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08/25/2011

Suspect credit card offer hits Twin Cities

A consumer in the Twin Cities area has contacted the BBB about a credit card offer they received via fax.

08/02/2011

Watch Out for False Promises from OnlineBusinessScams.com

BBB cautions consumers to watch out for OnlineBusinessScams.com, a website that is falsely charging for BBB complaint resolution services.

07/29/2011

Scam Cooking in Your Inbox

Scammers posing as Kentucky Fried Chicken are luring victims with false promises of a free $100 KFC gift card.

07/25/2011

Current News Stories Creating Scams On Facebook

Recent tragedies are concern for Facebook users

07/22/2011

BBB alerted to another suspect website

The BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota has been alerted to another website soliciting payments from customers via Green Dot MoneyPak cards.

06/24/2011

Social Security scam targets MN consumers

A Minnesota consumer contacted the BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota yesterday to say they had fallen victim to a Social Security scam.

06/20/2011

Phone Scam Targets Twin Cities Residents

A Twin Cities consumer contacted the BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota today to say that someone claiming a BBB affiliation had called them to say they had won a prize package.

06/10/2011

Scammers Offering Cheap Home Exercise Equipment - Don't Buy It!

The BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota has noticed a pattern of scammers offering cheap home exercise equipment on Craigslist and then failing to deliver. Here's what to watch out for!

06/09/2011

Home Buyers, Sellers Tell BBB To Approach Jack Roddy, JMZ And Bagwell Group With Caution

A St. Louis area real estate investor who buys and “flips” property is facing criticism from consumers who say he cost them thousands or severely damaged their credit when home deals went sour.

02/22/2011

5 Tips to Avoid Hackers and Computer Viruses

Knowing how to use the Internet in the 21st century can only be equivocated to having a super power. You can do things that people 30 years ago thought only The Jetsons would be able to accomplish: send letters without needing postage, turn your car on from your phone, operate traffic lights and fire, police and ambulance notification systems.

02/03/2011

Avoid Getting Ripped Off Buying Sports and Concert Tickets

Whether you’re trying to snag tickets to the big game or the hottest concert, the Better Business Bureau warns that you run the risk of getting ripped off if you decide to gamble on a less than reputable source.

07/22/2010

Beware of UN Job Scams

Getting out of the military soon? Thinking of applying for a job with the United Nations (UN) using the skills you picked up during your deployments? If so, beware of fake job offers from scammers posing as UN employees.

06/16/2010

BBB Warning: James France, Banned From Commercial Lending In Missouri, Is Back In The Game

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning businesses that James France, who was banned from commercial lending by Missouri officials, is again marketing himself to businesses seeking financial backing.

06/15/2010

Two New Work-at-Home Re-Shipping Scams

Two BBBs have recently issued warnings about work-at-home scams offering work that involves shipping packages overseas.

04/12/2010

BBB Warns Businesses About New Phishing Attack

Beware of fake complaint reports coming from seatac@bbb.org Better Business Bureau is warning businesses to beware of a new malicious e-mail that pretends to be from BBB about a complaint filed against the company. The e-mail first came to BBB’s attention on April 12, 2010.


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