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Scam Alert: Beware the Instagram ‘Brand Ambassador’ Scam
Scam Alert: Beware the Instagram ‘Brand Ambassador’ Scam
Scam Alert: Beware the Instagram ‘Brand Ambassador’ Scam
Sure, it sounds like a great deal (they always do, don't they?) but, according to the Better Business Bureau, that job offer you got on Instagram may very well be a scam. The job we're talking about is an offer to become a 'brand ambassador,' which would require users posting photos of themselves using the brand's products in exchange for free products, a sales commission, and more exposure for yo
Jury Duty Scam Alive & Well in Victoria
Jury Duty Scam Alive & Well in Victoria
Jury Duty Scam Alive & Well in Victoria
We hear about all kinds of scams these days as unscrupulous people attempt to con you out of your money. Here's a new one that the Better Business Bureau has brought to our attention involving jury duty. Here's what the official press release had to say.
Advise from the Better Business Bureau
Advise from the Better Business Bureau
Advise from the Better Business Bureau
They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. That’s not always a good thing. Paper waste can be a treasure trove for thieves – and a major headache for businesses. I have heard of businesses going out of business because they were not careful with their employees and customers personal data ...
Value of Sept. 11 Anniversary Memorabilia May Be Short-Lived
Value of Sept. 11 Anniversary Memorabilia May Be Short-Lived
Value of Sept. 11 Anniversary Memorabilia May Be Short-Lived
Don’t get caught up and overspend on 9/11 mementos The Better Business Bureau advises caution when purchasing 9/11 memorabilia this coming weekend which sees the country observing the 10th anniversary of that fateful day. VICTORIA, Texas – With the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks approaching, Better Business Bureau is advising consumers that the value of most memorabilia and
Help Shut Down Copper Thieves
Help Shut Down Copper Thieves
Help Shut Down Copper Thieves
BBB Offers Tips to Protect Against Would-Be Scrap Metal Thieves VICTORIA, Texas — Copper thieves can wreak havoc on a home or business, dismantling air conditioning units, plumbing and more in hopes of getting scrap to sell. With the cost of scrap metal increasing, Better Business Bureau warns consumers and business owners to take precautions. Copper thieves have cost residents and businesses th
Fly-By-Night Contractors May Follow Tropical Storm Don
Fly-By-Night Contractors May Follow Tropical Storm Don
Fly-By-Night Contractors May Follow Tropical Storm Don
Possible damage from strong winds and storms may lead scammers to your neighborhood VICTORIA, Texas — As Tropical Storm Don moves toward the Texas coast, Better Business Bureau warns consumers of potential scams in the wake of storm damage...