bbb and fraud News

Connecticut BBB is alerting consumers and businesses about several area codes used to scam people into paying hundreds of dollars in long distance fees on landlines and mobile phones. Some are disguised as domestic area codes.

Legislators move on surge in health care coverage scams. Medical insurance fraud is up 57 percent largely because of unauthorized entities selling "fake" coverage. Consumers are confused about medical insurance and discount cards.

Connecticut BBB is cautioning consumers about unscrupulous tactics used by Internet distribution company Peel Incorporated, because of more than 1,360 complaints to Better Business Bureau in the past year from consumers in 49 states.

Baltimore based Company Internet Safe List has launched the Web's first unified directory of verified safe e-commerce sites. The primary product for merchants is the Internet Safe List Trust Seal & directory which showcases their legitimacy.

Biggest red flag simple to spot: We hear about consumers and businesses losing money on a regular basis by wiring money in a variety of schemes, however the encouraging news is that it is relatively simple to protect yourself.”

Protect your computer and purchases when conducting Internet commerce

Identity Thieves and Scammers Take Advantage of job Seekers

Connecticut consumers complain about Texas- based affordable healthcare options (AHCO) and its “Maternity Cards”