Better Business Bureau is alerting business owners to scam emails pretending...
Better Business Bureau is alerting business owners to scam emails pretending to come from Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) and involving BBB. According to their website, D&B is a leading source of...
View ArticleBeware online retailers selling fake designer goods
The BBB of Acadiana is alerting consumers to be on the lookout for counterfeit versions of popular products sold by online retailers. These companies generally function as online consumer-to-consumer...
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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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