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Consumer Alert: 5 Ways to Spot a Loan Modification Scam
Many homeowners are facing a seemingly never-ending sea of document requests and resubmission of paperwork to their lenders. There is an increase in mail and telephone solicitations as well. Many of t...
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Financial Exploitation of Elders
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day recently focused on the increasing financial exploitation of the elderly population. Taking advantage of the elderly and vulnerable can come in two forms: Outside sour...
Posted on 6/25/12 at 7:00 AM
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Legislative notebook: Senior scams attacked

Scammers who convince older Minnesotans to send money to people they think they are helping are targeted by a new bill. “These scams continue to be a growing problem and we need to do all that we can to combat them,” said Representative Joe Atkins, DFL-Inver Grove Heights.

By Don Davis and Danielle Killey, Forum News Service , March 29, 2013

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Be wary of fake telecom invoices

The Minnesota Department of Commerce urges businesses, churches and nonprofits to take extra precaution when handling invoices from unfamiliar telecom companies.

February 08, 2013

Watch out for puppy scammers

What could be more charming than surprising the kids with a puppy this holiday season? That’s a fun sentiment, but the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is advising consumers to think carefully before giving a puppy as a present this holiday season.

November 20, 2012

Tis’ the season - for scams!

We all look forward to the holidays, and so do scammers.

November 11, 2012

Insurance scams flourishing, says Better Business Bureau

In the midst of a tight economy and the wake of the new national healthcare reform bill, state and federal regulators are warning about a surge in healthcare-related scams.

October 05, 2012

Grandparent scam on rise; know the red flags

Seniors are often a top target for scammers, so it’s important they know how to identify signs of potential scams. Chief among these fraudulent schemes is the grandparent scam, wherein phone calls or e-mails attempt to fool seniors into thinking their grandchild (or a loved one) is hurt, or arrested and stranded in a foreign country, and in desperate need of money.

October 03, 2012

Protect yourself from investment scams

Before investing earnings, it is important to check for scams and verify the credibility of the investment firms being considered to handle a portfolio. Asking questions, researching companies, reaching out to local investment firms and advisors, talking to other investors and are all good ideas.

September 28, 2012

Seven scams that target small businesses

Being vigilant against fraud is not only good for a company’s financial health, it also strengthens customer trust in the business. Every year the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) receives thousands of complaints from small business owners who fell for an invoicing scam or were misled into paying for products and services they didn’t want.

September 26, 2012

BBB warns of phishing e-mail received from Epsilon data breach

Just days after millions of customers’ e-mail addresses were stolen in one of the largest data breaches in U.S. history, the Better Business Bureau is seeing one of the first Epsilon data breach phishing scams.

September 12, 2012

Your Legal Rights: Beware of card services scams

People are being bombarded with scam telephone calls that promise to help lower their credit card interest rates. The recorded calls purport to come from nondescript entities such as “Card Services,” “Cardholder Services,” etc. Due to the nondescript identification of the caller, some people may believe that the calls are from their credit card company.

By By Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson , April 21, 2012

Warning issued about solar-wind company, Power4Home Pro

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is warning consumers about energy savings claims from Power4Home Pro, a solar and wind energy manufacturing company.

March 22, 2012

Don’t fall victim to high-pressure magazine sellers this summer, warns BBB

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) receives thousands of complaints each year from consumers who have unknowingly purchased multi-year magazine subscriptions.

By Staff Report , June 25, 2011

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Here's how to avoid wedding scams

Love is in the air as many couples prepare for their long-awaited wedding day this summer. When preparing for the big day, the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) advises people to proceed with caution when it comes to buying a wedding dress online, choosing a photographer and selecting a wedding planner. Doing so will help you ensure your wedding goes off without a hitch.

By Staff Report , June 11, 2011

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Springtime scams bloom

The scam to bilk seniors by pretending to be their grandchildren in trouble spikes each springtime. This year scammers also will target those wanting to help disaster victims in Japan, as well as those impacted by upcoming flooding in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division (AGED).

By Staff Report , March 20, 2011

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Beware of these top 10 business scams and rip-offs

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) released a list of the top 10 scams and rip-offs of 2010 this week.

February 04, 2011

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