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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.

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.


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