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03/29/2012

Malicious Complaint Email claiming it’s from BBB

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is issuing an urgent scam alert cautioning businesses and consumers about an email that is purporting to be from BBB about a complaint concerning an “unauthorized transaction.”

10/11/2011

BBB Advises Business Owners to Secure Their Online Banking

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and Better Business Bureau is advising business owners to protect their identity when using online banking.

10/10/2011

BBB Advises Debit Card Users to be on the Lookout for New Fees

Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers that they may be seeing new fees on their bank statement for using their debit card.

08/24/2010

BBB Warns Consumers to Watch for Mystery Charges from iEarn, LLC

Mystery charges from iEarn, LLC, Coppell, TX, are turning up on credit card and bank accounts across the U.S., according to complaints to BBB. Now the business is operating as Success Funding Now.

07/22/2010

New Overdraft Rules for Debit and ATM Cards

On July 1st, new rules went into effect concerning overdrafts on debit or ATM cards. The change gives consumers the ability to choose what happens when you make a charge and don’t have enough money in the account.

03/18/2010

What to do When Local Retailers File for Bankruptcy

As a result of the declining economy, the number of retailers closing their doors has increased substantially, leaving confused shoppers wondering what will happen to purchases they haven’t received, incomplete repairs, unused gift cards, and warranties.

03/08/2010

Complaints to Better Business Bureau Up Nearly 10 percent in 2009

According to an annual report released today by BBB, consumer complaints increased 9.7 percent in 2009. Cell phone, cable/satellite TV and banking industries top the list for most complaints filed.

02/02/2010

Five Steps For Protecting Your Business When Banking Online

Online banking has made it easier and more convenient to manage business finances, but it also provides an opportunity for hackers to gain access to business accounts with the goal of making unauthorized money transfers. Better Business Bureau recommends small business owners implement a few simple steps to keep their financial information and transactions secure when banking online.

01/25/2010

UPDATE: New Text Message Scam Poses as Wachovia, Claims to Know First Four Digits of Consumers’ Bank Cards

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is warning consumers of a new text message scam that impersonates the bank, Wachovia, in order to gain access to consumers’ bank accounts.

12/03/2009

BBB Alert - Chase Bank Phishing Scam Email

A recent Phishing scam email has been detected with the subject "Chase Bank: notice to all customers"

12/01/2006

FTC - Electronic Banking

For many consumers, electronic banking means 24-hour access to cash through an automated teller machine (ATM) or Direct Deposit of paychecks into checking or savings accounts. But electronic banking now involves many different types of transactions.

11/01/2006

FTC - Before You File for Personal Bankruptcy: Information About Credit Counseling and Debtor Education

The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 launched a new era: With limited exceptions, people who plan to file for bankruptcy protection must get credit counseling from a government-approved organization within 180 days before they file. They also must complete a debtor education course to have their debts discharged.

12/01/2005

FTC - Knee Deep in Debt

Having trouble paying your bills? Getting dunning notices from creditors? Are your accounts being turned over to debt collectors? Are you worried about losing your home or your car?

12/01/2005

FTC - ‘File Segregation’: New ID Is a Bad IDea

If you have filed for bankruptcy, you may be the target of a credit repair scheme called “file segregation.” In this scheme, you are promised a chance to hide unfavorable credit information by establishing a new credit identity. That may sound perfect, especially if you’re afraid that you won’t get any credit as long as bankruptcy appears on your credit record.


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