In this new con, a scammer poses as a friend asking for a simple favor. The email is so convincing that BBB staff almost fell for it. Continue Reading →
BBB: Don’t do this friend a favor. It’s a really clever scam.
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BBB: How to Spot Fake Bed Bath & Beyond Online Sale
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Scammers are taking advantage of the big changes by targeting unsuspecting consumers with fake “going out of business” sales. Here’s what you need to know to spot the scam. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Better Business Bureau
Scam Alert: You broke Facebook’s “Community Standards?” Nope, it’s a phishing scam
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The message may also state that if you don’t act in the next 24 hours, Facebook will delete your account permanently.
The email includes a link that appears to lead to Facebook.com. Because you want to keep your account, you may think about clicking – however, you must stay calm and take a closer look. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, BBB, Better Business Bureau, Facebook
Social Security payments are going up. Watch for scammers taking advantage
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From the Better Business Bureau: Each year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) approves a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for recipients of Social Security benefits and Supplementary Security Income (SSI). Due to inflation, payments will increase by 8.7% this year. It’s a significant increase – the highest COLA approved in more than 40 years – and scammers are taking advantage. If you or a loved one receive Social Security benefits, stay alert to the signs of a scam. How this scam worksScammers contact you by phone, text, or email. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Better Business Bureau, Social Security Administration
Government Impostor Scams Continue to Be Costly
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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 →
Filed under: Business, Better Business Bureau
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 →