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03/29/2012

Malicious Complaint Email claiming it’s from BBB

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is issuing an urgent scam alert cautioning businesses and consumers about an email that is purporting to be from BBB about a complaint concerning an “unauthorized transaction.”

01/06/2012

The BBB Eye - Keeping Credit Card Information Safe When Shopping

Shopping can be a fun activity any time of the year. But there can be dangers associated with shopping. We are looking at how to be safe and smart when shopping.

01/04/2012

BBB Names Top Ten Scams of 2011

BBB investigates thousands of scams a year, from the latest gimmicks to schemes as old as the hills. We’ve picked the top scam for 2011 in each of our nine categories, plus our scam of the year.

12/27/2011

Return Fraud Causing Retailers to Tighten Return Policies

As return fraud continues to be a concern for the retail industry, many retailers are tightening their policies to combat the growing crime. Better Business Bureau recommends consumers fully understand these policies to avoid unnecessary stress.

12/16/2011

It’s Still Out There! New Advice for Recipients of BBB Complaint Email Scam

An email scam using BBB's name and logo continues to proliferate. Most of the emails containe the subject line “Complaint from your customers" and have a link or attachment containing phishing malware that steals information.

04/25/2011

Attention TRS, ERS, & TWC Data Breech

The Texas Comptroller’s office is sent out letters beginning Wednesday, April 13, to notify a large number of Texans whose personal information was inadvertently disclosed on an agency server that was accessible to the public. The records of about three and a half million people were erroneously placed on the server with personally identifying information.

04/21/2011

Consumer Fraud Task Force Warns: Online Payday Loans Can Trap Consumers In Cycle Of Debt, Despair

The Consumer Fraud Task Force warns that online payday loans can trap consumers in the same cycle of debt and despair as brick-and-mortar lenders but with less protection from regulators.

04/18/2011

Take the Guess Work Out of Your Next Used Car

With today’s 2010 tax return deadline and resulting refunds arriving in the next few days, BBB understands consumers will take the opportunity to use this extra money to buy a used vehicle. However, BBB warns that used car dealers were one of the most complained about industries last year with over 400 complaints. While the majority of complaints were resolved, many disputes could have been prevented by consumers taking the time to ask detailed questions and research dealerships in advance.

04/15/2011

BBB Tips if You're Considering a Vacation Timeshare

Who doesn’t dream of a vacation home on the beach or near the ski lifts – maybe even in an international setting? You might have even considered buying a vacation timeshare. The problem: While some of the big expenses of owning another property are eliminated, it’s still not as easy as renting a hotel.


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