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Internet thieves are now using escrow service fronts with some new twists to steal money and personal identities. The scope and cost of Internet fraud is stunning. For 2007, the Internet Crime Complaint Center processed 219,553 complaints, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that nearly $526 million was lost via Internet fraud. FTC also reports that 28 percent of online fraud victims sent funds to scammers via hard to track wire transfer services, a favorite tactic of fake escrow services.
Last Updated - 7/2/2008
Do your homework before selecting a remodeling contractor
Last Updated - 6/17/2008
The Internal Revenue Service has issued a consumer warning on the fraudulent use of the IRS name or logo by scamsters trying to gain access to consumers' financial information.
Last Updated - 6/17/2008
They Say Affordable Health Care Options Just Doesn't Deliver
Last Updated - 6/17/2008
Texas has laws prohibiting payday lenders from charging high interest rates. It just doesn't look that way. Companies that provide short-term loans at high interest rates use out-of-state lending partners to get around Texas' usury laws.
Last Updated - 6/17/2008
The virtual assistant industry is now being targeted by con artists and scammers who use this as a way to pass counterfeit checks. Others charge a processing fee "to cover your start-up costs." They get your money. You get nothing in return.
Last Updated - 6/5/2008
While the average hail storm lasts about six minutes, the National Weather Service estimates that hail causes roughly $1 billion in damages each year.
Last Updated - 5/5/2008
Beware! If you receive an email about a BBB complaint, especially one with attached documents--- don't open it until you've verified it's actually from BBB serving Central and South Central Texas! BBB email addresses have been "spoofed".
Last Updated - 5/5/2008
Pronto Medical Selling Fake Insurance Card to People Over 50
Last Updated - 5/5/2008
Consumers Upset With High Fees That More Than Double What They Pay
Last Updated - 5/5/2008