While consumers are aware of their exposure to the many risks of high-tech theft of personal and financial information, they may overlook the risks of crimes of contact, such as pick-pocketing and purse-snatching.
In 2013, BBB received 259 complaints about solar energy dealers that detailed problems with products, installation and customer service.
Nationally, between May to September last year, BBB received more than 800 complaints against event ticket brokers.
In some cases, consumers are offered the opportunity to supposedly opt-out of future calls by pressing “1.” That is almost a guarantee that they will receive more such calls.
Conventional wisdom used to dictate that booking a flight at the last minute can result in substantial discounts. Not any more.
In 2013, BBB received more than 3,400 complaints against lawn care services. Many of the complaints were about shoddy workmanship, damage to lawns, failure to honor warranties, and billing and collection issues.
Children need to understand the rules and risks of cyberspace, and the first line of protection is a parent-child discussion about the internet’s resources and potential dangers.
Criminals have devised a way to commit fraud by claiming your credit card has been used by someone else
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The criminals create authentic-looking websites and may conduct extended interviews by telephone or SMS (texting), after which they “hire” you. But the cost can be very high
Every year BBB receives hundreds of complaints about problems with wedding vendors, ranging from breach of contract to bait-and-switch tactics, and even outright scams.
The company says it discovered the breach two weeks ago. While eBay has an estimated 145 million users, it did not disclose how many were affected by the breach.
Beyond security, credit card companies offer a wide range of options and advantages for consumers