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https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/16918-bbb-scam-alert-emergency-scams
BBB Scam Alert: Emergency scams instill fear via fake texts, mugshots
Aug 25, 2025 - Scammers impersonate friends or family members to trick worried people into wiring money to help with a fake emergency. In one version scammers target college...
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https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/16924-bbb-tip-home-improvement-scams
BBB Scam Alert: Home improvement scammers take money, don't complete work
Feb 12, 2025 - Use caution when hiring a home improvement contractor. Be wary of high-pressure sales tactics, up front fees, and fly-by-night businesses. Con artists will...
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https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/24477-bbb-scam-alert-looking-love-dont-fall-for-a-fake-dating-service
BBB Scam Alert: Looking for love? Don't fall for a fake dating service
Jan 23, 2025 - BBB is getting reports of a different type of romance scam. In this con, it’s the entire dating website that’s a sham.
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https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/32431-bbb-scam-alert-use-caution-when-searching-for-weight-loss-products-online
BBB Scam Alert: Use caution when searching for weight loss products online
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https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/26491-bbb-scam-alert-misleading-ads-trick-online-shoppers-into-buying-phony-vintage-goods
BBB Scam Alert: Misleading ads trick online shoppers into buying phony vintage goods
Feb 20, 2024 - BBB has gotten reports of shoppers buying what they thought was legitimate vintage goods only to receive knock offs, or nothing at all.
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https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/26574-bbb-scam-alert-dont-place-that-bid-be-sure-its-not-an-auction-scam
BBB Scam Alert: Don’t place that bid! It could be an auction scam
Feb 24, 2022 - Auctions can be a good way to buy an expensive item at a significant discount. However, scammers know the promise of a “good deal” is an excellent way to lure...
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https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/16553-bbb-tip-tech-support-scams
BBB Scam Alert: Tech support scams
Dec 2, 2025 - Scammers pose as tech support employees of well-known computer companies and hassle victims into paying for their “support.”
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https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/26554-bbb-scam-alert-thats-not-your-boss-texting
BBB Scam Alert: That’s not your boss texting
Sep 13, 2024 - In this text message con, scammers find out where you work and pose as your CEO. Be on guard and don’t share money or information – your own or your company’s.
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https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/27139-scam-alert-how-to-spot-a-law-enforcement-impersonator
BBB Scam Alert: Spot this scary new twist in law enforcement impostor scams
Jan 14, 2025 - By impersonating law enforcement, scammers intimidate victims into giving up money or personal information. In a new twist, scammers are using official looking...
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https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/16907-bbb-tip-utility-impostor-scam
BBB Scam Alert: Utility imposter scam
Jun 20, 2024 - Scammers impersonating workers from the water, electric, or gas company may threaten to cut off of services unless payment is made immediately.
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https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/26879-scam-alert-home-energy-auditor-promising-to-save-you-money-be-careful
BBB Scam Alert: "Home energy auditor" promising to save you money? Be careful
Apr 25, 2022 - Con artists, posing as local government or utility company representative, are offering to “save you money” with home energy services.
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https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/29408-bbb-business-scam-alert-watch-out-for-fake-government-compliance-notices-targeting-businesses
BBB Business Scam Alert: Watch out for fake government compliance notices targeting businesses
Sep 9, 2025 - Businesses are getting fake letters from government agencies and departments regarding filling compliance. BBB has tips to avoid government impostor scams.
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