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08/27/2009
Mortgage fraud using "reverse mortgages" are growing in number, the FBI reports
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08/13/2009
As unemployment has risen, BBB is warning about three schemes that target job seekers.
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07/23/2009
Jefferson High School Online appears to a diploma mill that offers a high school diploma and transcript for $200 to people who complete a test that it appears anyone can pass with little effort.
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07/16/2009
Cancer Fund of America raises millions nationally through telemarketing efforts, but very little of the money appears to help cancer patients or go to the fight against cancer.
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07/09/2009
BBB sees increasing interest in BBB reports about new car dealers and a few scams that may be taking advantage of uncertainty about a new federal rebate program for trade in of older cars for a new car.
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07/02/2009
As more families look to purchase used cars, car theives frequently use "cloned" VIN numbers to sell stolen vehicles to unsuspecting buyers.
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06/30/2009
BBB believes that offer of free phone service, stating that "government pays for home phone service," should disclose that the free offer covers installation and first month of service, but that additional months of service will have a cost to the consumer.
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06/25/2009
BBB logo is sometimes used online or in print ads without authorization
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06/10/2009
A person who happens to be abroad and is advertising a car or boat or any other higher price item online may be trying to steal your money.
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05/21/2009
Consumers seeking help to manage debt negotiation or debt settlement are frequently misled by deceptive businesses.
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04/23/2009
Official looking postcard about proposed Medicare cuts seeks to convince senior citizens to return information that will be used for either sales or lobbying efforts, or both.
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04/16/2009
Consumers often sign up inadvertently for a "free trial membership" that promises savings but winds up delivering only surprise charges to the consumer's bank account or credit card statement.
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04/09/2009
Hearing aid sales made in a consumer's home are subject to strict regulations
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04/07/2009
Better Business Bureau warns small business owners that reports of scammers plying their trade through telephone relay services — typically used by the hearing impaired to make phone calls — are cropping up all across the country. At a time when businesses literally can’t afford to fall victim to fraud, this scam is experiencing a comeback and small business owners should take precautions to avoid losing thousands of dollars.
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04/07/2009
With the number of commercial bankruptcies on the rise, some brides and grooms are getting burned by bankrupt vendors. Because of the weak economy, couples might want to consider wedding insurance and Better Business Bureau is offering advice on purchasing coverage for the big day.
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