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05/03/2013
Downtown Memphis is going to be crowded tonight as the Beale Street Music Festival opens and the Memphis Grizzlies host the Los Angeles Clippers in game 6 of the NBA Playoffs. Parking spots may be hard to find.
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10/17/2012
The aftermath of a storm often brings out people looking to take advantage of those who need help cleaning up and repairing storm damage. Folks who are anxious to get their homes and yards back to normal should be on the lookout for scams involving clean-up efforts, tree or limb removal, and fence and home repairs.
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03/22/2012
Nancy Crawford with the BBB talks about fees for claiming winnings and scammers using text messages to contact you about fake winnings on Fox 13's Good Morning Memphis show.
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11/11/2009
Many Americans will want to do what they can monetarily and otherwise to support the victims of the Fort Hood shooting. Unfortunately, such tragedies also bring out scam artists hoping to take advantage of them.
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09/30/2009
Reducing the amount of junk mail received is one way to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of identity theft.
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07/01/2009
Immediately following the announcement of Michael Jackson’s sudden death, enterprising individuals began selling memorabilia online to take advantage of the increased demand. The Better Business Bureau warns that the value of most memorabilia and commemorative items being sold is sentimental and the currently inflated prices for many items will drop over time.
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06/15/2009
The damage caused by natural disasters often brings out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a crisis also brings out persons who take advantage of those who have already been victimized. Some of the most common "after-disaster" scams involve clean-up efforts, tree and limb removal services, and repairs to homes, heating and cooling equipment. Itinerant workers from other parts of the country flock to disaster-stricken areas.
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02/24/2009
Tough Economy Raises Interest in Work-at-Home Jobs, but Most Are Not Legitimate
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08/22/2008
How to register a landline or cell phone number on the state or national Do-Not-Call registry
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08/05/2008
One Man's Garbage Is an ID Thief's Goldmine
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02/06/2008
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01/01/2008
If you’ve ever locked yourself out of your car or home, you know what a hassle it can be. Your first thought is to get someone to help you out of your situation. If a family member or friend can’t deliver a spare set of keys, your next call might be to a local locksmith. But before you make that call, consider this: According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, some locksmiths advertising in your local telephone book may not be local at all. They may not have professional training. What’s more, some of them may use intimidating tactics and overcharge you.
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10/01/2007
If you or someone you know is trying to get a green card — the right to live in the United States permanently — be on the lookout for unscrupulous businesses and attorneys. They’ll claim that, for a fee, they can make it easier to enter the U. S. State Department’s annual Diversity Visa (DV) lottery (also known as the “green card lottery”) or increase your chances of winning the DV lottery.
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