June has been designated as Internet Safety Month, designed not only to raise awareness about internet safety, but also to provide parents and guardians with resources to keep young people safe online.
As this year's college graduates grab their diploma and start a new chapter in their lives, there are several important decisions to navigate.
Many scams start with an intimidating phone call.
The Better Business Bureau issued a study on virtual vehicle vendor scams in 2020, which revealed that reports to BBB Scam Tracker identified a growing scam using fake cars and escrow companies to steal from unsuspecting consumers.
BBB's Scam Tracker site offers a great opportunity for you to share and review the types of fraud targeting our community and abroad. In fact, last month BBB Scam Tracker received an award from the Global Anti-Scam Alliance and ScamAdviser.com as the best scam fighting tool of the year.
A few weeks ago, I noted that imposter scams secured the top spot for types of fraud reported to the Federal Trade Commission in 2023, with related losses of $2.7 billion. The Better Business Bureau has received similar reports of impostor related schemes on our BBB Scam Tracker site.
In honor of National Consumer Protection Week, we brought in experts from the Federal Trade Commission, the Tennessee Attorney General's Office, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and AARP earlier this month to join BBB in sharing vital fraud protection information with our community.
The Better Business Bureau shares tips and information on a regular basis to help consumers and businesses make sound buying decisions about products and services they need.
Everyone knows to look for phony emails — they can appear in your email inbox or even at work. Scammers can easily make messages that appear to come from anywhere, like your boss's email account or a close family member. But what about phone calls and voicemail?
Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft and scams? Wondering about the best way to avoid contractor fraud, shop for a used car or be safe online shopping?
