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FTC: Fake FTC complaint email could infect your computer. Don’t click the link!
Small businesses, beware. The Federal Trade Commission just warned that a scam email is circulating that falsely claims there is an FTC complaint against businesses. The email contains a link that can...
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Warning to businesses: ID thieves have you in their crosshairs
Identity theft is a serious threat to businesses, not just consumers With the recent news stories about retailers having their records compromised by hackers, Americans are focused on the dangers of...
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Scammers offer fake prizes hoping to steal your account–Don’t get phished!
Your smartphone is full of information and entertainment. Unfortunately, it is also a way for scammers to get to you if you aren’t careful. The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is reporting a...
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‘Your card has been deactivated.’ Translation: Crooks pretending to be from...
With many banks offering fraud alerts for credit and debit cards, it can be easy to fall for fake versions. Watch out for automated phone calls and text messages that claim your card has been...
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Beware of unsolicited emails wanting to make you the heir to a fortune or set...
Talking about barking up the wrong tree… One of my coworkers at Your BBB just got a couple of emails with business proposals that–to us–were pretty obviously scams. They might not be obvious to...
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Don’t let your social media account get phished!
Phishing is a common threat to everyone who uses the Internet. Usually a phishing scam comes in the form of an email from some important institution like a bank with alarming information, like “your...
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Don’t get smished! Nigerian Prince (or heiress, or Hong Kong businessman,...
As technology changes, so do scammers. The scheme commonly known as the “Nigerian Prince Scam” has for years taken place mostly through email. (The scam might be known as “Nigerian,” but the crooks...
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Don’t fall prey to phishing scam targeting Charles Schwab investors
Several employees at Your BBB have received phishing scam emails designed to trick investors with Charles Schwab accounts into giving up their login information. This is similar to more widespread...
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Wire fraud scam targets real estate buyers in Texas
BBB and the Texas Association of REALTORS® warns consumers of online real estate scams It all started with one click. A few emails later, $50,000 was gone and a Texas realty company became the latest...
View ArticleScam alert: Fake FTC email pops up again
Just when you thought you’d never see a scam again, it pops right back up. That’s what the Federal Trade Commission is saying about a scam they first talked about in 2015. The scam works like this. The...
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