Articles Tagged: From the Bureau

High-demand holiday toys are fueling a surge in online scams. Know how to verify sellers, avoid counterfeits, and shop safely.

Scammers now ask their victims to pay them with gift cards because they’re a convenient way to steal money and they’re difficult to trace or recover.

If you have not received a text, email or call about the status of an alleged loan application, it’s probably only a matter of time, Better Business Bureau Regional Director Bobby Hansen says. Here’s some tips for handling scam calls.

While buying a car online can help a buyer stay detached from making emotional decisions, an online transaction can also provide opportunities for scams

With many recent data breach announcements from all types of industries, it's become clear how common data breaches are these days. BBB has tips for consumers to protect personal information and reduce identity theft risks.

Tax season means tax scams will take many forms to trick you into sharing personal information or making a payment.

Here are the red flags, ways to protect yourself

Here are some ideas to add to your list

Thieves made off with $18B in merchandise last year

Is emotion or reason guiding your gift?

Seller and shipper hoaxes increasing in number

Beware of callers asking for a payment or fee

If a deal is too good to be true, it’s likely a fake

Here’s what’s legal and what’s a scam

What it means, how to acquire it