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BBB Scams HQ

Scam Alert! Basic personal information is at risk of being stolen every day. Technology and tactics used by scammers continue to change, making it difficult for consumers as well as businesses to stay on top of the best way to protect their data. BBB provides information and resources on the various types of scams, as well as the warning signs to watch out for while online, on the phone, or when an unusual text message is received.

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BBB Scam Tracker
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10 steps to avoid scams

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Scam studies

Click through to read BBB's in-depth scam investigations. 

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Business scams

Keep your business safe by knowing how to spot and avoid a scam.

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Social media scams

As consumers spend more time on social media, so do scammers. Here's what to look out for.

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Romance scams

BBB has tips to help you spot scammers and protect both your heart and your wallet.

More scams

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Personal finance scams
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Impersonation scams
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Shopping scams
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Employment scams
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Home scams
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Travel scams
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CBD scams
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Charity scams
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Deepfakes
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Fake check scams
Business Debt Collection or Recovery. Unpaid Invoice
Fake invoice scams
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Foreign money exchange scams
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Government grant scam
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Healthcare scams
Identity Theft
Identity theft
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Malware scams
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Phishing scams
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Rental scam
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Scholarship scams
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Sweepstakes, lottery and prize scams
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Tech support scams