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11/12/2009

Fraudulent Money Transfers Connected to Malware and

This year the FBI has reported a significant increase in frauds that involve the exploitation of valid online banking credentials belonging to small and medium businesses, municipal governments, and school districts.

10/16/2009

BBB Warns of New Phishing E-mail Posing as BBB Complaint Confirmation

Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an e-mail confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with BBB about a business. The malicious e-mails first came to the attention of BBB on Thursday, October 15.

09/28/2009

BBB reissues alert about Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Scam Contacting Local Businesses

scams in central California businesses using Telecommunications Relay services to decive business owners. Scammers ask businesses to send or wire funds to third parties.

07/28/2009

BBB urges caution about company selling business “awards”

The company, based in Washington, D.C., notifies local companies that they have been chosen for a award in their business category, all the company has to do is order their plaque online.

07/23/2009

BBB issues warning about latest Nigerian scam: Where’s Tom Hanks when you need him?

E-mails are being sent, supposedly from Federal Express, notifying people that their Fed Ex package is being held for a “Security Keeping Fee.” The ransom for the package is only $170 USD.

07/14/2009

Everything old is new again as BBB reminds people to buy pets locally, not online.

“Often they even send the intended victim a picture of the breed of puppy in question, saying they are desperate to find a good home for their pet, when the animal really doesn’t even exist.”

07/09/2009

BBB warns of fake filing requirement letters for LLCs: Victims paid ten times the actual fee

07/08/2009

BBB issues alert to homeowners: Scam artist trimming your wallet, not your trees

07/06/2009

BBB Warns Against Twitter Money-Making Schemes

Read the fine print or risk getting burned with Twitter work-at-home offers

07/02/2009

Millions mourn Michael Jackson; Millions more are preying on his fans:

BBB warns consumers to beware of scams and use caution when buying Michael Jackson memorabilia; Value of items could only be sentimental

07/01/2009

Social networking sites reviving grandparent scam

06/25/2009

BBB encourages consumers to read the fine print: Even long-time credit card holders may be surprised

06/23/2009

DCA credit counseling, June 24th

On Wednesday, June 24, 2009, from 4 p.m.-6 p.m., DCA will open its phone lines to consumers who have questions about their credit card issues or who want to discuss specific credit relief options.

06/22/2009

BBB continues to hammer away at loan modification scams

“Loan modification scams are continuing to grow as average people still struggle to meet their home loan obligations,”

06/12/2009

Be aware of messages from a site called “Tagged,”