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Don't Bite on BBB Phishing Emails

Karen Snyder — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:07:43 +0000

A phishing email masquerading as the the Better Business Bureau is targeting businesses nationwide.

BBB Regional Representative, Luanne Kadlub, says they've received numerous calls from businesses in Wyoming and Colorado

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Tips For Giving Wisely

Karen Snyder — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:06:29 +0000

Charitable giving in the U.S. rose almost four percent last year.

Thanks to technology and the creativity of charities, there are many different ways donors can give to a worthy cause.

Whether you’re giving money, goods, or time, the Better Business Bureau has some tips to keep your efforts secure

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StubHub Email Hijacked for Phishing Scam

JP — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:59:18 +0000

Hundreds of people across the United States have reported receiving an email claiming to be from San Francisco ticket company StubHub. The emails reference an order for a boxing event that the recipient did not place. This is a phishing email to gather personal informati

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Trick or Treat? Spot Scary Social Media Scams

JP — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:28:28 +0000

Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are unquestionably popular, but the Better Business Bureau warns that users may be the target of social media scammers.

Many people view their online personas as separate from their real-life ones and don’t take the same precautions to protect their identities, their computers or their money

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Better Business Bureau Tips for Purchasing Gift Cards

JP — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:47:20 +0000

Gift Cards. In my opinion they have become the de facto present. It's easy for people to purchase them and the recipients like them because they get to choose what to purchase. Since January, however, the BBB has received more than 440 complaints about the gift card industry, up from the 33 complaints received in 2010. In

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