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09/28/2009

US Commerce Association Awards May Not Be What They Seem

Area businesses receive emails notifying them they have won an award from a national association appear to be part of a widespread scheme.

09/25/2009

The Use of TTY (Telephone Relay) To Scam Small Businesses

Your BBB has received reports from many businesses that received suspicious orders through TTY or telephone relay services. These services are meant to assist the hearing impaired in making telephone calls and rely on an operator who relays a typed message from the caller to the business.

09/21/2009

Your Online Diploma Could Be A Worthless Piece of Paper

Online-based classes have become increasingly popular. Unfortunately, not all institutions offering online diplomas or degrees are legitimate and individuals looking to get ahead are being fooled by phony diplomas.

09/20/2009

BBB Warning on Three Scams Targeting Job Hunters

More families are becoming increasingly susceptible to questionable offers for employment as they try to find work in a down economy. Scammers have set their sights on the unemployed because the number of potential victims is growing every month.