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05/11/2012
Online shoppers beware! The latest email phishing scam looks just like an order cancellation notice from Amazon.com. Be sure to double check suspicious emails you receive from the online retailer before clicking on any links.
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05/09/2012
Better Business Bureau of Southwest Missouri has learned scammers have found a new way to rip off online shoppers. A consumer called our office telling us he responded to a Craigslist Ad for a competitively-priced generator. He received an email back telling him he could purchase the generator at www.surplusoutletcenter.com. The website was a professional looking one, complete with the BBB Accredited Business logo and the claim that they have an A+ with our office. Not only is this company not BBB Accredited, but we have absolutely no information on it at all.
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05/03/2012
Small businesses and consumers across the country are falling victim to the latest email phishing scam that exploits BBB’s name. The campaign that started yesterday was the second biggest phishing scam in the country.
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05/02/2012
The warm weather not only brings spring showers and flowers, but door-to-door scammers as well. Better Business Bureau of Southwest Missouri has learned of two potential scams targeting Ozarks homeowners.
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05/02/2012
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans. BBB is urging consumers and donors to be on the lookout for deals that seem too good to be true, and for disreputable charities.
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05/02/2012
It’s almost Mother’s Day! Whether you are ordering flowers, shopping for custom jewelry, or arranging for a special spa day, be a smart consumer. BBB sees lots of scams that focus on holiday shopping, and is warning consumers to proceed with caution before falling victim to a Mother’s Day scam.
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05/02/2012
Natural disasters like tornados, hurricanes and earthquakes can bring out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, crises also bring out persons who choose to take advantage of the victims. Some of the most common "after-disaster" scams involve damage done to roofs.
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05/02/2012
May 20-26 is National Small Business Week and a time to celebrate the growing business demographic in our country. Entrepreneurs and small business owners are the backbone of the U.S. economy: 60 to 80 percent of the new jobs in the country are created by the approximately 27.2 million small businesses in the U.S. It is estimated that over half of Americans either own or work for a small business. In honor of National Small Business Week, Better Business Bureau is encouraging small business owners to take advantage of the many resources for small businesses from BBB and from the Federal Trade Commission.
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04/25/2012
The BBB serving Southwest Missouri held its ninth shredding event Saturday April 21, which invited the public to bring unwanted sensitive material to be shredded safely. Nearly 600 cars turned out for the event, held at the Great Southern Bank Operations Center parking lot.
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04/16/2012
Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Southwest Missouri) invites the community to BBB “Secure Your ID” Day Saturday, April 21, 2012 in the parking lot of Great Southern Bank Operations Center at 218 S. Glenstone, in Springfield.
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04/03/2012
Do you spend weeks each spring eagerly anticipating your income tax refund? When the money finally comes in, is it gone tomorrow?
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04/03/2012
In honor of National Financial Literacy Month, Better Business Bureau will hold a nationwide “Secure Your ID” Day on Saturday, April 21, 2012.
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04/03/2012
Fake BBB emails download malware that can steal bank information; BBB is working with FBI to stop the thieves
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03/30/2012
April Fool’s Day may be prime time for pranks, but the Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds consumers that scammers take advantage of the unwary every day, not just on the first of April.
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03/20/2012
Have you received a text message offering you a free Walmart gift card? The BBB has a warning that the Walmart gift card text message is a smishing scam.
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