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06/12/2013
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers of a malware program that locks up your computer and demands you pay a fine or criminal charges will be filed.
The BBB received a call Tuesday afternoon from a local consumer whose daughter's computer was displaying a message from the "FBI" stating she had violated federal law by illegally using or distributing copyright laws and is subject to fines up to $100,000.
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06/03/2013
BBB advises consumers about Bexar Towing's practices
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03/25/2013
Complaints in the U.S about Jamaican scams continue to grow, with a conservative estimate of annual losses of more than $300 million.
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03/22/2013
Cell phone users are increasingly turning to Bluetooth technology to talk - hands free - on their phones. But as this high tech tool gains popularity in the US and Canada, scammers are finding ways to exploit it.
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03/08/2013
A new phishing scam is making the rounds disguised as a consumer complaint notification from the FTC. If you receive it, just hit "delete."
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03/06/2013
The BBB has received numerous calls from businesses who say notices they received from Corporate Records Service implied they were required to compile corporate meetings documents.
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02/22/2013
Have you received a confirmation email for a driver's license renewal or vehicle registration transaction you never made? It's a scam! A new phishing scam poses as a confirmation email from the Florida DMV.
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02/15/2013
Eager to break into acting or modelling? Don't let your ambition get the better of you. Use caution when applying to jobs and don't fall for a check cashing scam that uses Better Business Bureau's name.
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01/25/2013
Check your privacy settings. Scammers are tapping into the personal data available through Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn to pose as your friends in fraudulent emails. Watch out for these personalized scam messages and take steps to prevent them.
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01/23/2013
Protecting our senior citizens from Medicare Fraud - information you need to know.
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01/12/2013
Searching for coupons online is an easy way to save money. Unfortunately, it's also an easy way to give your name and contact info to scammers. Be sure to verify a coupon deal is real before sharing your information.
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01/09/2013
January 9, 2013 – Jacksonville FL The Better Business Bureau serving Northeast Florida & the Southeast Atlantic has received multiple complaints against a company purported to be selling auto accessories online. The business website, www.diselgang.com, lists pages of inexpensive auto accessories all with the promise of free shipping. Complainants allege though that they never ordered anything from this company. The amounts the company is charging are very small and range from $6 -$11. Amounts that may be overlooked very easily when going over your monthly expenses. When pursuing a refund the consumers hit a dead end and contact the BBB to voice their concerns. We have taken this very seriously and done an investigation of our own. Here is what we have found:
Despite the website listing a contact number with a 904 area code, www.diselgang.com is not located in Jacksonville, FL. The website, which has only been active for 3 months, is registered to an individual in Chelyabinskaya, Russ
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12/29/2012
A scam that promises unlimited Sudoku puzzles is extra tempting this time of year. Scammers are using a malware trick from the 1990s to fool users into downloading a virus.
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12/10/2012
Homeowners nationwide are receiving letters asking them to pay upwards of $80 to obtain a certified copy of their property deed. What the mailings don't mention is that deeds are available from the county for a few dollars or less.
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11/30/2012
The gift card text message scam is back with a vengeance this holiday shopping season. Shoppers across the country are reporting receiving spam text messages, called smishing, saying they won pricey gift card.
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