Tri State Better Business Bureau
How Do You Avoid Being Taken by an Impostor Scam?
Your BBB® continues to hear from consumers, almost daily, regarding a call, email or text from someone claiming that they have computer problems, won a prize or owe money. We want to help spread the word that most of these calls are from impostors...
Are You Saving Enough for Your Future? Here’s How to Find Out!
Tuesday, February 23 was the second day of America Saves Week. Your BBB® shares the following America Saves Week daily focus with our readers. Since we are still at the beginning of 2016, the America Saves organization says this is a good time for consumers to get to know their full financial picture...
How Do You Choose the Best Loans and Credit Cards?
Will you be applying for a loan or shopping around for a credit card in 2016? Your BBB® recently read a Press Release from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) that outlines some of the tips they have available in their latest Consumer News newsletter on shopping for loans and credit cards...
FTC Issues Warning About High School Diploma Scams
Many adults who didn’t graduate from high school for one reason or another are realizing the value of having a high school diploma and are looking for ways to get theirs. Your BBB® wishes to pass on information from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about high school diploma scams...
The Sweetheart Scam Targets Those Looking for Love
Valentine’s Day is already past, and hopefully everyone got their fair share of chocolate! Sadly, I did not, but that’s by my own request. It always looks better to appear that I am trying to stay on my diet and piously waiving any attempts of candy...
Is Credit Card Fraud Still a Problem?
Over the years, your BBB® has provided warnings regarding credit card scams and security breaches. When the new EMV chip credit and debit cards were introduced, they were to provide greater security for their users.
According to a US News article by Anisha Sekar, the United Kingdom experienced a reduction in credit card fraud of 63% just by switching to the EMV chip...
Virtual Kidnapping Scam Makes You Think Your Family Is Being Held for Ransom
The ID Theft Center current scam alerts page reports that con artists are now pretending to be kidnappers, and are holding a member of your family for ransom.
MoneyGram to Pay $13 Million to Resolve Fraud Investigation
Your BBB® has learned that MoneyGram has agreed to pay a $13 million settlement to resolve a multistate investigation. The investigation involved complaints from consumers who used MoneyGram’s wire transfer service to send money to third parties involved in schemes to defraud consumers...
Worst Passwords of 2015 – Don’t Use These!
Let’s admit it—coming up with a different password for each account and then remembering which password goes with which account is so inconvenient, we tend to take shortcuts. Your BBB® wishes to share the 25 worst passwords of 2015 and tips on how to create passwords that are more secure...
Did You Know: Your Accounts Are Worth Much More Than Your Credit Cards?
Good news for those worried about their credit card numbers being stolen; cybercriminals don’t care that much about your credit card number anymore. Uber, PayPal and even Netflix accounts have become much more valuable to criminals, according to security company Trend Micro...
BBB Warns of Recurring Scams Targeting the Tri-State
To keep your New Year happy and safe, the BBB® wishes to remind you of some recurring scams that continue to target our community. Please familiarize yourself with these fraudulent offerings and be prepared when you receive a call, letter or email...
Internet Sites Continued Sources of Theft by Deception
Some popular internet sites continue to be used by operators who seek to take your hard-earned dollars by luring you into thinking that you’re getting a great bargain on highly sought after products. Your Tri-State BBB® wants to caution our readers to be very careful when making such “purchases” on these popular sites...