If you see a heart-wrenching post about a lost pet, a senior in need or a missing child on your Facebook feed, think twice before you share. It could be the setup for a bait-and-switch scam.

If someone you met online starts telling you they have a great investment opportunity or encouraging you to buy cryptocurrency, it should raise some red flags – even if it’s someone you’ve been talking to for a long time.

If you’re a music lover, you may find yourself looking for last-minute deals on fall festivals or tickets to a sold-out show. However, extra fees, resale pricing for high-demand shows, and tactics by unscrupulous sellers can all make ticket prices skyrocket.

This school year, you might be planning to hire a tutor to keep your child motivated and learning. Many kids can benefit from a tutor to give them extra support in a subject that’s difficult for them or prepare them for a tough assignment.

What's a verification code, and why are they so important? Six-digit verification codes are a form of two-factor authentication, a process that helps keep your important online accounts secure. For example, you might get a text message or email with a six-digit code that you must enter when you log into your bank account. This extra level of protection keeps scammers and hackers out.

Better Business Bureau® has tips to help business owners spot “vanity awards” – illegitimate professional awards that are used to trick people out of their money.

The Better Business Bureau offers eight suggestions for consumers concerned that their credit or debit cards may have been compromised by a data breach.

As your kids get older, they’ll spend more time online. Now is a good time to start teaching them about protecting their personal information.

Utility impostor scams can happen any time of year but are especially common during extremely cold or hot weather when people can't go without their heat or air conditioning.

Air conditioners eat up a lot of energy, accounting for six percent of the nation’s electricity use and costing homeowners a collective $29 billion annually. Luckily, a little housekeeping can go a long way toward reducing your cooling costs and the BBB has tips to help you save money and stay cool this summer.