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Three Valentine’s Day Scams Turning Sweet into Sour

Posted Thursday, February 10, 2011
by Erik Johnson

Valentine’s Day is less than a week away. While many people plan dates with significant others, look to get into the dating scene or simply want to let friends and family know that they care, scammers may unfortunately try to take advantage of the heightened communication around this special day. BBB wants you to be aware of 3 common scams that typically make an appearance during this time of year:

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Top 10 Scams of 2010

Posted Wednesday, January 05, 2011
by Erik Johnson

Last year, your BBB received over 23,000 complaints from consumers who felt they were taken advantage of by a business. Those looking for jobs, struggling to make money or get out of debt were the most common targets of scammers, hackers and deceptive businesses in 2010.

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Top 5 Most Common Holiday Scams

Posted Thursday, November 11, 2010 in Computers-Internet-Technology
by Erik Johnson

These five holiday season scams are sure to steal your cheer. As you shop for your friends and family, look out for the common threats that BBB sees every year…

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Oil Spill Scams Attempt to Fool Consumers

Posted Wednesday, August 18, 2010 in Alerts/Scams
by Erik Johnson

It’s been nearly 4 months since oil began leaking from a well dug by British Petroleum’s Deepwater Horizon drilling rig. This environmental disaster captured the attention of consumers, as well as scammers, nationwide. While the leak has since been sealed, BBB continues to hear from consumers about potential scams related to a variety of issues stemming from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

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BBB Smart Consumer Tip: Avoid Employment Scams

Posted Wednesday, July 07, 2010 in Consumer/Business Services
by Erik Johnson

As many Americans are seeking employment, BBB is warning job-seekers to watch out for red flags of employment scams to avoid losing money and sensitive information. Do your research to conduct a safe, fruitful job search.

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