May 05 2020
NOTE: BBB continues to monitor changes in the marketplace in reaction to COVID-19. Visit BBB.org/coronavirus for the latest information. As the outbreak worsens, BBB.org/ScamTracker has received numerous reports about scam websites claiming to sell face masks online. As you strive to keep yourself and loved ones healthy, watch out for phony e-commerce sites and other scams. …
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Apr 07 2020
Donors beware – that charity may not be what it seems! In the past few months, BBB.org/ScamTracker has gotten more than a dozen reports of a nonprofit organization using what consumers think are shady tactics to solicit donations. Potential donors beware! If an organization isn’t a charity, then contributions are not “donations” and cannot be …
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Oct 01 2019
Tell Alexa to play your favorite song. Ask Siri about the weather. Use Google Assistant to turn down the air conditioner. But don’t ask your smart device to look up a phone number, because it may accidentally point you to a scam. The scam works like this. You need the phone number for a company, …
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Jun 04 2019
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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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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Oct 30 2016
Mumbai police shut down call center, arrest 70 suspects Arlington, VA (October 20, 2016) – The top scam reported to the Better Business Bureau is the tax scam (also known as the IRS scam), which has accounted for about one in four reports to BBB Scam Tracker during its first year of operation. But BBB …
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