/tags/better-business-bureau Better Business Bureau en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:11:07 GMT /economy-business/2019-09-26/email-scammers-target-st-louis-area-posing-as-ymca-bbb-church-leaders Internet security officials in St. Louis and around the country report a growing number of email scams that stole more than a billion dollars from… Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:11:07 GMT /economy-business/2019-09-26/email-scammers-target-st-louis-area-posing-as-ymca-bbb-church-leaders Andrea Smith /government-politics-issues/2018-11-25/7-tips-to-avoid-getting-scammed-on-giving-tuesday Giving to worthy causes on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has become a tradition for people who want to help charities and nonprofits. But the Better… Mon, 26 Nov 2018 02:36:36 GMT /government-politics-issues/2018-11-25/7-tips-to-avoid-getting-scammed-on-giving-tuesday Mary Delach Leonard /government-politics-issues/2018-02-14/online-romance-scammers-will-steal-your-money-and-break-your-heart-warns-better-business-bureau Online romance scammers have swindled U.S. and Canadian consumers out of nearly $1 billion in the last three years, the Better Business Bureau reported… Wed, 14 Feb 2018 13:12:12 GMT /government-politics-issues/2018-02-14/online-romance-scammers-will-steal-your-money-and-break-your-heart-warns-better-business-bureau Mary Delach Leonard /economy-business/2018-01-22/better-business-bureau-reports-phishing-scams-in-st-louis-big-in-2017 Consumers in the St. Louis region reported losses of nearly $200,000 to the Better Business Bureau last year due to scams.The non-profit said its online… Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:17:00 GMT /economy-business/2018-01-22/better-business-bureau-reports-phishing-scams-in-st-louis-big-in-2017 Maria Altman /government-politics-issues/2017-12-11/bbb-says-scammers-posing-as-computer-technical-support-are-stealing-millions-from-americans Scammers are successfully using phone calls, emails and pop-up messages on computer screens to convince American consumers that their computers are… Tue, 12 Dec 2017 01:54:24 GMT /government-politics-issues/2017-12-11/bbb-says-scammers-posing-as-computer-technical-support-are-stealing-millions-from-americans Mary Delach Leonard /government-politics-issues/2016-01-26/those-awesome-facebook-quizzes-could-be-scams-warns-the-bbb Congratulations! You've just clicked on what could be the most SHOCKING/INFORMATIVE/FRIGHTENING news that you will read… Wed, 27 Jan 2016 01:45:34 GMT /government-politics-issues/2016-01-26/those-awesome-facebook-quizzes-could-be-scams-warns-the-bbb Mary Delach Leonard /government-politics-issues/2016-01-08/bbb-warns-that-scammers-are-targeting-artists-with-offers-to-buy-their-work Scammers have been targeting artists, and it’s not a pretty picture, says the St. Louis Better Business Bureau.The scam is a twist on the “fake check” or… Fri, 08 Jan 2016 11:19:17 GMT /government-politics-issues/2016-01-08/bbb-warns-that-scammers-are-targeting-artists-with-offers-to-buy-their-work Mary Delach Leonard /economy-business/2015-02-26/st-louis-bbb-warns-public-about-organization-claiming-to-run-a-safe-house Updated March 12, 2015 with a response from I Am My Sister’s KeeperAccording to the woman behind I Am My Sister’s Keeper, Bella Beaudreux, the… Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:28:04 GMT /economy-business/2015-02-26/st-louis-bbb-warns-public-about-organization-claiming-to-run-a-safe-house /2014-07-17/promises-promises-scammers-target-student-loans-unclaimed-property-and-government-grants Keep your guard up, gentle consumers. There are anglers among us.Here are four recent alerts worth noting:1. Illinois Attorney General Sues Student Loan… Fri, 18 Jul 2014 03:18:35 GMT /2014-07-17/promises-promises-scammers-target-student-loans-unclaimed-property-and-government-grants Mary Delach Leonard /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2012-12-12/avoid-holiday-scams-grinches-12-tips-from-st-louis-bbb Midwesterners are often known for their kindness and, unfortunately, some people take advantage of it, especially during the holidays.Host Don Marsh… Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:41:13 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2012-12-12/avoid-holiday-scams-grinches-12-tips-from-st-louis-bbb Alex Heuer, Mary Edwards, Don Marsh