Jun 30, 2008BBB warning: Watch out for gas scams Gasoline prices have risen 33 percent this year, and with the average cost of gas now at more than $4 a gallon,
Jun 30, 2008DTV converter 'deal' preys on confusion The conversion from analog to digital TV broadcasts is confusing enough without deceptive offers. According to the Better Business Bureau,
Jun 05, 2008SMishing targets unaware mobile phone users New fraud comes by text message
Unwanted commercial messages sent to wireless phones can be intrusive and illegal, according to
May 19, 2008Regulator offers tips to avoid foreclosure scams Foreclosures are increasing nationwide, and so are scams that promise to “rescue” homeowners from foreclosure. What these scams do is
Feb 19, 2008Latin lotto scam One California senior nearly lost $25,000 to a fraud currently operating in the Bay Area but known nationally as the Latin
Dec 31, 2007BBB warns of 'Secret Shopper' swindle Now that the holidays are about over, are you strapped for cash and looking for "easy" money? If the answer
Dec 27, 2007New Year, new consumer scams Aleksandra Todorova, SmartMoney.com reporter, writes about common scams, noting that the financial woes and natural disasters of 2007 have armed
Dec 17, 2007Beware fraudulent loan offers on Web Two Canadian businesses using Maryland addresses are targeting consumers looking for loans online, promising them thousands of dollars but draining
Nov 29, 2007FTC warns that bogus email carries virus A bogus email is circulating that says it is from the Federal Trade Commission, referencing a “complaint” filed with the
Nov 05, 2007Latest ‘hot tips’ for consumers To help consumers make informed decisions, the Better Business Bureau has released the following list of companies that employ questionable
Sep 14, 2007Mortgage foreclosure scams on the rise Across the U.S., homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure are being scammed by foreclosure “rescue” companies promising to save their house
Sep 06, 2007Beware of free Wi-Fi scam at airports In order to keep up in today’s world, a business needs to make sure its employees stay connected, even
Sep 05, 2007Be cautious when buying tickets online With the college football season underway, the National Football League (NFL) kicking off this week and Major League Baseball (MLB)
