Posted 12:47 PM 3/20/2013
The BBB of Southern Arizona wants you to know about possible scams centered around the March Madness college basketball tournament. Fake tickets and phony merchandise are what you want to look out for.
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Posted 10:05 PM 2/25/2013
TUCSON - How would you react if a telemarketer or bill collector called your house and threatened to harm you? The BBB of Southern Arizona has gotten complaints about a company that consumers claim is doing this.
The company is First National Arbitration Services. They appear to be calling (More) • Video (1)
Posted 1:00 PM 2/11/2013
TUCSON - The News 4 Tucson Investigators received word from the BBB of Southern Arizona regarding a possible scam targeting businesses. The BBB is telling us local companies are receiving documents in the mail from a company seeking $125 filing service fee.
Posted 3:26 PM 1/29/2013
Tax season is around the corner so the BBB of Southern Arizona has issued a warning about potential fraud and scams. Please read the notice below for important information.
(More)Posted 8:59 PM 1/15/2013
TUCSON - Does your New Year's resolution include getting in shape? And does that mean a new gym membership?
A word of warning: before you sign-up to pump iron or tear-up the treadmill, read the fine print so you know what your legal obligations are.
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Posted 3:00 PM 12/21/2012
TUCSON - Many of you will use the computer to spread some holiday cheer and fraudsters will use the same technology to take a swipe at your Christmas cash.
You probably find fewer actual holiday cards in your mailbox these days and maybe you're not mailing out as many.
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Posted 4:40 PM 12/12/2012
TUCSON - This is the time of year you might be eagerly waiting for a package to arrive at your door. But fraudsters know that so don't let your guard down. Lots of us are buying cool stuff online these days; presents for ourselves and others and of course when you buy online the item (More)
Posted 3:11 PM 12/7/2012
TUCSON - The holidays are a time of giving and many of you in Southern Arizona are generous when it comes to helping those in need.
Many charitable organizations ramp up efforts to raise money for their cause this time of year.
Fraudsters are also busy at their work preying on your (More)
Posted 3:00 PM 12/5/2012
TUCSON - Remember Cabbage Patch Dolls and Beanie Babies? Have you searched high and low for the perfect Ninja Turtle gift or Holiday Barbie?
What do these hot selling toys have in common besides driving parents crazy? It's another opportunity for fraudsters to steal your holiday cash.
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Posted 3:06 PM 11/30/2012
TUCSON - The holiday season is here which is a time for celebration and cheer. But let's not forget about the Grinch who is out to steal Christmas.
Fraudsters get very creative this time of year, busy little evil elves, using crafty ways to steal your shopping cash.
All this season (More) • Video (1)