Consumer Protection Week: How to avoid imposter scams
Our consumer team is trying to help you stay one step ahead of scammers by highlighting some of the top strategies they use to steal your personal information or hard-earned money.
US Postal Service warns of imposter scams
It’s Consumer Protection Week and postal inspectors are reminding people to be alert for imposter scams. Those are scams that pretend to be from legitimate sources, like banks or government agencies,
USPS warns of imposter scams during consumer week
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week with a warning about the dangers of imposter scams. USPIS said an imposter scam is when scammers work hard to convince someone they are a friend or relative or that they are from a legitimate source,
Postal inspectors remind consumers to be alert for imposter scams
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, with a warning about the dangers of imposter scams. Imposters are scammers who work very hard to convince consumers they are a friend or relative,
‘You’ve won!‘: Colorado officials kick off Consumer Protection Week with warning about imposter scams
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week, which runs from March 2-8. As they do, they are emphasizing the dangers of imposter scams and
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Iowans lost more than $20 million to scams in 2024, Des Moines police say. How to spot them
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BBB ranks the riskiest types of scams
The BBB says in 2024, investment scams, including those involving cryptocurrencies, remained the riskiest scam type.
“Financial Grooming” scams are on the rise, Better Business Bureau says
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - According to the Better Business Bureau, financial grooming scams are on the rise. This is where a ...
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Doing Better Business: Tips to avoid scams and fraud
We all work hard for our money and we want to make sure our money goes to great use, but in 2025 we have to be careful.The Better Business Bureau says it's neve ...
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Kent County officials warn homeowners of property tax scams
Homeowners are urged to verify all communications, as fraudulent schemes target those facing tax delinquency or foreclosure.
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Hermitage residents lose $590K from cryptocurrency scams
Hermitage police are warning residents, particularly those over 60, about a sharp increase in scams involving cryptocurrency, ...
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Watch Out for These Sneaky Venmo, Cash App and Zelle Scams
It can be next to impossible to get your money back from a digital payment app scam. Here's how to avoid becoming a victim.
Several scams reported in Barron County
The Barron County Sheriff’s Department would like to alert the public about several scams that have taken place over the past ...
IRS Warns Americans of 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Season Scams
The IRS has released its annual Dirty Dozen list for 2025, warning taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals about common scams.
Avoiding the riskiest scams this Spring
This National Consumer Protection Week, Holly Salmons, President & CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Central Florida, ...