Tri State Better Business Bureau
Virtual Kidnapping Scam Makes You Think Your Family Is Being Held for Ransom
The ID Theft Center current scam alerts page reports that con artists are now pretending to be kidnappers, and are holding a member of your family for ransom.
BBB Warns of Recurring Scams Targeting the Tri-State
To keep your New Year happy and safe, the BBB® wishes to remind you of some recurring scams that continue to target our community. Please familiarize yourself with these fraudulent offerings and be prepared when you receive a call, letter or email...
Internet Sites Continued Sources of Theft by Deception
Some popular internet sites continue to be used by operators who seek to take your hard-earned dollars by luring you into thinking that you’re getting a great bargain on highly sought after products. Your Tri-State BBB® wants to caution our readers to be very careful when making such “purchases” on these popular sites...
Did You Know: Your Accounts Are Worth Much More Than Your Credit Cards?
Good news for those worried about their credit card numbers being stolen; cybercriminals don’t care that much about your credit card number anymore. Uber, PayPal and even Netflix accounts have become much more valuable to criminals, according to security company Trend Micro...
More Options to Stop Unwanted Cell Calls
Your BBB has recently learned about another option that could help stop unwanted calls to your cell phone.
Consumers Union reports that Aaron Foss, the creator of NomoRobo, plans to roll out an app for iPhone and Android in the coming weeks...
Getting Fit: Tips for Joining a Gym
One of the most common resolutions for this and every year is to live healthier. For some, that may mean joining a gym, fitness club or other similar facility. Choosing the right facility may be the difference between success and failure. In order to help you choose one that is right for you, check out the following tips from your BBB®...
FTC Charges Lumosity with Deceptive Advertising
With Alzheimer’s disease in the public eye these days, a product that claims to delay age-related cognitive decline attracts a lot of attention. Lumosity is such a program, and it not only drew the attention of consumers, but also the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...
New Financial Tool Helps Measure Financial Well-Being
With 2016 fast approaching, it will soon be time to make New Year’s resolutions. Many of our resolutions are related to our financial situation, such as saving more or cutting down on our spending. Your BBB® has learned that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has just released a new tool to help financial educators and consumers measure their financial well-being...
Resolutions for Smart Shopping & Preventing Fraud/ID Theft
Your BBB® wants you to protect yourself from criminal activity, fraud and unethical marketplace practices by adding a few resolutions to your list for 2016.
What to Do When You Don’t Recognize a Debt
Money sometimes can be a little tight during the holidays as we stretch our budgets to accommodate presents and travel, and it can be even tighter if you have debt collectors calling. We, here at your BBB®, often receive calls, emails or other messages from consumers about a debt collection call they’ve received...
Top Ten Scams of 2015
The results are in from the first 10,000 scams reported to the new bbb.org/scamtracker. Here are the top ten scams of 2015 and a few notes on avoiding each one of them.
Scam Type
Number
Percentage
Tax Scams (IRS)
2,413
24.0%
Debt Collections
835
8...
The Tri-state BBB Urges Shoppers to Beware of Halloween Pop Up Stores’ Red Flags
Your BBB® wants to remind you that Halloween is only two weeks away. Have you decorated, bought candy and picked out your costume?