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Several Americans are Victims of Fraud
According to Connecticut Better Business Bureau, a recently-released government study offers a snapshot of common consumer scams and the number of victims over the course of one year. A recent report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offers statistical information
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FTC: Fake Subscription Notices for Newspapers
The Federal Trade Commission has charged the operators of dozens of companies with deceiving consumers by using fake newspaper subscription notices. The FTC seeks to stop the operation and obtain money for return to consumers. According to the FTC’s complaint,
Read MoreScams of Christmas and Throughout the Year
CJ Online – Scammers don’t take off for Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza or any other special days. Their attempts to steal your money and/or identity continue throughout the year, regardless of whether the calendar says it’s holiday time. Accordingly, your Better
Read MoreBetter Business Bureau Issues Warning Over New Computer Scam
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Better Business Bureau has a warning about a computer scam that’s going around. It’s actually an old scam with a new twist. According to reports from CBS Pittsburg, security experts say the scammers call persistently, claiming there’s
Read MoreBBB Scam Alert: Targeting People Searching for Jobs
The Better Business Bureau warns of a recent scam going around the internet, specifically fake ads posted on craigslist. These ads include common phrases like “no experience necessary” or “no resume required, immediate start”. And sadly the criminals are using
Read MoreCell Phone Scam Might ‘One-Ring’ You Next
Out-of-state numbers are being reported as the new ‘One Ring’ scam, calling your cell phone by the scammers programmed computer, which blasts out thousands of calls to random cellphone numbers, rings once, then disconnects, according to Sharane Gott with the Better
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