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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.

01/23/2012

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.

06/21/2011

Stars and Stripes Sweepstakes Scam Uses FTC as Lure

Scammers appear to be targeting veterans and military families claiming they have won a sweepstakes from Stars and Stripes, reports Stripes.com

05/16/2011

BBB Advice on Giving to Storm and Flood Relief Charities

Americans have responded to the devastation wreaked by recent tornadoes and Mississippi floodwaters with generous donations. But even when needs are close to home, givers need to make sure their donations go to legitimate and reputable charities.

03/14/2011

Charities Providing Japan Earthquake Relief

The list below identifies national charities that meet the BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s Standards for Charity Accountability and are providing assistance in response to the earthquake in Japan.

02/22/2011

BBB: Consumers Should Think Twice About Donating To 7 Charities Tied To St. Louis Area Sweepstakes Firm

Consumers should be cautious about donating money to seven charities that have used the same company in St. Louis County to help them run strikingly similar fundraising sweepstakes across the U.S., the St. Louis Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns.

01/03/2011

Resolve to Give Back; Five Tips for Volunteering

If you’ve made volunteering part of your New Year’s resolutions, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance recommends taking five steps to make sure your volunteering has a big impact.

09/29/2010

Is it a Legitimate Opportunity or a Pyramid Scheme?

How do you tell the difference between a legitimate opportunity and a pyramid scheme posing as a trustworthy company.

08/17/2010

Scam Alert -- Websites Sell SSNs as Credit Score Fixers

An online ad offering a credit protection number (CPN) to clean up your credit score may sound like the perfect solution for bad credit. The problem is that the CPN is really a stolen Social Security Number (SSN), often belonging to a child.

07/30/2010

Watch Out For Common Scams Targeting Seniors

Better Business Bureau encourages families to keep the lines of communication open with their elders regarding finances and to recognize some common cons targeting senior citizens.

07/30/2010

Seven Ways for College Students to Fight Identity Theft

College students are very susceptible to identity theft. But the Better Business Bureau recommends seven simple steps to protect themselves on campus.

02/17/2010

BBB warns of phone scams using the BBB name

The Better Business Bureau warns of new scams that are fraudulently using the BBB’s name in order to collect consumer and business information which could result in telemarketing calls or ID theft.

01/14/2010

BBB Advice on Donating by Text Message for Haiti Relief Efforts

In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Haiti, Americans are donating via text message more than ever before.

01/13/2010

BBB Advises Donors on How to Vet Haiti Earthquake Charity Appeals

As immediate relief needs are assessed in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th, many Americans are looking for ways to help by donating to a charity.

01/13/2010

Charities Providing Haiti Earthquake Relief

View a list of national charities that are seeking to provide assistance in response to the earthquake in Haiti.