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BBB Email Phishing Scam Surfaces Again – Salem-News.Com

By admin - Last updated: Saturday, February 18, 2012

BBB Email Phishing Scam Surfaces Again Salem-News.Com Lake Oswego, Ore. – The scam that fraudulently uses Better Business Bureau's name will not die. Reports indicate that businesses are, once again, receiving emails from impostors claiming to represent BBB. Senders state that complaints have been filed … and more

Better Business: As money recovery scams proliferate, here’s what to do – Memphis Commercial Appeal

By admin - Last updated: Saturday, February 18, 2012

Better Business: As money recovery scams proliferate, here's what to do Memphis Commercial Appeal Now there's a new twist on the BBB phishing scam that's a variation of what's known as a “money recovery scam.” People have reported receiving phone calls from someone advising that their computer was infected with a virus downloaded from a bogus BBB … and more

New Scam Uses BBB.org Email Address – Tucson Citizen

By admin - Last updated: Friday, February 17, 2012

New Scam Uses BBB.org Email Address Tucson Citizen 17, 2012, under alert, Life, phishing, scam , Tips Consumers nationwide, including Tucson, are reporting a new round of phishing email scams using the BBB name and email address. Some of the new emails appear to be targeting accountants. and more

BBB did not send an email asking for $235 for a TV ad campaign. Report a #scam to us at info@greatermd.bbb.org

By ADVETAGRAINNA - Last updated: Saturday, January 28, 2012

BBB did not send an email asking for $235 for a TV ad campaign. Report a #scam to us at info@greatermd.bbb.org

New twist to BBB scam targeting firms – Chesterton Tribune

By admin - Last updated: Friday, January 27, 2012

New twist to BBB scam targeting firms Chesterton Tribune Better Business Bureaus across the nation are warning consumers about a new twist in the ongoing BBB phishing scam . Consumers now are reporting receiving phone calls —in addition to emails—from scammers claiming to be from BBB. and more

BBB Watch: Scam using BBB name and logo – Rockford Register Star (blog)

By LybrandSieben200 - Last updated: Wednesday, January 4, 2012

BBB Watch: Scam using BBB name and logo Rockford Register Star (blog) By BBB An email scam using the Better Business Bureau's name and logo continues to proliferate across North America, and even to some overseas addresses. Most of the emails carry the well-known BBB torch logo and may come with the subject line … and more

Top 10 scams and rip-offs in 2011 – News10.net

By admin - Last updated: Wednesday, January 4, 2012

News10.net Top 10 scams and rip-offs in 2011 News10.net Then there was the BBB phishing scam . Hundreds of thousands of people received emails imitating an official notice from BBB. The subject line says something like “Complaint Against Your Business.” The instructions tell the recipient to either click on … and more

Top Scams of 2011 – WZZM

By admin - Last updated: Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Top Scams of 2011 WZZM This is known as ” phishing” scam . The BBB says it's working with security consultants and federal law enforcement to track down the source of these emails and has already shut down dozens of hijacked websites. The Bureau says anyone who may have opened … and more

BBB warns businesses about complaint form scam – Kansas CW

By LindseyWhitney - Last updated: Friday, December 23, 2011

BBB warns businesses about complaint form scam Kansas CW The Better Business Bureau finds its good name at the center of a nationwide email scam . The BBB has informed its member businesses to be on the look-out for an email that claims to contain a consumer complaint response form. … and more

BBB warns businesses about complaint form scam – KWCH

By MezzaRauer666 - Last updated: Friday, December 23, 2011

BBB warns businesses about complaint form scam KWCH The Better Business Bureau finds its good name at the center of a nationwide email scam . The BBB has informed its member businesses to be on the look-out for an email that claims to contain a consumer complaint response form. … and more