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05/16/2012
US Telecom (aka UST Development, Inc.) is soliciting business on the Grand Strand with fake invoices.
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05/14/2012
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.
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05/04/2012
The Better Business Bureau of Coastal Carolina would like to warn residents of the Myrtle Beach area that may have received recent mailings from Home Serve USA, to do their research before handing over any money. The BBB has received a number of inquiries into Home Serve by home owners that are receiving cards, letters, or flyers from the company offering water service line coverage. Many of the consumers that have called our office are saying that they were confused by the message conveyed by Home Serve, as it led them to believe the letters were from the City utility company.
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05/04/2012
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 this week was the second biggest phishing scam in the country.
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05/01/2012
With warmer weather approaching, the Better Business Bureau of Coastal Carolina would like to warn consumers of potential door-to-door scams that are making their way back into the area
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04/05/2012
The BBB can help you find a reliable lawn service or landscaping company. Free BBB Business Reviews provide background on thousands of companies.
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04/04/2012
Fake BBB emails download malware that can steal bank information; BBB is working with FBI to stop the thieves
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04/02/2012
April Fool’s Day may be prime time for pranks, but the Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds consumers that scammers take advantage of the unwary every day, not just on the first of April.
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03/29/2012
They're at it again! Phony emails bearing the BBB name are bombarding in-boxes across the country and right here in Maryland.
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03/26/2012
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips and Business Reviews that can help parents find summer camps that will provide safe, rewarding experiences for children.
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03/23/2012
BBB has received multiple reports of spam texts stating that you have either ‘won’ or been ‘randomly selected’ for a gift card from Best Buy or Walmart.
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03/21/2012
Are you thinking --- who would ever do online dating? More people than you think. But as with anything, you have to be careful so you are not scammed.
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03/16/2012
Since the unexpected closing of the airline on Tuesday, the BBB has received an over an additional 100 complaints against the business. The Better Business Bureau of Coastal Carolina has also learned that Myrtle Beach Direct Air aka Direct Air aka Southern Sky Air & Tours, has filed for bankruptcy in Massachusetts.
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03/14/2012
Myrtle Beach Direct Air, a charter flight company, has suddenly announced that they have suspended all of their operations. The company gave no prior notice to any of its customers, and has not made any statements about refunds as of yet. The quick shut down has left travelers stranded at points all over the country. The following statement was released on the company’s website.
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03/14/2012
It is a common scenario. Someone receives a mailer or email offering a free trip or other fantastic prize and all he or she has to do is sit through a half-day seminar. Once the victim is there, the company turns on the high-pressure tactics in an attempt to sell a timeshare.
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