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02/07/2012

BBB Consumer Alert: Mo Money Taxes

Memphis TN, February 7, 2012 – The BBB is issuing a consumer alert about Mo Money Taxes, a tax preparation company headquartered in Memphis. Mo Money Taxes has had an F rating with the BBB in Memphis for several years for failure to respond to consumer complaints. The BBB of the Mid-South has received 24 complaints on Mo Money Taxes in the past three years; 6 of those remain unanswered. Another 8 complaints that were recently filed are pending.

01/09/2012

BBB Elects New Officers and Directors

The BBB of the Mid-South has elected officers and new directors for 2012.

12/20/2011

BBB Warns of Phone Scam Aimed at Hotel Guests

Many people will be traveling to see family and friends in the next few weeks. Scammers know this too, and may try to trick you into divulging your credit card information by posing as hotel employees. The BBB is warning holiday travelers to beware of a telephone phishing scam designed to steal credit card numbers.

12/20/2011

It’s Still Out There! New Advice for Recipients of BBB Complaint Email Scam

An email scam using BBB's name and logo continues to proliferate. Most of the emails containe the subject line “Complaint from your customers" and have a link or attachment containing phishing malware that steals information.

12/07/2011

Fake BBB Complaint Email Is Making the Rounds Again

The Better Business Bureau is issuing a second urgent SCAM alert cautioning businesses and consumers about an email that looks like it is from the BBB, with the subject line “Complaint from your customers.”

11/09/2011

BBB Issues Warning About Veterans’ Day Scams

“Most cynical scams” take advantage of those who serve and those who support them

10/25/2011

BBB Tips to Avoid Being Victimized in Pigeon Drop Scams

Victims were asked to withdraw money from banks supposedly involved in a counterfeiting operation by a woman posing as an MPD officer. BBB tips for not being victimized in similar scams.

08/31/2011

BBB Consumer Alert: Global Subscription Services Making Unauthorized Debits from Consumers’ Bank Accounts

• Global Subscription Services has automatically renewed consumers’ magazine subscriptions without permission and made unauthorized debits from consumers’ bank accounts • BBB has received 28 complaints in four months from consumers all over the country • Consumers report that they did not give their banking information to the company and don’t know how they obtained that information

08/03/2011

Grandparent Scam just got scarier

The BBB is issuing a RED ALERT regarding a new twist on the Grandparent Scam that involves the caller already knowing detailed information regarding family members. In addition, the calls are not targeted strictly at seniors and the money requested is to be wired to Mexico.

07/12/2011

BBB Consumer Alert: Advance Fee Loan Scam Falsely Uses Memphis Address

Dewitt Lending Center doesn't exist at Memphis address it is using; Promises a loan in exchange for an up-front fee wired to Jamaica

06/28/2011

In the News -- BBB Tells Today Show about Vehicle Service Contracts Scam

A national scam practiced by some in the Vehicle Service Contract industry has cost consumers millions of dollars Consumers are misled into thinking the contracts are from auto manufacturers and that they cover more than they actually do

06/16/2011

Consumer Alert: Tennessee Roofing Professionals Earns F Rating

Fast Facts: • Customers report excessive delays in the completion of repairs • The company was claiming to be BBB Accredited; it is not • BBB has received an increasing number of complaints

05/04/2011

Online Scams Proliferate in Wake of Bin Laden's Death

In the aftermath of the death of Osama Bin Laden this past weekend, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers to watch out for a slew of cyber-scams that have popped up in the past few days.

04/08/2011

Consumer Alert: The Clock Doctor Earns an F Rating for Failing to Respond to Complaints

The Clock Doctor of Memphis has earned an F rating with the BBB for not responding to consumer complaints.

04/05/2011

BBB Consumer Alert: Information Breach at Major Corporations

Epsilon, a marketing vendor used to send emails to many corporations's customers, has acknowledged unauthorized access to files in their systems that included customers' email addresses. Consumers should be extra vigilant of unsolicited emails.


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