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05/11/2012

Don't Fall for Fake Amazon.com Cancellati​on Emails

Online shoppers beware! The latest email phishing scam looks just like an order cancellation notice from Amazon.com. Be sure to double check suspicious emails you receive from the online retailer before clicking on any links.

03/29/2012

Beware Fake BBB Emails Phishing for Victims -- Learn the Signs

Fake emails that claim to be from BBB are actually from criminals who pose as legitimate organizations that consumers and businesses trust in order to steal from victims. Don't click on the link.

03/20/2012

Smishing Scam Offers Walmart Gift Card

Have you received a text message offering you a free Walmart gift card? The BBB has a warning that the Walmart gift card text message is a smishing scam.

03/20/2012

BBB Issues Warning About U.S. DOT Procurement Scam

BBB is warning contractors about a phony fax from the U.S. Department of Transportation Procurement Office. BBB is advising businesses to ignore to the fax request for bank account information.

02/27/2012

BBB Fake Emails Accuse Recipient of a Scam

An on-going phishing email scam appears to be from the Better Business Bureau. The latest version accuses the recipient of being involved in a scam and demands a response to BBB.

02/23/2012

In the News: BBB Dallas Warns Timeshare Resale Scams Are On the Rise

Both the BBB and the FBI say timeshare resale fraud is on the rise, reported Jay Gormley on CBS11-TV, Dallas – Fort Worth. Timeshare owners pay thousands of dollars up front but their timeshares aren't sold.

01/23/2012

Watch Out for New Wave of Fake BBB.org Emails

Businesses and consumers across the country have been hit by an on-going email scam that appears to be from a bbb.org address. Now, a new wave of fake BBB emails is using a different strategy to scam recipients into downloading a virus.

01/21/2012

It's Still Out There! -- Warning for Recipients of BBB Email Scam

A new wave of fake BBB emails reads "BBB SBQ Form," asking recipients to click on a link to update their information. Other phishing emails claim to be about a complaint with BBB. Do not click on the link, completely delete the email, and run a full system virus scan.

11/10/2011

Job Scam Could Lead to ID Theft

The BBB warns job seekers that call center jobs advertised on Craigslist could lead to identity theft. The employer supposedly is an "Internet-based gift giving service," but the addresses are parking lots.

10/19/2011

Scam Lottery Email Claims to be from Facebook

BBB warns that a bogus email supposedly from Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook about winning $1 million in a sweepstakes is a scam. The email is not from Facebook and consumers should not click on the link to claim the prize.

10/07/2011

BBB Warns: Latest Twitter Scam Spurs Curiosity

BBB is warning Twitter users not to fall for the latest Twitter scam, even if it does spur your curiosity. Don't click on a link in an email claiming, "I saw a real bad blog about you ..."

10/06/2011

BBB Warns: Don't Fall for Scams Involving Death of Steve Jobs

BBB warns to look out for scams that exploit the death of Apple CEO, Steve Jobs. Scams have already popped up on Facebook, offering free iPads. Watch out for email scams too.

08/25/2011

Phishing Scam Takes a Legal Twist

Better Business Bureau warns against giving out personal information to unknown callers. Scammers are using the names of law firms to trick victims into giving out private information.

08/15/2011

Prize Scammers Falsely Claim to Be with BBB

Scammers are falsely claiming to be with BBB in phone calls claiming that consumers have won a prize in a lottery or sweepstakes. The scammers are asking consumers to pay anywhere from $250 to $350 upfront by wire -- but there's no prize.

07/26/2011

Alert to Business -- Complaints on Signature Sports

BBB warns businesses to beware of phone calls and invoices in the mail from Signature Sports, Dallas. Complaints allege misrepresentation, failure to produce advertising, and unauthorized bills for advertising.


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