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02/08/2012

Naming Names - January 2012

Naming names is a monthly release of the BBB's complaint handling activities for the previous month.

02/07/2012

Vehicles Bay Inc. Entices Victims With New Car Deals Online

Better Business Bureau is warning consumers of an online car dealership scam called Vehicles Bay Inc.

01/26/2012

Scammers Pick Up the Phone in New Twist on BBB Phishing Scam

Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a new twist in the ongoing BBB phishing scam. Consumers now are reporting receiving phone calls – in addition to emails – from scammers claiming to be from BBB.

01/24/2012

Look Out for Super Bowl Scams

With the Super Bowl just around the corner, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the alert for knock-off team jerseys, counterfeit memorabilia and phony game tickets.

01/23/2012

Watch Out for New Wave of Fake BBB.org Emails

Businesses and consumers across the country have been hit by an on-going email scam that appears to be from a bbb.org address. Now, a new wave of fake BBB emails is using a different strategy to scam recipients into downloading a virus.

01/18/2012

It's Back! Fake BBB Complaint Email Makes Rounds in 2012

An email scam using Better Business Bureau’s name and ‘Start With Trust’ tagline is flooding inboxes across the nation this morning. Follow these tips to avoid malware and phishing attacks.

01/17/2012

BBB Scam Alert: Microsoft Doesn't Need to Fix Your Computer

The Better Business Bureau alerts of a scam re-circulating claiming that Microsoft calls to fix your computer - that isn't broken.

01/11/2012

Naming Names December 2011

Naming names is a monthly release of the BBB's complaint handling activities for the previous month.

12/27/2011

US Telecom Fools With Fraudulent Invoices

US Telecom (aka UST Development, Inc.) is soliciting business in Spokane, WA with fake invoices.

12/12/2011

Naming Names - Naughty & Nice List

Naming names is a monthly release of the BBB's complaint handling activities for the previous month.

12/09/2011

Amazon.com Email Scam Hits Montana

Our Better Business Bureau has been alerted about a scam circulating in Helena, MT regarding a fake shipment from Amazon.com.

12/07/2011

BBB Alert: Phishing Attack Using BBB Name Strikes Again

The Better Business Bureau is alerting businesses and consumers of potential harm from a scam email that is purporting to be from a bbb.org email address about a recently filed complaint.

11/23/2011

BBB is NOT sending this email!

Businesses across the nation have received notifications about pending complaints coming from service@bbb.org or alert@bbb.org. Please note that the BBB is NOT sending these emails.

11/22/2011

Black Friday Shopping Tips from Your BBB

Before you head out the door for a block buster and get caught up in the frenzy, the BBB offers the following tip sheet to help you save time and money this Black Friday.

11/16/2011

BBB Cites Arthur Middleton Capital Holdings For Deceptive National Advertisements

The St. Louis Better Business Bureau (BBB) has raised concerns about misleading advertisements by Arthur Middleton Capital Holdings and its affiliates in Canton, Ohio.


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