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05/21/2013

Alert About A Phishing Attack on Telecommunication Customers

IC3 warns consumers about a phishing scam targeting telecommunication companies' customers.

04/23/2013

After West, Texas, Explosion, BBB Offers Tips on Giving and Warns of Potential Scams

It took only a few hours for a phony Twitter account claiming to be collecting donations to be set up after the Boston Marathon bombings. Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that it would not be surprising to find scams popping up after the devastating explosion in West, Texas, on April 17, 2013.

03/15/2013

How Fake FTC Emails are Tricking Business Owners

A new phishing scam is making the rounds disguised as a consumer complaint notification from the FTC. If you receive it, just hit "delete."

02/27/2013

Phishing Calls Target Seniors

Scammers call seniors asking for information to verify identity in order to send a new Medicaid card. They ask for SSN and bank account number.

12/13/2012

Scammers Don’t Shape Up, They Ship Out

Shipping Confirmations, Problems and Prizes

12/07/2012

Cyberthreats of 2013

11/27/2012

Don't Let Online Thieves Wreck Your Holidays, Consumer Fraud Task Force Warns

The Consumer Fraud Task Force alerts consumers to some common online scams that have victimized buyers during the holidays.

09/24/2012

Connecticut BBB Alerts Consumers: Fake FBI Email Threatens Recipients with Arrest

There are several variations ofa fake "FBI" email making the rounds. One version, signed by “Special Agent Terry Williams,” supposedly comes from the Anti-Terrorist and Monetary Crimes Division.

07/31/2012

BBB Name Used in Free Gift Card Scam

BBB joined Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy as another established brand used to promote fake gift cards. Don’t bother trying to redeem this offer. It’s just a trick to get your email address, cell number and other personal information.

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.”

03/21/2012

AmEx's "Thanks for Updating Your Email" Messages are Fakes

American Express card holders beware! Scammers are using the credit card company's email address for a phishing scam. Consumers nationwide reported receiving fake emails informing them that their account's email address has been changed.

02/17/2012

BBB Email Phishing Scam Surfaces Again

Another Round of Counterfeit BBB Complaint Notice Emails Target Businesses


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