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BBB Partners With Amazon and Capitol One to Identify and Combat Scams
Fraud Prevention // November 03, 2022

The Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) educational foundation, the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust, has partnered with Amazon and Capital One to help people learn about, avoid and report scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Utility Scams Using Mobile Payment Apps Rise 150% From January ’21
Security & Fraud // February 24, 2022

Scams targeting users of mobile payment apps such as Cash App, QuickPay, Venmo and Zelle are surging, the Better Business Bureau and Illinois utility Commonwealth Edison warned Thursday (Feb. 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Pet Scams Rise As Holiday Buyers, At-Home Workers Seek New Pets
Security & Fraud // December 08, 2020

It’s one of the most timeless holiday moments and unforgettable gifts; unwrapping a giant box to reveal the adoring eyes of a new puppy or kitten. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

BBB: Scammers Are Stealing Money Via Cash App
Security & Fraud // October 05, 2020

More scams are taking place in the pandemic era, and fraudsters are now using Cash App to swindle consumers, according to a report from WPRI 12, which cited the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Thousands Complain to BBB About Slow Payments From Sports-Betting Apps

November 13, 2022
Consumers have filed roughly 2,400 complaints against the three largest U.S. sports betting operators in the last three years, citing delays or glitches in withdrawing winnings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily […]

BBB Partners With Amazon and Capitol One to Identify and Combat Scams

November 03, 2022
The Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) educational foundation, the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust, has partnered with Amazon and Capital One to help people learn about, avoid and report scams. Get...

BBB: Scammers Are Stealing Money Via Cash App

October 05, 2020
More scams are taking place in the pandemic era, and fraudsters are now using Cash App to swindle consumers, according to a report from WPRI 12, which cited the Better...

Online Retailers Scramble To Fight Coronavirus Scams

March 04, 2020
Online retailers have to be wary of scams centering around the deadly coronavirus as it now makes its way across the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...