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02/21/2013

Consumer Fraud Task Force Warns Of Predatory Jamaican Lottery Scams

The Consumer Fraud Task Force urges bi-state residents to be alert for signs that friends or family members have been trapped by the notorious schemes.

11/01/2012

Missouri Man Loses $41,000 In Sweepstakes Scam; BBB Warns Against Paying 'Prize Fees'

The BBB is warning consumers about sweepstakes notifications, 'prize fees,' after Missouri man loses $41,000 to scammers.

08/02/2012

Fraud Task Force Warns Consumers Of Scams Using Western Union, MoneyGram, Green Dot MoneyPaks

The Consumer Fraud Task Force urges consumers to recognize the most common tactics used by crooks, such as asking victims to send back money using Western Union, MoneyGram or Green Dot MoneyPaks.

03/30/2012

BBB Lists 6 Common Scams To Avoid Every Day - Not Just On April Fool's Day

April Fool’s Day may be prime time for pranks, but the Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds consumers that scammers take advantage of the unwary every day, not just on the first of April.

08/19/2011

Disabled Mother, Daughter Fall Victim To Sweepstakes Scam, BBB Advises

A disabled maintenance worker from Florissant, Mo., said thieves tricked her into giving them $3,000 after they told her she won two multimillion-dollar sweepstakes prizes, the BBB said.

02/01/2010

New Lottery Scam Fraudulently Claims to Be From Better Business Bureau

BBB warns that a new scam is fraudulently using the organization’s name in order to steal tens of thousands of dollars from victims who are led to believe they have won a lottery.

10/01/2007

FTC - Diversity Visa Lottery: Read the Rules, Avoid the Rip-Offs

If you or someone you know is trying to get a green card — the right to live in the United States permanently — be on the lookout for unscrupulous businesses and attorneys. They’ll claim that, for a fee, they can make it easier to enter the U. S. State Department’s annual Diversity Visa (DV) lottery (also known as the “green card lottery”) or increase your chances of winning the DV lottery.


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