, and the dominance of online retail means nearly anything can be bought online, sometimes at discounts that seem too good to be true. Nearly anything available online can be counterfeited, and research also shows that 1 in 4 people have bought something online that was counterfeit. …

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BBB Helps in Federal Trial Involving Ponzi Scheme

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee recently announced that a federal jury found Larry Bates; his two sons, Chuck and Robert Bates; and Kinsey Bates, the wife of Robert Bates, guilty on all counts set forth in an indictment that charged mail and wire fraud and conspiracy. According to the …

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Is Your Car Connected? Watch out for Potential Scams

Many vehicles can now connect to the Internet, enabling drivers to play music, use GPS, and access roadside assistance without a phone. Unfortunately, Internet connection comes with a potential drawback. It opens up your car to the risk of hacking, warns a recent Federal Bureau of Investigation alert. How the Scam Works: You use the …

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