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10/22/2012

BBB and Federal Government Warn Consumers and Repair Shops about Counterfeit Vehicle Airbags

Better Business Bureau is alerting motorists they may be at serious risk if they have had their vehicle’s airbags replaced within the last three years by an independent repair shop.

09/26/2012

Classified Sites Could be a Breeding Ground for Scams, BBB Warns

In the past 12 months, Better Business Bureau has received close to 200 complaints nationally from consumers who have been scammed in some way after responding to a classified on Craigslist. BBB warns consumers to be cautious when responding to a classified posted on Craigslist, especially a job or home rental posting.

03/13/2012

March Madness Scams Range From Fake Ticket Offers To Hotel Deals To Counterfeit Merchandise

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that publicity about the NCAA Basketball Tournament is likely to breed scams involving tickets, hotels and merchandise.

02/03/2012

Buyer Beware as Shoddy Knock-offs Infiltrate the Internet

For bargain-hunters looking for name-brand items at discount prices online, Better Business Bureau offers advice on avoiding web-based rip-off schemes.

10/13/2011

Scammers Use Children’s Social Security Numbers to Steal Their Identities

Child identity theft is a growing crime that damages the pristine credit reports of children. Scammers use inactive Social Security numbers they find online – most of which are assigned to children under the age of 18 who have not started using them yet – and sell them to help people establish fake credit. Protecting a child’s innocent, clean record is something that every parent needs to do.


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