If you are eligible to receive the vaccine, be sure to double check any messages before sharing personal information. Continue Reading →
Better Business Bureau Warns of Covid-19 Vaccine Scams
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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 →
Filed under: Business, Better Business Bureau
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 →