Tri State Better Business Bureau
Psychic Mail Fraud Scheme Shut Down by Justice Department
Your BBB® has written about lottery scams before, but this scam throws in an added “psychic” element. According to the U.S. Justice Department’s (DOJ) initial complaint, individuals and entities were alleged to be running two related predatory multimillion-dollar mail fraud schemes...
Social Security Disability and Phishing
It seems that scammers leave no stone unturned, and they will even use the application process to see if you’ve filed for disability benefits under Social Security. Your BBB®, the Social Security Inspector General, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) want to alert you to the latest phishing scheme whereby these people want to obtain your personal information...
New Labels Help Consumers Pick Data Plans
On April 4, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unveiled a new Consumer Broadband Label to help consumers when signing up for home and mobile data plans. Your BBB® would like to pass on this information to consumers.
The new labels resemble nutrition labels on food products, but instead of telling us about calories and carbs, they cover average speeds, data caps, and monthly fees, in plain
Don’t Be Fooled: How to Avoid Being a Scam Victim
Many of us enjoy a good joke or can appreciate a harmless prank, but what happens when the “joke’s on you” turns to identity theft or financial loss? Your Tri-State BBB® offers dos and don’ts to avoid being fooled by a scam.
Your Medication Prescriptions are No Secret
An article in Consumer Reports tells how our medical information is not as private as many would like. When you fill a prescription, you may assume your medication is between you, the pharmacist, and your doctor. But a surprising number of people have access to your prescription history, including your credit card and Social Security numbers. Your BBB® offers info on protecting your privacy.
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Political Robocalls End In Indiana
As many of our readers are aware, your BBB® has warned our community about the various robocalls offering things such as reduced credit card interest rates. These calls employ the use of auto dialers which have phone numbers loaded into their memories to automatically dial those numbers with a prerecorded message...
New Phishing Emails Claim to Be from TurboTax
We’re only about three weeks away from the tax deadline, and as many of you continue to prep and file your taxes, you may be doing so with the aid of computer software. TurboTax is one such tax preparation software. Your BBB® wants consumers using this product to know that scammers have been sending out phishing emails that claim to be from TurboTax.
Phishing Email Targets Square Users
Your BBB® wants to make you aware of a new phishing scheme that alleges it is from Square, Inc., a credit card processing business. Both businesses and consumers may be using Square as it is a processing device that can connect to your cell phone or tablet; therefore, many of our readers may be vulnerable to this scheme.
Check Your Freezer! Three Million Food Items Recalled
Nearly three million boxes of frozen DiGiorno pizzas, Stouffer’s lasagnas and Lean Cuisine meals are being recalled after customers said they found pieces of glass in their food.
Frightening Grandparents Scam Targeting Seniors with Grandkids in the Tri-State
Spring is upon us and Easter quickly rounding the bend. Yet another opportunity for chocolate! We have some wonderful local confections here in our community. You know what I am talking about, Easter eggs as big as footballs with the most delightful fillings...
Thousands of Child Safety Seats Recalled
Your BBB® likes to inform the public of some mandatory and voluntary recalls it hears of.
Can You Clone a Credit Card Cloning That Has an EMV Chip
I looked through some of my e-mails and noticed a number of them dealt with the topic of credit/debit card cloning. So I decided to a little research on the topic to provide information our readers.