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With millions unemployed in the United States and Canada, job scammers have a ready market of those looking for work. Not surprisingly, complaints and reported losses increased during the pandemic ...

Easy ways to recognize fake reviews Look out for generic reviewer profiles. If a reviewer has a very common or generic name, such as John Smith or Jane Doe, you’ve spotted a red flag. Fake ...

BBB has tips to help consumers make smart shopping decisions, find the best deals, budget for gift-giving, and make gift returns and exchanges. Stay safe this holiday season with BBB’s ...

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Scam websites often have very similar URLs and can look nearly identical to the real website. Always look out for these red flags before entering your personal or payment information. Look ...

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According to a December 2020 analysis by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), “About one in four who lost money to a fraud say they paid with a gift card. In fact, gift cards have topped the list ...

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A BBB® study finds pandemic and global supply chain crises, along with lax social commerce shopping platforms, opens the door for scammers in China to steal from desperate online shoppers.