With many giving to various charities to help those that have been displaced and affected by the recent wildfires, the Better Business Bureau Northwest and Pacific is imploring people to do their research first.
Below is a list of tips from the BBB for those looking to donate to a worthy charity or organization
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Allowing someone you don’t know to drive away with your belongings is among the many stressful aspects of a long-distance move. The stress can be compounded by fraudulent movers who charge significantly more than the amount quoted, have unreasonably long delivery windows, hold items hostage for additional undisclosed fees, and deliver damaged goods.
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A new study from the Better Business Bureau reveals that 44% of Americans have encountered a government imposter scam. The BBB estimates victims have collectively lost hundreds of millions of dollars to these cons.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
Contact is primarily by phone – 96%
People between 20 – 50 y/o were more likely to lose money.
People over...
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From the Better Business Bureau Northwest and Pacific:
As back to school shopping starts to ramp up, many online shops are offering pay in installment services that target both high school and college-age buyers.
•As with any financing option, consumers should understand what they are getting into by doing some research before signing up, to make informed purchasing decisions and avoid getting in
For years, scammers have used a small device on ATMs, gas pumps, and other terminals, to harvest credit card information. As technology has improved, this form of “skimming” has become less effective. However, scammers aren’t deterred! Now, they use a
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Press release provided by the Better Business Bureau Northwest and Pacific
New studies show that up to 50% of people with COVID-19 don’t show any symptoms, so many people are wondering if they have or have had the virus without knowing it.
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From the Better Business Bureau Northwest & Pacific:
While contact tracing is in full swing it looks like scammers are riding on the coattails of the most recent trend of contact tracing for COVID-19. Here are the details:
How the Scam Works
You receive an unsolicited message via text, email, or a social media messenger. The mes
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Unemployment claims are surging across the nation and some scammers may be trying to add your name to the list of residents collecting benefits. Reports of unemployment fraud have risen sharply as identity thieves look to cash in on COVID-19
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Consumers that find themselves cash-strapped may look for payday loans to help bail them out of a hole.
However, if you are not careful, these loans can make financial matters worse as they often have high interest rates and high-pressure collection tactics
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