BBB Tip: Protecting yourself from scammers using ChatGPT
Are robots coming to steal your time, money, and maybe even your heart? Recent technological advances have created new AI-related security threats, and while...
BBB Scam Alert: Texas employment scam reports in 2023 shatter five-year records
In quarter one of 2023 (January thru March), reports of employment scams to BBB Scam Tracker from Texas residents doubled, and money loss increased...
BBB Tip: Minimizing and controlling your digital footprint
Spring season is a popular time for people to refresh or redecorate living spaces inside or outside their homes. However, the one area many...
BBB Tip: Finding a trustworthy landscaper this spring
Spring is here, and many businesses and homeowners are getting ready to revitalize their lawns or begin other outdoor projects. While many people tackle...
BBB Tip: Caring for or purchasing a dog this National Puppy Day
National Puppy Day is on Mar. 23 and social media users can expect a near constant stream of puppy pictures to take over their...
BBB Tip: Avoiding travel scams when planning for spring break
Spring break offers families and students an opportunity to travel during a vacation from school. However, it also provides a chance for scammers to...
BBB Tip: Four steps to protect yourself this National Consumer Protection Week
As a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening marketplace trust, Better Business Bureau (BBB) knows that consumer protection is essential to maintaining a strong economy....
BBB Scam Alert: Impostors steal billions from businesses and consumers since 2020
A key strategy of scammers is to build trust between themselves and their target. The more the victim trusts the scammer is legitimate, the...
BBB Scam Alert: Beware of misleading advertising and counterfeit products for Valentine’s Day gifts
With consumers expected to spend nearly $26 billion on Valentine’s Day purchases this year, according to the National Retail Federation, Better Business Bureau (BBB)...
BBB Tip: Scammer or soulmate? How to avoid online romance scams
Social media, online dating apps and matchmaking services are great ways of meeting new and interesting people for those looking for love, but beware...