Watch out, scammers or hackers who surf through social media sites will see these #ClassOf2021 posts, and will now have the name of your high school and graduation year, which are common online security questions.
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Post from Community: BBB Wisconsin navigated, adjusted, saw record numbers in pandemic year
The past year was unprecedented for the BBB Serving Wisconsin in many ways related to statistics. All in all, we saw a large increase in many areas. Our numbers increased for complaint filing, “Get a Quote” submissions, investigations conducted, advertising review challenges, press releases sent, and media coverage.
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Post from Community: BBB Tip: Concerned about ID theft? File early and considering using an IRS PIN
The United States’ tax season is here, and so are the scammers. Con artists use the Social Security numbers of unsuspecting Americans to file phony tax returns and steal refunds. One way to protect this information is to use an Identity Protection PIN issued by the IRS.
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Post from Community: BBB Scam Alert: New round of stimulus checks could trigger more cons
A second round of stimulus checks was announced in December by the IRS for most Americans, and for many, the money has already landed in their bank accounts. For others, the wait continues as the distribution of the refunds is still taking place. BBB warns this is an ideal situation for potential scammers to take advantage of consumers.
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Post from Community: BBB Tip: Five resolutions for a fraud-free new year
By taking just a few practical measures, you can help make the upcoming year fraud-free for you and your family.
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Post from Community: BBB Tip: Don’t get scammed out of a gift card this season
With the holiday season in full swing, experts believe the online trend will continue and the days of grabbing a gift card off the shelf as a last-minute option may transition as well. Before purchasing a gift card online, BBB offers tips for keeping your purchase safe.
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Post from Community: BBB Tip: How to support small businesses during a pandemic holiday season
This year has been especially rough on small businesses. This holiday season, small companies need your support to make it through these uncertain times. Here are BBB’s tips on how everyone can show small businesses some love.
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Post from Community: BBB Tip: 8 tips for dealing with holiday pop-up shops
Some retailers are turning to outdoor pop-up shops during the COVID-19 pandemic. These temporary storefronts allow shoppers to avoid enclosed spaces while still getting to browse in-person. Indoor pop-up shops allow landlords look to fill vacant retail space in downtown areas and suburban malls.
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Post from Community: BBB Scam Alert: Watch out for COVID-19 vaccine scams
With the United States and Canada close to approving a COVID-19 vaccine, government officials expect scams to emerge as distribution begins. Watch out for everything from phony treatments to phishing messages.
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Post from Community: Online puppy scams rising sharply in 2020, BBB warns
Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises extreme caution when shopping for a pet online, especially in light of scammers’ evolving tactics.