Consumer Protection Week: BBB Highlights Tools That Help Consumers Avoid Scams

“BBB Scam Tracker lets consumers report scams and see real-time alerts about emerging threats so they aren’t caught off guard.”

By-Hank Stolz

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Worcester, MA- This is Consumer Protection Week and Lisa Swanson, BBB of Central New England, stoped by Sherwood’s Diner and told the Talk of the Commonwealth key ways the BBB protects consumers.

• Business Reporting & Reviews
  • Maintaining business profiles and reviews, so people can see complaints, ratings, and how companies respond.
• Scam Tracking & Alerts
  • BBB Scam Tracker is a free tool where consumers can report scams and view real-time alerts about emerging threats.
  • These alerts help people spot current scam trends so they aren’t caught off guard.
• Consumer Education
  • On BBB.org we frequently publish tips, guidance, and warning signs for common scams — from tech support scams to fake job postings, home improvement rip-offs, and more.
  • BBB, Central New England even has a Consumer Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that allows us to do more of this educational work in our immediate community.