Better Business Bureau Serving Central California & Inland Empire Counties

The Central California Better Business Bureau says people receiving text messages offering upwards of $1,000 to participate in a COVID-19 clinical study are coming from scam artists. Better Business Bureau Serving Central California & Inland Empire Counties

Why having a robust online presence can be a game-changer for your business. Download the BBB Impact Report to see what simple steps your online store can take to boost consumer confidence during the holiday season. https://www.bbb.org//23359-better-business-impact-report-t #StartWithTrust #online #smallbusiness

No matter how curious it is or how much an extra $1,200 could be, avoid responding to unsolicited text messages. https://www.bbb.org//23355-bbb-scam-alert-covid-clinical-s

Thinking about traveling by air for the holiday season? As the holiday season starts, some may feel the need to visit families. When looking for the best fare available, read the details required by the carrier to travel safely and review CDC guidelines. https://www.bbb.org//23352-bbb-tip-travel-safe-this-holida

BBB has received several hundred complaints from 11 states about loan company, Ecapitalloans LLC, a company claiming to be located in Dallas, TX, stealing personal and financial information from loan applicants. https://www.bbb.org//23286-bbb-alert-bogus-online-lender-c

The FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating robocalls urging people to stay home. BBB recommends checking with your board of elections and ignoring the calls. https://www.bbb.org//18615-bbb-tip-how-to-spot-and-stop-ro

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, many consumers are finding ways to work out at home instead of going to the gym. Consider these options before fully investing in home equipment. https://www.bbb.org//23335-bbb-tip-buying-home-gym-equipme

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Military consumers are more susceptible overall, with military spouses (81.9%) and veterans (78.7%) more likely to lose money to these scam types than non-military consumers (77.9%). Learn more about online purchase scams in our latest research report. BBB.org/OnlinePurchaseScams #BBBScamTracker #BBB #StartWithTrust

Listed contact information and a visible return policy were also important characteristics for consumers who did not lose money to online purchase scams. Learn more about online purchase scams in our latest research report. BBB.org/OnlinePurchaseScams #BBBScamTracker #BBB #StartWithTrust

Phishing email fools social media users that their accounts will be deactivated. A warning for small business owners who use social media advertising. #BBB #StartWithTrust https://www.bbb.org//23329-bbb-scam-alert-your-ad-accounts

Make sure you do your research before making that online purchase. Learn more about online purchase scams and how to avoid them in our latest research report. BBB.org/OnlinePurchaseScams #BBBScamTracker #BBB #StartWithTrust

The risk of online purchase scams rises during the holidays because more people are making online purchases, but also because scammers are offering the most popular products at the best prices. Learn more about online purchase scams in our latest research report. BBB.org/OnlinePurchaseScams #BBBScamTracker #BBB #StartWithTrust

Our online purchase scams report is HERE! Check out what were the riskiest products and how to spot a scam when you see one. BBB.org/OnlinePurchaseScams #BBBScamTracker #BBB #StartWithTrust