Western Union, BBB Launch Scam Stopper For Rental Market

Western Union and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) announced the launch of the BBB Scam Stopper, a joint effort by the two organizations to reduce online rental scams, a September 4 press release revealed.

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    Western Union and the BBB are looking to raise consumer awareness of the dangers of exchanging financial information with apartment or home sellers who demonstrate warning behaviors.

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    Western Union followed up this news with another announcement on September 5. For more on its partnership with Sprint and its prepaid brands Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA, click here