Older adults, military families and veterans, and the Latino communities have long been recognized as being at increased risk of being targeted by scammers. Through education and awareness, Better Business Bureau works diligently to help prevent these vulnerable populations from becoming victims of fraud.
Category: Fraud and Scam Articles
Don’t Fall for the Grandparent Scam
It’s very important to report scams, especially if you were a victim, but even if you just received a phone call and didn’t fall for it.
BBB Avoid Home Repair and Maintenance Scams
by Jim Camp Summer is typically the season when most of us spend more time relaxing. One group that goes… Read more »
BBB Offers Tips to Help Seniors Avoid Home Repair and Maintenance Scams
by Jim Camp Summer is typically the season when most of us spend more time relaxing. One group that goes… Read more »
Crimes Against the Elderly
Crimes against the elderly continue to skyrocket each year, as criminals continue to find more ways to carry out both… Read more »
BBB Supports Vulnerable Populations
Better Business Bureau Supports Vulnerable Populations through Consumer Fraud Awareness Program submitted by: Maryanne P. Dailey, M.A. NCDRC Certified Mediator,… Read more »
Seniors and Scammers
Seniors continuously in the crosshairs of scammers by Vee Daniel, President/CEO of Better Business Bureau of the Upstate Telemarketing scams,… Read more »
Seniors continuously in the crosshairs of Scammers
by Vee Daniel, President/CEO of Better Business Bureau of the Upstate Telemarketing scams, “anti-aging” product scams, prescription drug scams, health… Read more »
10 Tips to Avoid Phishing Scams
submitted by: Maryanne P. Dailey, M.A. NCDRC Certified Mediator, Senior Vice President Better Bureau of Southern Piedmont and Western… Read more »
Financial Protection for Older Adults
Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Planning for retirement is important. You’ve heard this time and time again. But what… Read more »
