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Beware the Publisher’s Clearinghouse Scam
Beware the Publisher’s Clearinghouse Scam
Beware the Publisher’s Clearinghouse Scam
You've probably seen the Publisher's Clearing House sweepstakes ads on TV. You may also be receiving emails from the company designed to get you to enter the contest. It seems too good to be true and the odds are about like winning a Powerball jackpot, but dreaming of winning $5,000 a week for life is a pretty strong incentive...
Beware the Publisher’s Clearinghouse Scam
Beware the Publisher’s Clearinghouse Scam
Beware the Publisher’s Clearinghouse Scam
You've probably seen the Publisher's Clearing House sweepstakes ads on TV. You may also be receiving emails from the company designed to get you to enter the contest. It seems too good to be true and the odds are about like winning a Powerball jackpot, but dreaming of winning $5,000 a week for life is a pretty strong incentive...
Beware of This One Word Scam
Beware of This One Word Scam
Beware of This One Word Scam
The FCC is warning consumers about a brand new scam that is hooking consumers with just one word: YES. According the FCC, the call opens with a person or recoding saying: "Can you hear me?"  When you respond 'yes,' and that's all it takes for you to get scammed...
BBB Advises: Donate To a Charity You Can Trust
BBB Advises: Donate To a Charity You Can Trust
BBB Advises: Donate To a Charity You Can Trust
September marks a month which recognizes worthy causes. The anniversary of 9/11 and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month may have people considering a donation to a charity. Last month, viral videos of people pouring ice water over their heads sparked a donation frenzy. Participants, including celebrities and a former U.S. President, were seen braving the chilly water all to support the ALS Associatio
Jury Duty Scammers Use Jail Threats to Scare Victims
Jury Duty Scammers Use Jail Threats to Scare Victims
Jury Duty Scammers Use Jail Threats to Scare Victims
Jury duty is a vital civic responsibility and should be taken seriously by all citizens. Unfortunately, Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin found scammers may use it to compromise your personal information and steal your money. The jury duty scam begins when someone, posing as a deputy or court official, contacts the victim via telephone. Re
BBB Warning: Expect Scammers to Use Leaked Celebrity Photos as ‘Click Bait’
BBB Warning: Expect Scammers to Use Leaked Celebrity Photos as ‘Click Bait’
BBB Warning: Expect Scammers to Use Leaked Celebrity Photos as ‘Click Bait’
Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin is warning that it expects to see scammers taking advantage of the recent leak of celebrity photos to trick consumers into clicking links to fraudulent websites. Scammers tend to take advantage of sensational news and public curiosity to spread malware that can lead to identity theft.
BBB Warns Social Media Users to Beware of Phishing Messages
BBB Warns Social Media Users to Beware of Phishing Messages
BBB Warns Social Media Users to Beware of Phishing Messages
These days almost every social media outlet allows for private messaging. Even Pinterest recently jumped on the messaging bandwagon. The unfortunate side effect is that scammers are quick to jump on too. When con artists create emails, links or web pages assuming the identity of a trustworthy source and prompt you to share sensitive personal data, it’s called “phishing”. Phishing is big business f
BBB: Students Give Financial Aid Scams a Failing Grade
BBB: Students Give Financial Aid Scams a Failing Grade
BBB: Students Give Financial Aid Scams a Failing Grade
The college fall semester will kick off soon, so now is the time to beware of scams targeting students. Scholarships and financial aid are a great way to help with the high cost of education. Even though finances have already been planned out for the school year, scammers still use this time as an opportunity to take advantage of students and parents. Before you think about last-minute financial a
BBB Advice for Those on the Hunt for the Perfect Apartment
BBB Advice for Those on the Hunt for the Perfect Apartment
BBB Advice for Those on the Hunt for the Perfect Apartment
Whether you are a college student looking for a place to live or just new to the area, finding an apartment can sometimes be difficult in today’s renters market. Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin receives thousands of complaints against apartment complexes every year, consistently placing the apartment industry on BBB’s top 10 list of most
BBB: Beware of Not-So-Fun ‘Fun’ Runs
BBB: Beware of Not-So-Fun ‘Fun’ Runs
BBB: Beware of Not-So-Fun ‘Fun’ Runs
  The Better Business Bureau has been hearing lots of complaints from around the country about various fun runs that have been cancelled with short notice, often with no refunds. Last week, BBB of Greater Cleveland reported on a 5K Foam Fest that was cancelled with just four days’ notice. An email to paid participants said “Unfortunately, we’re not able to provide you with a refund.” A similar eve
Electric Companies Say Beware of Scammers
Electric Companies Say Beware of Scammers
Electric Companies Say Beware of Scammers
Another day, another way that scammers are attempting to rip you off! Read up on the latest methods thieves are using to steal your personal information and use it fraudulently. It involves you getting a phone call telling you that your power is about to be cut off...don't fall for it!
BBB: Don’t Fall For “Catfish” Scam
BBB: Don’t Fall For “Catfish” Scam
BBB: Don’t Fall For “Catfish” Scam
June 25 is National Catfish Day. “Catfishing” doesn’t only mean going down to the river with a fishing pole. Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin wants to warn you that catfishing can also be a technique commonly used by dating scammers.

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