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03/06/2012

NCPW Reminder: Watch Out for Scam Red Flags

For the second tip of National Consumer Protection Week, Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington reminds consumers to heed scam warning signs

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.

03/28/2011

Phishing Email Deceitfully Uses Coca-Cola Name

A recent email takes advantage of Coca-Cola's well-recognized name and logo to convince consumers they've won a foreign lottery prize.

01/13/2011

Top Scam List: BBB's Big 10 of 2010

Schemes Target Finances

01/07/2011

Lottery / Sweepstake Scams

Fraudulent win notices for lotteries or sweepstakes promise prizes or big bucks and ask for personal information or funds to cover taxes or fees.

07/22/2010

Completing Surveys Can Increase Telemarketing Calls And Junk Mail

Consumers Receive Surveys with Sweepstakes and Coupon Perks, BBB Says Use Caution

05/21/2010

Lotto Scam Falsely Using BBB's Name Reaches Alaska

Con Artists Use Better Business Bureau's Reputation in Schemes

11/17/2009

MoneyGram Takes Heat From FTC in Money-Transfer Scandal

BBB encourages consumers to avoid all unknown or suspicious invitations to wire funds.

10/01/2007

FTC - Diversity Visa Lottery: Read the Rules, Avoid the Rip-Offs

If you or someone you know is trying to get a green card — the right to live in the United States permanently — be on the lookout for unscrupulous businesses and attorneys. They’ll claim that, for a fee, they can make it easier to enter the U. S. State Department’s annual Diversity Visa (DV) lottery (also known as the “green card lottery”) or increase your chances of winning the DV lottery.


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