BBB CincinnatiJun 15, 20201 minScammers Attempt to Scam College Students During the SummerThough college students may be home for the summer, that doesn’t mean they’re less likely to be targeted by scammers. During the...
BBB CincinnatiJun 8, 20201 minDigital Wallet Scam Attempts to Capitalize on COVID-19 GivingDigital wallet users are reporting falling victim to “cash-flipping,” a scam in which con artists pretend to be helping those adversely...
BBB CincinnatiMay 28, 20201 minPet Scams on the Rise During PandemicBBB has seen a spike in pet adoption scams due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pet adoption is on the rise as people look for furry friends to...
BBB CincinnatiMay 28, 20201 minLocal Consumers Report Fake Text Offering Free GroceriesConsumers across the tri-state are receiving a text message claiming they qualify to receive $175 in free groceries from Target due to...
BBB CincinnatiMay 20, 20201 minScammers Attempting to Defraud Social Security Beneficiaries During PandemicBBB and FTC are warning consumers to be on the lookout for suspicious phone calls that claim to be from the Social Security...
BBB CincinnatiMay 20, 20201 minCOVID-19 Treatment, Cure and Vaccine Scams on the RiseScamtracker.org has received a number of reports from people who have received emails and messages claiming that they can purchase...
BBB CincinnatiMay 20, 20201 minBBB Warns of Extortion Emails Attempting to Capitalize on PandemicBBB has seen an increase in extortion emails during stay-at-home protocols. Scammers are sending threatening emails and messages claiming...
BBB CincinnatiMay 20, 20201 minBeware of Door-to-Door Red Cross ImpersonatorsBBB is warning consumers about scammers who are impersonating American Red Cross volunteers offering door-to-door COVID-19 testing. While...
BBB CincinnatiMay 20, 20201 minCOVID-19-Related Robocalls on the RiseScammers and fraudulent organizations try to profit off consumers' fears and anxieties during crises. Illegal robocalls don’t ever seem...
BBB CincinnatiMay 20, 20201 minBeware of COVID-19 Charity ScamsThough charity scams are ever-present, BBB has seen a number of scammers attempting to take advantage of our feelings and wallets in the...
BBB CincinnatiMay 20, 20201 minPublic Health Scams and Spoofs ReportedBBBs across the country have received reports that consumers have experienced an increase in phone calls, emails or text messages...
BBB CincinnatiMay 20, 20201 minHackers Hijacking Routers to Spoof Public Health SitesCybercriminals are conducting attacks on home and small business routers in attempts to redirect users to fraudulent COVID-19-themed...
BBB CincinnatiMay 20, 20201 minGovernment Relief Money Scams Remain RampantBBB has continued to receive reports of scams attempting to capitalize on consumers’ need for money during the COVID-19 pandemic....
BBB CincinnatiMay 20, 20201 minSEC Warns of COVID-19 Investment ScamsBBB continues to warn consumers about the possibility of investment scams related to COVID-19. An investor alert was issued by the SEC in...
BBB CincinnatiMay 20, 20201 minMedicaid Scams Targeting COVID-19 Concerns ReportedBBB is urging Medicaid beneficiaries to be wary of anyone requesting personal information or payment for the promise of COVID-19 tests....
BBB CincinnatiMay 20, 20201 minBeware of Online Face Mask Scam SitesBBB has received reports of online face mask scams as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. With little to no local stock of masks available,...
BBB CincinnatiMay 20, 20201 minPrice Gouging Active during COVID-19 PandemicBBB has seen an increase in complaints from consumers concerning price gouging for critical items such as hand sanitizer, face masks,...
BBB CincinnatiMay 19, 20201 minScammers Attempting to Take Advantage of Millions Working From HomeBBB is advising members of the workforce to stay on the lookout for a new type of phishing email being distributed by scammers attempting...
BBB CincinnatiApr 6, 20202 minSBA Spoofing Scams Targets Small Businesses In NeedBBB is warning small businesses to be on the lookout for loan scams spoofing the SBA. According to sba.gov, help is available for small...