When shopping for a team jersey or other sports memorabilia, watch out for fakes. Scammers know that authentic game-used and/or autographed items can fetch big bucks – especially for items commemorating big games. When shopping online, it can be hard …
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You’ve probably heard about romance scams where con artists trick unsuspecting victims into falling in love – and parting with their money. Lately, BBB Scam Tracker is getting reports of a new type of romance scam. In this con, it’s the entire dating …
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As a business owner, protecting your company and your clients’ data is a huge concern. With data breaches on the rise, it’s clear that hackers are constantly on the lookout for opportunities to steal sensitive information. On the flip side, consumers …
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A tech support rep calls and offers to fix a computer bug you haven’t even noticed, or a pop-up warning appears on the screen, instructing you to dial a number for help. In this con, scammers pose as tech support employees of well-known computer …
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Many people are finding ways to set up a home gym as a way to stay in shape and maybe even stay within their newly resolved budget. But, in some cases, the equipment can be costly. BBB has some tips on what to know when considering gym equipment and staying …
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BBB is well known for our work in educating the public about scams and in helping consumers and businesses resolve disputes. However, our mission is to be a leader in advancing marketplace trust. And we do this not only by calling out and addressing …
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BBB Serving Northern Indiana and SCORE Northeast Indiana are excited to announce they’ve selected actor and TEDx speaker Chad J. Willett to deliver the keynote session at the 2022 Build a Better Business Conference on Tuesday, Nov …
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The Biden Administration recently announcedthat the federal government will cancel up to $20,000 of federal student loans per person. Millions of Americans will be recipients of the student loan debt relief; unfortunately, this creates an excellent …
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BBB Serving Northern Indiana is pleased to announce its new Director of Digital Strategy, Steve Stepp. Steve Stepp joined the BBB team in July as the Director of Digital Strategy, assisting with the BBB’s digital presence, as well as helping Accredited …
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Airline travel is back in full swing, but scammers are taking advantage of increased flight cancellations with a new con. BBB Scam Tracker has received multiple reports of scammers creating fake airline ticket booking sites or customer service numbers …
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