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09/17/2009

JC Henning Inc: A Phoney Company With Scam Job Offers

The BBB is receiving many inquiries about JC Henning Inc., which falsely claims to be located in Louisville, KY and appears to be offering jobs, but is really a front for a counterfeit check scam.

06/04/2009

OverstockSales.org Is a Scam Website, BBB Says

Ads on Craigslist take consumers to www.OverstockSales.org, which looks like a legitimate website but lies in telling consumers that the company is a BBB Accredited business

11/11/2008

BBB Hot Topics for November

Here is a list of the top scams for November 2008.

10/23/2008

Is the Post Office Holding Your Shipment? Not this time!

Deceptive Mailing from Florida business falsely suggests that the Post Office is holding a shipment for you until you call.

10/10/2008

BBB Hot Topics for October

Here is a look at the latest scams that could affect you.

10/06/2008

BBB Alert: Senior Citizens Nationwide Report Losing Thousands of Dollars to Telephone Scam

BBB is warning senior citizens to be aware of an emerging telephone sam that is preying on grandparents nationwide!

09/24/2008

BBB Warning: Watch Out for Gas Scams!

BBB of Louisville, Southern Indiana, and Western Kentucky is warning residents to be on the lookout for gas scams!

09/19/2008

Consumers Confused Over Letters from BNY Mellon Shareowner Services

Some local residents are concerned about notices they are getting in the mail. The letter from BNY Mellon Shareowner Services states computer tapes containing their Social Security numbers and other personal information were lost while being transported to an off-site archive storage facility.

09/18/2008

BBB Tips on Repairing Your Home after a Disaster

Hurricane Ike made its mark on the area! If your house or business was damaged by the strong winds that made their way through the area last weekend, chances are you’re on the hunt for a reputable contractor to help with the repairs. Be aware of those who may take advantage of your situation: The home repair rip-off artist, who may overcharge, perform shoddy work, or skip town without finishing your job.

09/17/2008

BBB Warns Sports Fans, Concert-Goers, and Theater Buffs: Beware of TicketsMyWay.com

BBB is warning sports, music, and theater fans who are trying to get their hands on the hottest event tickets that they might get burned when shopping online with TicketsMyWay.com. Hundreds of complaints against the company, which is run by Las Vegas-based Event Tickets LLC, have been pouring in from consumers across the country. Consumers claim they paid for tickets to shows, concerts, and sporting events but they received the tickets too late, received tickets for seats that were not valid or weren’t as good as agreed upon and, in some cases, did not receive their tickets at all.

08/08/2008

BBB August Hot Topics

Look out for these latest scams!

06/26/2008

Two “Consumer Myths” Cause Numerous Complaints to BBB

Misunderstandings about the three day right of rescission that applies to contracts signed in your home and return and exchange rights cause many complaints to BBB.

06/23/2008

BBB Warns of Company Taking Advantage of DTV Confusion

BBB is alerting consumers to beware of a misleading advertising campaign by an Ohio-based company called Universal TechTronics. Ads are running across the U.S. promising free television channels, services, and digital TV converter boxes, but are really a bait and switch tactic that prey on consumers’ lack of knowledge about digital TV conversion requirements.

04/03/2008

Unknown Callers Are Often Debt Collectors

Citizens frequently contact the BBB about an unknown caller who leaves a voice message asking them to call a toll-free telephone number. The caller is often a debt collector.

02/13/2008

BBB Internet Alert: St. Valentine’s Day E-Card Carries Storm Worm Virus

They’re popular to send and receive, but the next time your inbox reads “you’ve got mail,” you may want to make sure you know who it’s coming from. With Valentine’s Day approaching, be on the lookout for a Valentine’s Day e-card that’s spreading what’s being tagged as the “Storm Worm Virus.”