Josh Planos

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that fake remote job offers are increasing, with scammers targeting job seekers by mimicking legitimate opportunities. Tactics include task-based jobs requiring online engagement for fake earnings and reshipping scams, alongside theft of personal financial information. BBB advises verifying jobs through official company websites and avoiding offers that seem too good to be true.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that fake remote job offers are increasing, with scammers targeting job seekers through tactics like task-based jobs and reshipping scams. BBB spokesperson Josh Planos highlights that these scams often collect personal information and mimic legitimate opportunities, urging job seekers to verify offers through official company websites and avoid suspicious requests.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that fake remote job offers are increasing, with scammers targeting job seekers through tactics like task-based jobs requiring online engagement and stealing personal information. BBB recommends verifying job listings through official websites and avoiding suspicious offers.

The article discusses tools like QuoteScore, an AI-powered platform that helps consumers evaluate the fairness of quotes for home improvement or moving services by comparing them to similar local jobs. It highlights hidden costs in quotes, the importance of getting multiple bids, and resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to verify fair pricing. A couple’s experience with a doubled final bill underscores the risks of low initial estimates.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers about unlicensed sportsbooks and online gambling scams, citing nearly 200 scam reports and over 10,000 complaints from 2022 to mid-2025. Issues include fake websites, unclear terms, and difficulty retrieving funds, with red flags like cryptocurrency payment demands and overseas business locations.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers about unlicensed sportsbooks and online gambling scams, citing nearly 200 scam reports and over 10,000 complaints from 2022 to mid-2025. Issues include fake websites, unclear terms, and difficulties reclaiming funds, with red flags like cryptocurrency payment demands and overseas business locations. The BBB advises verifying licenses, checking state gambling laws, and scrutinizing terms before betting.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns sports bettors about unlicensed sportsbooks and online gambling scams, citing nearly 200 scam reports and over 10,000 complaints from 2022 to mid-2025. Issues include fake websites, unclear terms, and difficulty retrieving funds, with BBB highlighting red flags like cryptocurrency payment demands and overseas business locations.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to verify moving company credentials, obtain written agreements, and document belongings before hiring movers. BBB highlights risks like 'fly-by-night' companies using unmarked trucks and emphasizes the importance of DOT numbers for interstate moves and detailed inventory tracking.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to verify moving company credentials, obtain written agreements, and document belongings before hiring movers. BBB highlights red flags like unmarked trucks and lack of contracts, emphasizing the importance of detailed inventories and professional mover practices such as uniforms and background checks.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to verify moving company credentials, obtain written agreements, and document belongings before hiring movers. BBB highlights the importance of checking DOT numbers for interstate moves, avoiding unmarked rental trucks, and keeping detailed inventories to prevent disputes.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers about fake websites selling high-value items like classic cars, RVs, and heavy equipment. Scammers create imitation sites with fake testimonials and realistic images, urging buyers to verify businesses through external sources and avoid wire transfers.

The Better Business Bureau warns consumers about fake websites selling high-value items like classic cars, RVs, and heavy equipment. Scammers create convincing sites with fake testimonials and stolen images, and victims are advised to verify business details and avoid wire transfers.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers about fake websites selling high-value items like classic cars, RVs, and heavy equipment. Red flags include fake testimonials, low prices, and stolen images. The BBB advises verifying businesses through BBB.org, avoiding wire transfers, and reporting scams to the BBB Scam Tracker and FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.