Waiting for online shopping purchases to arrive? Stay vigilant against scammers pretending to be the U.S. Postal Service.
Did you recently get a text saying you owe money for tolls or traffic violations in Illinois? While these messages may be ...
*If you’ve been a victim of a scam, report it to BBB Scam Tracker. Keep ahead of the latest scams at joeknowsbetter.com Scammers have long used social media to impersonate people you know and trust, ...
It starts with something small, a text that feels oddly familiar. Maybe it says, "Hey, how are you?" or "Are you coming to the BBQ?" Before you know it, you're in a friendly back-and-forth with ...
Have you ever gotten an email, call or message from someone offering you a job that sounds too good to be true? Or maybe you’ve seen a job posting that seems a bit fishy. Chances are the job is too ...
A North Texas consumer is sounding the alarm over a convincing scam. She said she knew the red flags, but a scam caller was still able to gain her confidence. Read on for the strategy experts ...
It can be concerning when a product you just purchased gets a recall. Is it safe to use? Is it going to break? Unfortunately, scammers have used this fear to trick unsuspecting victims by sending a ...
Got a request from your boss? Make sure it's really him. A woman is now warning others about a sophisticated scam that cost her $300, just days into her new job. Irena Derak was thrilled to recently ...
Scammers target aspiring actors with fake casting calls. Learn the warning signs, real examples, and how to avoid paying for ...
Holiday travelers are warned to watch out for fake travel sites that steal cash and personal information. The BBB warns that packages you didn't order could show up at the door as part of a new scam ...