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04/23/2013

Companies Beware of Business Directory Scams

Your Better Business Bureau is warning businesses to be on the lookout for invoices from a company called AYPR Inc. which claims to be based in Duluth, Minnesota

04/08/2013

Beware Travelers this Spring

Now that spring has sprung, so will the advent of the travelers.

04/04/2013

Colorado Springs Residents Offered Fraudulent Positions as “Mystery Shoppers”

The lure of being paid to shop is often irresistible to consumers -- and scammers know it.

04/03/2013

Online Dating Scams

Some unscrupulous people make a living pretending they are someone else.

02/18/2013

Avoid Becoming a Bernie Madoff-like Victim: Learn to Avoid Investment Fraud

Your Better Business Bureau will host a free educational seminar on how to outsmart investment fraud.

10/31/2012

New Twist to Payday Loan Scams

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) says it’s a variation of the payday loan scam.

09/12/2012

Protect Your Health and Your Bank Account

Prescriptions can be expensive. It’s not surprising that con artists play on people’s need to find discounted medicine.

09/05/2012

Payday Lending Scam Targets Consumers

Several states, including Colorado, have been affected by a payday loan scam allegedly conducted by a company called Qxlonline.com.

08/22/2012

Phishing on Steroids

Why are we seeing so many phishing scams? Because they work.

08/01/2012

Avoid Disaster after the Fire

Potential disaster is imminent even after the devastating Waldo Canyon Fire has been 100 percent contained.

07/23/2012

Disaster Recovery Advice from Your BBB

Your BBB is acutely aware that the Waldo Canyon Fire has had a devastating effect on our community and we recognize the repercussions will be felt for years.

07/19/2012

Text says You are a Winner… Carol says “NO”

Mobile telephone users are receiving text messages stating they have won a $1,000 Target Gift Card.

07/11/2012

Watch Out for Traveling Companies… says Carol

As Colorado Springs returns to normalcy, our attention turns to those who lost their homes or who will be displaced while smoke mitigation is done. The goal is to help these people not suffer any more

07/05/2012

Disaster Brings the Scammers… says Carol

Wild fires are still burning in Colorado. Scammers see this as the perfect time to appear, and they are doing just that!

07/02/2012

Scams Are Heating Up as Waldo Canyon Fire Continues

Your BBB is advising the public to be aware of scams related to the Waldo Canyon Fire. At a time when our community is especially vulnerable, we must be aware of how to stay safe and how to help.


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