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A person's boyfriend applied for a remote job inspecting and reshipping parcels with new labels, which aligns with a known scam pattern. Despite Scam Finder labeling the website as legitimate, the individual is concerned as 8 high-end packages arrived in their name but were invoiced to someone else.

The article highlights a BBB warning about fraudulent customer service messages appearing to originate from big-box stores. ABC7 I-Team provided a quick tip addressing this issue.

A customer warns about Auto Haul Movers LLC, claiming they quoted $950 to transport a car, collected a $350 deposit, failed to assign a driver, then attempted to charge $2,500. The company refused to refund the deposit despite their terms guaranteeing a full refund if a driver was unavailable, leading to complaints with the FMCSA, BBB, and South Carolina Attorney General.

A father was scammed after a fraudster posed as Xfinity, using accurate account details to convince him to return a newly purchased phone and tablet. The scammer provided precise information about the devices and delivery address, leading to the items being stolen. Xfinity confirmed the scam, but the victim must still pay over $1,000 for the phone and faces limited recourse.

All Femme (allfemme.com) is accused of scamming customers by charging unauthorized recurring payments despite users selecting a one-time purchase. The company, described as a shell with no public ownership information, faces multiple complaints on Trustpilot. A user reported filing complaints with the FTC, BBB, and an attorney general's office.

High Five Tasks is a work-from-home task service promoted on social media with red flags including mandatory equipment purchases, platform access fees, bot messages, and fake testimonials. The company offers $13/hour for filming household tasks but requires users to earn $100 before payment, lacks online transparency, and uses tactics like 'fattening the pig' to attract referrals.

The article discusses grocery shopping tips provided by the BBB to help families save time and money amid rising prices. Families are advised to manage their budgets due to increased costs.

The BBB highlights inflation fatigue as consumers face rising costs in groceries, utility bills, and insurance. The article notes economic shifts leading to increased expenses across essential goods and services.

S&P Global Ratings upgraded Zijin Mining's outlook to positive due to expanded production and improved cost management. The rating agency maintains a 'BBB' long-term credit rating for the company, expecting it to become a top-three global gold and copper producer by 2028.