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03/08/2013
A new phishing scam is making the rounds disguised as a consumer complaint notification from the FTC. If you receive it, just hit "delete."
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03/07/2013
Phishing scammers are targeting Better Business Bureau Accredited Businesses in the Upstate with emails claiming that the recipient's accreditation has been "discontinued." This is a scam.
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02/01/2013
Seniors nationwide are reporting pushy, suspicious telemarketing calls from businesses going by the names "Senior Emergency Care," "Senior Safety Alert" or "Senior Safe Alert." Follow our advice to tell a legitimate sales call from a telemarketing scam.
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01/25/2013
Check your privacy settings. Scammers are tapping into the personal data available through Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn to pose as your friends in fraudulent emails. Watch out for these personalized scam messages and take steps to prevent them.
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01/15/2013
Smartphone users should be aware of Malware targeting mobile devices and safety measures to help avoid compromise
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12/06/2012
Five infant deaths have been linked to Nap Nanny recliners, and 70 consumers have filed complaints after their babies fell out of the recliners.
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11/09/2012
Love to shop? Need extra money? Securing a part time job as a secret shopper may sound like an ideal way to supplement your income. But watch out for a detailed scam job offer that lures victims into parting with thousands of dollars.
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10/22/2012
Better Business Bureau is alerting motorists they may be at serious risk if they have had their vehicle’s airbags replaced within the last three years by an independent repair shop.
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10/19/2012
A classic scam is back in action! Jamaican scammers are calling unsuspecting consumers across the country, but this time they are pretending to be representatives of BBB.
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09/13/2012
Keep a careful eye on your work email this week! Fake "visual voicemail" emails are making the rounds. These emails appear to contain a new voicemail message, but click the attachment and you'll end up at a scam website.
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07/31/2012
A new scam using the BBB name popped up this morning, and has been received by consumers and businesses across the U.S. and Canada…including many BBB offices!
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05/23/2012
A clever scam in the form of a fake Facebook account cancellation email is making the rounds. Don’t let the threat of losing your account trick you into installing malware on your computer.
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05/11/2012
Online shoppers beware! The latest email phishing scam looks just like an order cancellation notice from Amazon.com. Be sure to double check suspicious emails you receive from the online retailer before clicking on any links.
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05/01/2012
Consumers nationwide are receiving fake emails that are almost identical to the real alerts many Verizon customers get to remind them of their monthly payments.
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