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Fake Invitations Are the New Phishing Trap

Summer may be winding down, but scammers are still using celebrations, gatherings, and special events as opportunities to steal personal information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about fake party and...

Crypto ATM Scams Are Costing Consumers Thousands

A consumer from the Lima area recently contacted BBB after his wife lost$17,000 in a cryptocurrency ATM scam at a local gas station. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. Similar reports...

New $10,000 Car Loan Interest Tax Deduction – Do You Qualify?

You may be eligible for a new tax deduction this filing season if you purchased a new vehicle with a car loan. A provision in recent tax legislation now allows qualified taxpayers...

Walmart Settles with FTC Regarding Spark Driver Delivery Service

For anyone considering earning extra income through app-based driving, delivery, repair, or task services, pay is probably a top priority. Here’s a recent FTC story about just that: Walmart recently agreed to a...

Medicare Fraud Scheme Targeting Seniors Nationwide

The Better Business Bureau is alerting media and the public to a growing Medicare fraud scheme that is impacting seniors across the country, including right here in our region. A local Medicare recipient...

FedEx “Undeliverable Package” Phone Calls from eClerx Are Legitimate

BBB has seen an uptick in reports about phone calls warning of an “undeliverable FedEx package,” and we know how alarming this can be. Many consumers instinctively think these calls are scams,...

BBB’s 12 Days of Christmas Scams: Top Holiday Scams to Watch Out for This Season

The holidays are a time for giving, celebrating, and checking items off your wish list, but they’re also prime season for scammers looking to cash in on festive distractions. Each year, the...

BBB Scam Alert: Emergency Scams Instill Fear Via Fake Texts, Mugshots

Emergency scams, sometimes called "grandparent scams," prey on the willingness of an unsuspecting, worried individual to help friends and family in need. Often, they will impersonate their targets' loved ones, make up...

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