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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.

11/30/2011

During the Season of Giving Cons are on the Take

As scammers seek to exploit holiday generosity, Better Business Bureau urges consumers to protect well-intentioned donations.

11/10/2011

11 Ways to Help Veterans on 11-11-11

Better Business Bureau arms consumers and business owners with suggestions on how to support veterans and military service members this Veterans Day: Friday, Nov. 11, 2011

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.

09/30/2011

FHA Tracer Job Offers Raise Red Flags

Don't Expect Refunds From Tracer Tricksters

09/07/2011

Wildfire Warnings from BBB

With rising temperatures and high winds, Oregon and Western Washington face the continued threat of destructive wildfires.

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.

07/06/2011

Coupons Cause Confusion on Discount Sites

Dissect Deals Before Buying

05/24/2011

A Good Deed Indeed

Charities: Who Is Knocking on the Door?

05/11/2011

Opt-Out to Reduce Unwanted Mail

BBB Tips to Decrease Environmental Impact and Identity Theft Risk

04/19/2011

Pre-Earth Day Event Fights ID Theft and Pollution

BBB Secure Your ID Day Helps Save Identities and the Environment

04/13/2011

Shred and Recycle on April 16

Saturday, April 16, Better Business Bureau and local partners are offering free document shredding and cell phone recycling.

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.

03/23/2011

Beware of Japan Disaster Relief Scams

BBB warns that scam artists are taking advantage of disaster attention for their own personal gain

01/14/2011

Top 20 Complaints and Inquiries of 2010

2010 was a busy year. Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington. So which industries topped BBB's complaints and inquiries in 2010?