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01/25/2013
Check your privacy settings. Scammers are tapping into the personal data available through Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn to pose as your friends in fraudulent emails. Watch out for these personalized scam messages and take steps to prevent them.
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12/29/2012
A scam that promises unlimited Sudoku puzzles is extra tempting this time of year. Scammers are using a malware trick from the 1990s to fool users into downloading a virus.
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11/12/2012
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11/09/2012
Love to shop? Need extra money? Securing a part time job as a secret shopper may sound like an ideal way to supplement your income. But watch out for a detailed scam job offer that lures victims into parting with thousands of dollars.
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10/19/2012
A classic scam is back in action! Jamaican scammers are calling unsuspecting consumers across the country, but this time they are pretending to be representatives of BBB.
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10/05/2012
Pay your taxes online this year? Scammers are hoping to grab the attention of the many Americans who filed electronically. Watch your inbox for this latest round of phishing scams that poses as an IRS email.
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09/20/2012
Be extra careful when hiring a lawyer, or you could end up giving away personal information and money to a scam artist. The FBI is warning attorneys and their clients to be on the lookout for scam websites that use real lawyers' information.
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07/10/2012
A savvy job seeker always checks out a business before going on an interview. But what happens when that company's name is just a cover for a scam?
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07/03/2012
A door-to-door magazine sales scheme that victimized several St. Louis area residents is the latest of several nearly identical scams that have duped hundreds of consumers nationwide, the BBB warns.
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06/15/2012
A new scam is claiming that President Obama will pay your utility bills through a new federal program. Customers in several states have reported the scam.
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05/23/2012
A clever scam in the form of a fake Facebook account cancellation email is making the rounds. Don’t let the threat of losing your account trick you into installing malware on your computer.
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05/10/2012
The BBB advises consumers to be careful when buying hair extensions from Doll Hair Galore of St. Louis County, which has disappointed many customers.
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04/10/2012
Deeply indebted consumers are paying thousands of dollars to scammers to modify their credit reports, when they can do the same thing at little or no cost themselves, a BBB study reveals.
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01/12/2012
Dyan Blomberg was juggling the time and expense of a new baby when her washing machine stopped working. It was a quality machine, and she was not prepared to simply throw it out and buy a new one. She also could not wait weeks for a repair. She saw an ad on Craigslist for Reliable Appliance Repair Crew, and did some quick research online.
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08/25/2011
A consumer in the Twin Cities area has contacted the BBB about a credit card offer they received via fax.
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