Service members, military families, and veterans lose more to scammers according to BBB report Continue Reading →
Military Consumers at Higher Risk for Marketplace Losses
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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 →
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 →