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...
BBB Tip: Exercise caution when using online payment systems or apps
The increasing popularity of payment apps, such as PayPal, Venmo and Zelle, make it simple for people to send money to one another through...
BBB Tip: Top 5 Permian Basin-area scams of 2022
In 2022, Permian Basin-area consumers and businesses reported multiple scams to BBB, totaling over $15,000 lost for the year. Across Texas, BBB received an...
BBB Tip: What to know about IRS impostors and tax preparation fraud
The season for filing 2022 taxes begins on Jan. 24, and while some Texas residents are planning on submitting their own returns, others are...
BBB Tip: Preparing for situational scams in 2023
Every year, scammers and con artists capitalize on national, international and local situations to steal consumers’ personal information, time and money. While many scams...
BBB Tip: New year, new goals – avoiding fraudulent exercise programs and products
The beginning of a new year is often associated with increased interest in gym memberships, at-home workout equipment and programs designed around living a...
BBB Tip: Holiday returns and exchanges
The weeks following the Christmas holiday are often busy for retailers exchanging or refunding holiday gifts. As consumers interact with businesses, it is important...
BBB Tip: New year, new goals — avoiding fraudulent exercise programs and products
The beginning of a new year is often associated with increased interest in gym memberships, at-home workout equipment and programs designed around living a...
BBB Scam Alert: Reports of employment scams in Texas increase since October
The holidays are a great time for family and friends to come together and enjoy one another’s company, taking a break from the regular...