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Money-flipping cons have long been popular on Instagram and Twitter. But as TikTok’s popularity grows, so do the con artists. Watch out for this TikTok scam, which promises to turn a few hundred dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency into thousands in no time at all. BBB is seeing many new reports in BBB Scam Trackerrelated to this money-flippingContinue reading “That Pile of Cash Might be a Money Pit! Cryptocurrency Investment Scams Take to TikTok”

People are telling us they’ve gotten emails warning that their sensitive personal information is being sold in the shadowy marketplaces of the dark web. Some emails list the stolen information, like all or part of the person’s Social Security number, date of birth, and driver’s license number. If you’ve gotten one of these emails, takeContinue reading “Did You Get an Email Saying Your Personal Info is for Sale on the Dark Web?”

If you want solar panels, be very careful when evaluating installation offers. Con artists use misleading sales tactics and outright lies to trick homeowners out of money and personal information. If you’ve received an offer for “free solar panels,” it’s likely a scam. Here’s what you should know. (Read More)

As recovery efforts continue in areas hit hard by mother nature’s recent bi-coastal punch, scammers are not far behind. They see tragedy as opportunity, and they’ll use the devastation caused by severe storms — like Typhoon Merbok, Hurricane Fiona, and Hurricane Ian, now headed for shore — to try to take advantage of those affected. As well as of anyone whoContinue reading “Avoid Scams in the Aftermath of Merbok, Fiona and Ian”

People often find that the cost of high-demand items skyrockets during times of emergencies such as ice storms, a severe cold snap, power outages, hurricanes, floods or other types of disasters. Better Business Bureau often receives reports about the frequency of scams involving sought-after items, such as face mask scams during the coronavirus pandemic, or high prices on gas,Continue reading “False Advertising, Price Gouging is Unfair, Illegal”

With the recent announcement of the one-time federal student loan debt relief plan, we knew scammers were on their way. Well, they’re here. The application for debt relief is rolling out any day now, so focus on getting information directly from the Department of Education. (Read More)

Hurricanes Ian and Fiona are just the latest of many devastating natural disasters that have pummeled areas of the U.S. in recent years. Those events are scary enough on their own, but survivors of such weather emergencies face yet another threat after the storms and flooding recede: becoming the target of a scam. (Read More)

When’s the last time you checked out online reviews to decide whether to buy something? Or where to buy it? Many of us use reviews to see the honest opinions of other buyers — but how do we know the reviews really are honest? Or from real buyers? Read on for ideas about handling fakeContinue reading “Should We Trust Online Reviews?”

Scams affect everyone. And we mean everyone — your family, friends, and neighbors. Don’t believe us? Look at the data. Find consumer protection data from the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Network over at ftc.gov/exploredata. There, you can learn more about what the millions of reports across the United States tell us about topics like identity theft, unwantedContinue reading “Find Out What Scams are Happening in Your Area”

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