Do not trust your caller ID, as scammers can spoof legitimate numbers. Do not click on links inside a text message or email purporting to be from a government agency. Continue Reading →
Government Impostor Scams Continue to Be Costly
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Better Business Bureau
Recent Posts
Selling Something Online? Watch For This Trick
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The BBB warns that selling items on an online marketplace like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace can be an easy way to make extra money and get rid of things, but scammers are using a clever trick to target sellers and set up a phone number in their name. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Better Business Bureau
Better Business Bureau Warns of Covid-19 Vaccine Scams
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If you are eligible to receive the vaccine, be sure to double check any messages before sharing personal information. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Health, Better Business Bureau, scams
BBB Warns of Skyrocketing Puppy Scams during COVID-19
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Actual numbers of pet fraud may be much higher than reported, because many victims either choose not to file complaints or do not know where to turn for help. One victim in Waterbury lost $1,200 in May 2020. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Dogs, Government, adopt don't shop, Better Business Bureau, puppy
New Year, New You: Get Healthy without Getting Scammed
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Many consumers look to join a gym, start eating better or try a new health supplement in order to jump start their resolution. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Better Business Bureau, diet plans, gym memberships, health supplements, meal delivery services
Better Business Bureau Warns of Holiday Job Scams
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Retailers could add as many as 590,000 new temporary positions this holiday season. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Better Business Bureau
Military Consumers at Higher Risk for Marketplace Losses
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Service members, military families, and veterans lose more to scammers according to BBB report Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Better Business Bureau, Military Banks of America
Planning Your Next Vacation or Trip without Getting Scammed
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Tip #1: Avoid searching “cheap travel”. Try to avoid entering phrases like ‘best deals’ into whichever search engine you use. Broad search terms can sometimes lead you to websites that look official, but are designed solely to rip people off. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Better Business Bureau
Beware Easy Work-From-Home Employment Opportunity: Re-Shipping
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name and address of Dolphin Services, LLC have been compromised and are being used by unauthorized individuals to carry out this re-shipping scheme. BBB contacted the owner of Dolphin Services, LLC who verified that their information had been stolen. The legitimate Dolphin Services, LLC. continues to operate in Stamford. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Better Business Bureau, CT BBB, re-shipping scam
How to Avoid Tax Scams and Identity Theft
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In 2017, the Better Business Bureau received approximately 3,500 reports to their Scam Tracker from consumers regarding con artists claiming to be with the IRS. Continue Reading →