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12/07/2011

Second Round of Phishing Emails Abuse BBB's Name

BBB Warns of fake complaint emails that may contain viruses or other malware.

11/23/2011

Phony BBB Complaint Email Hits Businesses Nationwide

BBB serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington has received dozens of reports of these fake complaint notices.

11/02/2011

Alaskans Lose Big With Lottery Scams

Recent reports to BBB indicate that many Alaska-based consumers are receiving win notices from overseas lotteries.

10/28/2011

StubHub Scam E-mail Stumps Recipients

Lookout for Fraudulent Ticket Orders

08/18/2011

Watch Out for False Emails Requesting a BBB Rating Verification

BBB cautions businesses and consumers about an email that purports to come from BBB. The email appears to come from a fake BBB address (BBBupdate@post.com) in the Atlanta metro area and falsely requests verification of BBB Ratings.

08/18/2011

Complaints Don't Have to Cost a Thing

Lookout scam victims and dissatisfied customers! Better Business Bureau has concerns about a recent complaint filed on Onlinebusinessscams.com of Phoenix.

06/15/2011

Vivint's Sales Tactics Cause Alarm

Alaskans are contacting Better Business Bureau for information on the door-to-door alarm sales company Vivint, Inc. of Provo, Utah.

06/13/2011

Don't Subscribe to High Pressure Magazine Sales

As door-to-door magazine sellers are hitting the pavement this summer, Better Business Bureau warns consumers to be on guard for slick presentations and high pressure sales tactics.

06/15/2010

Two New Work-at-Home Re-Shipping Scams

Two BBBs have recently issued warnings about work-at-home scams offering work that involves shipping packages overseas.

05/21/2010

BBB Warns Businesses About New Phishing Attack

Beware of fake complaint reports coming from seatac@bbb.org

05/21/2010

Lotto Scam Falsely Using BBB's Name Reaches Alaska

Con Artists Use Better Business Bureau's Reputation in Schemes

02/08/2010

BBB Uncovers Problem with Peel Inc - As Seen on KGW TV

Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington Consumers Face Hassles and Headaches Over Unwanted Credit Card Charges

01/14/2010

2010 Census – BBB Says Be Cooperative But Cautious

Prevent Losing Finances and Personal Information to Impostors

01/13/2010

BBB Advises Donors On How To Vet Haiti Earthquake Charity Appeals

Not All Charities are Equipped to Help and Some Might be Fraudulent, Warns BBB

10/13/2009

Business Fails to Close Out Transactions Before Closing it's Doors.

Couch's Appliance and Furnishings Shuts Down, Without Notifying Its Customers


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