Better Business Bureau warns elderly to beware Medicare/Medicaid scams
The Better Business Bureau of Acadiana is alerting elderly and disabled residents in Acadiana to beware of unsolicited phone calls from unscrupulous people looking to obtain Medicare or Medicaid...
View ArticleBBB warns consumers of unethical business practices
Two Acadiana companies are under the watchful eye of the Better Business Bureau of Acadiana A children’s clothing retailer and a door-to-door meat company have both taken advantage of this trust and...
View ArticleBBB alerts residents to Microsoft tech support scam
Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers to a phone scam in which the caller claims to be from Microsoft. The caller offers to solve a consumer’s computer problems or sell him or her a software...
View ArticleBBB alerts consumers to ‘smishing’ text scams leading to identity theft
BBB is alerting consumers to a scam where they are sent text messages that pose as bank alerts asking you to confirm account information. This type of scam is known as “smishing” and is a relatively...
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BBB warns of ongoing “Jamaican” phone scams
Better Business Bureau is alerting U.S. residents to variations of the Jamaican Phone Scam, which has been operating in North America for some time without signs of slowing down. In the original scam,...
View ArticleSweepstakes Clearinghouse mail-outs raise red flags with BBB
Winning a lottery or sweepstakes is highly improbable. According to The Huffington Post, the odd of winning the Powerball Lottery is 1 in over 175 million, making National Geographic’s long odds of...
View ArticleBBB alerts consumers to online puppy scams
Pet lovers will often pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars to purchase the pure-bred puppy of their choice. These canines often grow to become members of the families that adopt them for their...
View ArticleAdvertising Alert: “First (pick a number) customers get a free…” Advertising
Consumers see it more and more – businesses offer a special price, discount or free items to the first 10, 20, 50 or however many customers that come in the door for a special promotion. Better...
View ArticleJob seekers beware employment check scams
Better Business Bureau is alerting residents to be on the alert for check scams operating as “work-at-home” job offers. BBB has recently received several phone calls from concerned job seekers...
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BBB alerts consumers to holiday door-to-door sales claiming proceeds benefit...
As Christmas soon approaches, America is wrapped in the holiday spirit of giving and charity. Residents often give to help other in need through charities as they also shop for family, friends and...
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