Security engineers discovered that the “Heartbleed” virus exploits a flaw in OpenSSL, which allowed them to view passwords and user names when they tested the virus.
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.
This is just one ploy used by unscrupulous alarm system sellers to push consumers into purchasing a home security system or sign a contract for alarm monitoring.
BBB has received 48 complaints against Npodz over the past three years, and failed to respond to 40 of them.
Age alone does not determine who will most likely become a victim. There are common traits among victims of con artists.
The winner of the Connecticut BBB Student Ethics Scholarship Award will be selected by an independent panel of judges to receive a scholarship of $2,500 for use at an accredited college or university.
Although there have been no reports of phony emails related to the settlement, in the past, cyber-criminals moved quickly to replicate these kinds of emails.
While the majority of moving companies are reputable, anyone with a truck and a website can claim to be a professional mover. The industry is plagued by con artists who do not adhere to established standards for honesty and ethical conduct.
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Connecticut Better Business Bureau offers 3 tips to help you better recognize and avoid scams in 2014