Computers-Internet-Technology

In the News -- Experts Warn of Shady Discount Website

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Better Business Bureau (BBB) in Dallas warns consumers about daily deal site SaveMore.com, Addison, TX, reported Brent Hunsaker of ABC4-TV, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Scammers Fake Facebook Account Cancellation Notices

Wed, 23 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A clever scam in the form of a fake Facebook account cancellation email is making the rounds. Don’t let the threat of losing your account trick you into installing malware on your computer.

Proteja sus mudanzas y a usted mismo durante el Mes Nacional de la Mudanza

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

La BBB se unió a la Asociación Americana de Mudanzas y Almacenamiento para ofrecerle sugerencias sobre cómo seleccionar a la compañía de mudanzas adecuada y cómo evitar estafas.

Sugerencias de la BBB para realizar compras exitosas en el Día de la Madre

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Ya sea que pida flores, compre joyería tradicional o arregle las citas para un día especial de spa para esa mujer maravillosa en su vida, sea un cliente inteligente.

Don't Fall for Fake Amazon.com Cancellation Emails

Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Online shoppers beware! The latest email phishing scam looks just like an order cancellation notice from Amazon.com. Be sure to double check suspicious emails you receive from the online retailer before clicking on any links.

New Phishing Scam Hurts Small Businesses

Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Small businesses and consumers across the country are falling victim to the latest email phishing scam that exploits BBB’s name. The campaign that started yesterday was the second biggest phishing scam in the country.

Phishing Thieves Using New Tricks To Hook Unwary Consumers, Task Force Warns

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Consumer Fraud Task Force warns consumers to be alert for phishing scams, which may use the names of well-known businesses or government agencies to steal personal information and commit ID theft.

Stadia Studio, Michael Allton Never Delivered Websites Or Refunds, Customers Tell BBB

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The BBB is warning the public about Stadia Studio and Michael Allton of St. Charles, Mo., who have failed to complete website design work for customers and have refused to provide refunds.

E-Book Fraud Leaves Consumers with Worthless Material

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

With the growing popularity of e-books, scammers have found ways to capitalize on this new method of buying books. Some of these scams offer worthless material at a low price while others target authors or authorized publishers by pirating their books.

Customers Tell BBB: SaveMore.com Took Money For Daily Deal Coupons, Never Delivered

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

More than 1,000 online shoppers from across the nation – including dozens from Missouri and Illinois – said they never received discount coupons purchased from the Texas-based deal site SaveMore.com

Callers Claiming to be from Microsoft Tech Support are Really Scammers Attempting to Gain Control of Your Computer

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers of a phone scam in which the caller claims to be from Microsoft. The caller offers to solve a consumer’s computer problems or sell him or her a software license, all in an effort to gain remote control access to the consumer’s computer.

Diríjase al interés de su consumidor, Pinterest cautiva a la audiencia visual

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Facebook, Twitter y YouTube han dominado el mundo de los medios sociales. Sin embargo, ha llegado el momento de iniciar un nuevo camino para un medio social en crecimiento que es perfecto para los negocios pequeños, Pinterest. Pinterest¬¬ es la manera más vistosa y nueva de compartir los logotipos comerciales, productos comerciales y el contenido de contribución de otros negocios y similares. Better Business Bureau ofrece a los propietarios comerciales algunas sugerencias para ver si Pinterest es lo correcto para sus negocios.

Pin Your Consumers’ Interest – Pinterest Captivates the Visual Audience