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FDA Warns Consumers About Ear Candling

Finding Good News in FTC's 2009 Fraud Numbers

Microsoft Shuts Down Major Spam Operation

Chicago Ranked as Worst City to Get Your Car Fixed

Twitter Hit By Yes…Another Phishing Attack

More Tips for Protecting Yourself Against Lottery Scams

BBB Offers Tips For Buying Olympic Memorabilia Online

Phishing Attack Strikes Twitter Twice Over the Weekend

Scammers User BBB's Name In Lottery Scam

Don't Get Scammed When Calling The Toyota Helpline

Pitfalls of Discount Medical Plans Hurts Consumers

Valentines Day Not Only for Lovers, But Scammers Too

BBB Provides Financial Security Tips for Military Members

Parents Pay for Baby Photos, Never Receive Them

Posted Employment Scams Hit Craigslist

Timeshare Scams Could Cost You $5k

Beer Brewer Receives ‘F’ Rating From BBB

Olympic Visitors Warned About Property Rental Scams

Attending the Olympics? Watch Out for Scams

How Potential Employees May Use the Web to Write Fake Resumes

Scammers on Craigslist and Careerbuilder.com Targets Jobseekers

New Phishing Scam Targets Adobe Reader Users

Keep on the Lookout for Haiti Earthquake Scams

Don’t Let Anti-Virus Software Fool You

Take Caution When Buying Superbowl Tickets Online

Tips for the Top Online Tax-Prep Sites

Data Security Breaches Are Down

Advice for Avoiding Phony Vikings Tickets

ATM Skimming Is On The Rise

Twitter Hoax Spreads Rumors of Free Shipping to Haiti

Scammers Capitalizing on Haiti Tragedy

Warning: Jury Duty Scams

Bernie Madoff Fake Auctions

Skimming Scams Get More Sophisticated

Cashier Receipt Scams

Brittany Murphy Scareware

Watch out for Bad Santa's

BBB Warns of Holiday Scams

Latest Text Messaging Scam: Vishing

Credit Card Skimmer Found on Gas Pump

BBB Aims to Protect Military From Scams

Google Files Lawsuit Against Work-At-Home Scammers

Protect Yourself Against Credit Card Skimming

12 Scams of Christmas

Twilight Casting Call Scam Targets Teens

Beware of Phony Holiday Charity Appeals

New Scam Making Rounds on Facebook

H1N1 Identity Theft Scam Makes E-Mail Rounds

Using Online Coupons? Watch for Scams and Savings

Web Sites Misleading Shoppers, Taking Payments for Higher Ratings

Stay Away from bbbcertifiedgifts.com

Con Artists Getting More Creative

Free Sample Online Ads, Not Always Free

Need a TV Repair Man Quick? Not So Fast!

Fake IRS Tax Refund E-mails

University E-mail is Ideal Target for Spammers

Follow These Tips for Contracting Snow Removal

Dangerous Counterfeit Electronics A Growing Problem

What to Look Out For When Hiring Tree Removal Contractors

How You Can Stop Unsolicited Company Catalogs From Flooding Your Mail

Online Advertising Scams Keep Popping Up

Keep an Eye Out for Phony Olympic Rentals

Beware Of Online IQ Tests

Zynga CEO Admits to Being a Scammer

Beware of Scammers Trading on Google's Name

VA Warns Veterans of Telephone Prescription Scam

Give Wisely to Fort Hood Charities

Marketing Company in Boston Offers Travel Giveaways, but Doesn't Follow Through on Offers

Phishing Emails Pose As Shipping Companies

Debt Settlement Companies Raise Red Flags

Early Black Friday Ads Not Always Accurate

Travel Tips to Avoid Getting Ripped Off

Be Cautious When Paying For Credit Reports

Social Networking Sites Pose Threats

People Still Falling for Fake 'Grandkids' Call

Full Blown H1N1 Fraud Makes Consumers Sick

Don't Get Scammed When Buying Tickets for Favreís Return to Green Bay

Census May Create Identity Theft Opportunities

Phony IRS Emails May Do More than Tax Your Patience

Beware: Seasonally-Themed Spam

Swine Flu Scams on the Rise

Think Pink, But Use Caution

Warning: Twitter Scam Spreading ... Again

Scammers Using Web Seals to Lure their Victims

Avoid these Going-Green Scams

Tips to Avoid Falling Victim to Foreclosure Rescue Scams

"Healthier, Safer, New and Improved, Greener, etc."…REALLY?

Dirt Cheap Electronics: It's Probably a Scam

Don't Fall for Money-Up-Front Job Offers

BBB Warns of Scam Artists Posing as Deaf People

Watch Out for Google Money Tree

Biel Watchers Beware

Your Next Tweet Could Get You Robbed

Identity Theft Can Happen to Anyone (And We Mean Anyone)

H1N1 / Swine Flu: Round Two

Mass Marketing Fraud: Not Just for Consumers Anymore

Online Schools Scam Students