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11/11/2009
A letter sent to the St. Louis Science Center claimed that 'John Doe' had won $85,000 in a Canadian lottery. Science Center officials immediately suspected a scam. Some consumers aren't so savvy.
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09/04/2009
BBB warns that a college test prep scam falsely tells parents their high schoolers ordered SAT and ACT prep materials. Complaints allege the materials are out of date, and refunds are hard to come by.
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09/04/2009
Phony ads for rental properties across the country are cropping up, and are specifically aimed at stealing money from unsuspecting renters.
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09/04/2009
Businesses are increasingly becoming victims of “friendly fraud” - fraud carried out by customers to get items free of charge. BBB gives tips on what to watch out for.
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08/03/2009
BBB warns about phony debt collectors that are calling consumers and claiming that the consumers have defaulted on a payday loan and will be arrested if they don’t pay immediately.
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08/03/2009
As the unemployment rate rises, so does the threat of scams targeting job seekers. BBB warns job hunters to be extremely cautious in their search for work because scammers are out to take advantage of them.
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07/31/2009
That dream job online could be a scam. BBB in Dallas warns about "too good to be true" job offers showing up on the Internet and social networking sites, in this story on Fox4-TV, Ch. 4, in Dallas.
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06/30/2009
Fake check scams come in many different forms and can be very hard to identify as the printing technology used by scammers improves. BBB warns against three common check scams and offers advice on the red flags to look out for.
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04/29/2009
Relying on reports from online security experts, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for fraudulent e-mails and Web sites trying to take advantage of the swine flu outbreak.
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04/07/2009
Better Business Bureau warns small business owners that reports of scammers using telephone relay services are cropping up all across the country.
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03/31/2009
Better Business Bureau is warning the public to beware of letters supposedly from Publishers Clearing House which claim that they have won a grand prize drawing of $1 million.
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03/16/2009
Schemers are preying on dog lovers who are looking for bargains. Cute puppies are advertised at bargain prices in classified and online ads, but after payment is sent, no puppies arrive.
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03/03/2009
Better Business Bureau is warning the public to be extremely wary of companies that offer “free” advice on how to get government grants.
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02/05/2009
During this tax season, Better Business Bureau advises taxpayers to be on the lookout for schemes and scams that plague families struggling to make ends meet.
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02/03/2009
Online scams are increasing, as schemers prey on those who are looking for extra income. Jeannette Kopko, of BBB in Dallas, talks with KDAF-TV, Ch. 33, about scams to watch out for.
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