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12/06/2012

Avoid Common Holiday Travel Scams

Get Educated, Get Ho-Ho-Home Safely

10/18/2012

The Security of Social Security Benefits

A New Scam Targeting Seniors Emerges

10/09/2012

BBB Partners with Western Union to Introduce BBB Scam Stopper

Arlington, VA – October 9, 2012 – Better Business Bureau and Western Union today launched BBB Scam Stopper, an education campaign to help consumers in the United States and Canada avoid common scams that con artists use to commit consumer fraud.

06/15/2012

President Obama is Not Offering to Pay Your Utility Bills

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.

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.

11/08/2011

Beware of Scams That Target Veterans And Military Personnel

On Veterans Day, the Wisconsin BBB warns of scams that target military personnel and veterans.

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.

07/21/2011

BBB Warns of Door-to-Door Meat Sellers

With grilling season upon us, the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB) doesn’t want you to get burned by companies going door to door selling packaged meat.

09/01/2010

Don’t Get Taken by a Modeling Scam

The Better Business Bureau warns that some modeling agencies are just trying to make a fast buck and don’t deliver on promises of fame and fortune.


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