BBB Of Central MA presents:
Scam Alerts
Hosted by Megan MacBride, Director of Marketing, Better Business Bureau
The Better Business Bureau Serving Central and Western Massachusetts and Northeastern Connecticut is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that aims to create an ethical, trustworthy marketplace – where buyers and sellers can trust each other.
BBB helps people find and recommend businesses and brands they can trust. At Better Business Bureau, the safety of our employees and their families are of utmost importance. We have implemented policies to respect social distancing, monitor employee health and limit in-person meetings with customers and businesses and continue to suspend all conferences, social gatherings, and in-person events.
Meetings by telephone and video conference will continue until further notice. All our services are available online. If you need additional assistance, please call or email during regular business hours.
BBB Wraps Up “12 Scams of Christmas” -Puppy Scams and Mort
The Better Business Bureau is closing out its 12 Scams of Christmas campaign with warnings about fake delivery alerts, luxury advent calendar fraud, sold-out toy scams, and puppy scams that spike during the holidays.
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8:15 AM – Scam Alert
Alex Guardiola with the Better Business Bureau
protects us against scams.
RECENT STORIES
The 12 Scams of Christmas (Part Two)
In Part Two of The 12 Scams of Christmas, Shannon Manassa of the BBB of Central New England outlines four major scams to watch for during the holiday season — from fake gift card offers and phony seasonal jobs to impostor retail sites and charity fraud. Learn how scammers trick consumers during the busiest shopping months and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
“12 Scams of the Holidays” (Part 1)
BBB’s Shannon Manassa joins Radio Worcester to kick off Part 1 of “12 Scams of the Holidays,” warning shoppers about fake social media ads, gift-exchange scams, and risky holiday apps that could cost families money and personal data.
BBB Warns of ‘Ghost-Tapping’ Scam Targeting Tap-to-Pay Users
BBB of Central New England warns consumers about “ghost-tapping,” a scam exploiting tap-to-pay and mobile wallet technology to make unauthorized charges in crowded public places.
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