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 →
How to Avoid Tax Scams and Identity Theft
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Tips to Shop Smart, Give Wisely on Black Friday and Thanksgiving Weekend
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Read the ads carefully. Black Friday is known for “door busting” sales, but sometimes quantities are limited or there are other restrictions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Holiday, Better Business Bureau, Black Friday
BBB Alerts Consumers about “Flagship Van Lines”
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Flagship Van Lines attempts to continue operating under new name. One complaint quoted:
“Flagship Van Lines driver has stolen my household. . . . Flagship Van Lines is holding my personal goods and basically asking for extortion.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Better Business Bureau, Flagship Van Lines LLC
BBB: Weight Loss Industry is Fraught with Deception
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Regulators say the weight loss industry is fraught with misinformation. In the last decade, the FDA has brought more than 80 actions against companies making deceptive weight loss claims. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Health, Better Business Bureau, weight loss industry
Connecticut BBB’s Five Tips to Avoid Getting Burned by an Online Purchase
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Most consumers have never heard of the gray market and don’t know about its dangers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Better Business Bureau
BBB, IRS Issue a Warning about the Spread of “One of the Most Dangerous eMail Scams”
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Federal and State Tax Collectors say A New Twist Can Result in Monetary Losses and Identity Theft Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Better Business Bureau, IRS, W2 form
BBB Dispells Myths about Cell Phone Fires, Battery Safety
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Myth: Only use the manufacturer’s brand charger for your phone or you can damage it.
Truth: Any reputable third-party charger should be just fine. One caveat: Avoid using cheap $5 cables sold at gas stations and convenience stores. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Better Business Bureau
Connecticut BBB Issues Warning about Election-Based Fraud
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Voters are being targeted by criminals employing the same methods used against consumers. Beware if imposters who offer to “re-register” you as a voter. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, BBB, Better Business Bureau
Connecticut BBB Urges College Students to Learn How to Protect Themselves from Fraud
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Carelessness May Haunt Students throughout their Adult Lives. Even though teenagers may possess strong computer skills, there is no correlation between being tech-savvy and safe browsing online.
The threats of ID theft and other fraud are abundant on college campuses, particularly in dormitories. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Schools, Better Business Bureau
Keep Your Children Safe Online This Summer
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As summer approaches, CT Better Business Bureau urges parents to prepare their children before allowing them to spend time unsupervised on the internet. Dangers include phishing attempts and identity theft. Also, children can easily stumble upon material that is sexual, violent or illustrates illegal activity. Continue Reading →