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Jun 30, 2008 BBB warning: Watch out for gas scams
Gasoline prices have risen 33 percent this year, and with the average cost of gas now at more than $4…
Jun 30, 2008 DTV converter ‘deal’ preys on confusion
The conversion from analog to digital TV broadcasts is confusing enough without deceptive offers. According to the Better Business Bureau,…
Jun 05, 2008 SMishing targets unaware mobile phone users
New fraud comes by text message

Unwanted commercial messages sent to wireless phones can be intrusive and illegal, according to…

May 19, 2008 Regulator offers tips to avoid foreclosure scams
Foreclosures are increasing nationwide, and so are scams that promise to “rescue” homeowners from foreclosure. What these scams do is…

Feb 19, 2008 Latin lotto scam
One California senior nearly lost $25,000 to a fraud currently operating in the Bay Area but known nationally as the…
Feb 13, 2008 Beware of greenwashing
The California Department of Consumer Affairs has issued the following scam alert on its latest Consumer Connection newsletter.

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Dec 31, 2007 BBB warns of ‘Secret Shopper’ swindle
Now that the holidays are about over, are you strapped for cash and looking for "easy" money? If the answer…
Dec 27, 2007 New Year, new consumer scams
Aleksandra Todorova, SmartMoney.com reporter, writes about common scams, noting that the financial woes and natural disasters of 2007 have armed…
Dec 17, 2007 Beware fraudulent loan offers on Web
Two Canadian businesses using Maryland addresses are targeting consumers looking for loans online, promising them thousands of dollars but draining…

Nov 30, 2007 ¡Cuidado!, el billete de lotería no está premiado
Por Selene Rivera Colaboradora diario HOY

Rosita Jiménez, de 72 años de edad, aprieta su bolso y se…
Nov 29, 2007 FTC warns that bogus email carries virus
A bogus email is circulating that says it is from the Federal Trade Commission, referencing a “complaint” filed with the…
Nov 27, 2007 HO, HO, HO! How to avoid holiday fraud
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, consumers need to know how to keep from losing their hard-earned money…
Nov 13, 2007 Safe and private holiday shopping tips
Our colleagues at the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse offer these helpful tips to protect yourself from scam artists and fraudsters as…
Nov 05, 2007 Latest ‘hot tips’ for consumers
To help consumers make informed decisions, the Better Business Bureau has released the following list…

Sep 14, 2007 Mortgage foreclosure scams on the rise
Across the U.S., homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure are being scammed by foreclosure “rescue” companies promising to save their house but…