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Have you gotten a text message about a traffic ticket recently? Don’t click the link – it could be a scam.
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Scams are hitting businesses hard. According to one report, nearly 80% of businesses were targeted by fraud attempts in 2024.
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Shoppers love the bargains they can snag during big summer sales, but it's a good idea to brush up on common scams.
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If you’ve shopped from a sponsored ad or unfamiliar website and were later told your package is stuck in customs due to tariffs, be cautious.
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What happens when you get a scam call that seems like it’s from someone you know?
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For a small business owner, well-trained employees are a key defense against scams.
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A new text message phishing scam is circulating, hot on the heels of the recent toll collection scams that targeted drivers.
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Figuring out what to do in the aftermath of a scam can be incredibly stressful. Better Business Bureau®'s new Scam Survival Toolkit can help guide survivors of scams through the recovery process.
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Now through September is prime time for door-to-door sales, so it's a good time to form a plan for how you will respond if someone knocks on your door.
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BBB reminds consumers to use extra caution when publicly posting on social media to resolve an issue with a business.