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02/14/2013

Looking for Love? Don’t get Catphished

Frauds Use Love as a Lure According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center, online romance scams—or “catphishing”—cost victims approximately $50.4 million in 2011.

02/12/2013

Don’t Take the Bait-Avoid Getting Duped by Tax ‘Phishing’ Scams

With the tax deadline approaching, fraudsters and phishers are increasingly taking aim at unsuspecting Oregonians.

12/10/2012

Scammers Don’t Shape Up, They Ship Out

Shipping Confirmations, Problems and Prizes

12/10/2012

Scammers Don’t Shape Up, They Ship Out

Shipping Confirmations, Problems and Prizes

12/05/2012

Cyberthreats of 2013

02/17/2012

BBB Email Phishing Scam Surfaces Again

Another Round of Counterfeit BBB Complaint Notice Emails Target Businesses

01/27/2012

ALERT: Emerging Phishing Scam

UPDATED: Better Business Bureau is issuing an urgent SCAM alert!

01/23/2012

Watch Out for New Wave of Fake BBB.org Emails

Businesses and consumers across the country have been hit by an on-going email scam that appears to be from a bbb.org address. Now, a new wave of fake BBB emails is using a different strategy to scam recipients into downloading a virus.

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.

10/31/2011

Six Tricks Disguised as Treats: Social Media Traps

With millions of users worldwide, social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter are unquestionably popular, but Better Business Bureau warns users may be the target of social media scammers.

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.

01/11/2011

Phishing, Vishing and Smishing

Identity thieves impersonate trustworthy sources or create fictitious reasons to contact consumers to try to get personal information

12/03/2010

BBB Warns Consumers Of Five Scams To Avoid During Hectic Holidays

Holidays can be hectic, and scammers are counting on harried consumers letting down their guard, whether shopping online, juggling packages at the mall or simply reading their e-mail.

11/04/2010

Tis’ the Season for Holiday Scams

BBB is warns holiday shoppers and donors to look out for five common scams this season.


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