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Category Archives: Too Good To Be True
Looking for a place to rent? Don’t fall for Nigerian rental scam!
With rental properties in short supply in the Midland area, scammers are taking advantage. A consumer recently informed BBB that someone on Craigslist was trying to rent property that belonged to her. A prospective tenant forwarded her an e-mail message … Continue reading
Posted in Scams, Too Good To Be True
Tagged Craigslist, Nigerian rent scam, rent, rent scam, rental, rental scam
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Do your homework before signing up for work-at-home
BBB advises consumers to be cautious about work-at-home opportunities The ability to work from home is an attractive proposition, especially when a company promises high income for little effort. But Better Business Bureau advises consumers to be careful about accepting … Continue reading
Posted in BBB Investigation, Scams, Too Good To Be True
Tagged advance fee, counterfiet check, identity theft, Maxwell Gates Enterprises, Operation Empty Promises, Preston Lord Enterprises, pyramid schemes, wiring, work at home, work-at-home jobs, work-at-home scams, work-from-home jobs
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Hays County man gets 25-year sentence for theft after scamming elderly victims
Robbie Dale Walker was sentenced to 25-years in prison on April 9, 2013 in Hays County state District Court after pleading guilty to first-degree felony theft. He was also ordered to pay $255,000 in restitution. The case was prosecuted by the … Continue reading
Get the body you want without feeling the burn in your wallet
The holidays are over and consumers are turning their thoughts toward making 2013 better than 2012. According to USA.gov, one of the most common New Years’ resolutions is to get fit. Gyms and fitness centers are more than happy to … Continue reading
Avoid Falling Victim to Two Common Scams on Craigslist
Close to 200 consumers nationwide have filed complaints with BBB in the past year because they were scammed after responding to an ad on Craigslist. The most common scams involve renting a home or applying for a job. The following … Continue reading
Posted in Job Search, Too Good To Be True, Top Tips
Tagged BBB, Better Business Bureau, Craigslist, home, house, job, rental, scams, search, tips
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Watch out for bad debt relief companies
Credit cards, student loans, mortgages, car payments; sometimes, the list of debts to pay off can feel overwhelming. Add to that the loss of a job, an illness or other unforeseen circumstances, and consumers may need a life jacket. However, … Continue reading
Posted in Too Good To Be True, Top Tips
Tagged debt negotiation, debt relief, debt settlement, get out of debt
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A call claiming you’ve qualified for a government grant = a scam!
Last week, BBB offices around the country received a number of calls from consumers reporting a suspicious government grant offer. Consumers are alerted by phone that they qualify for a government grant. The qualifications seem a bit fuzzy but the … Continue reading
Be wary when trying to save on gas
Products promising to improve gas mileage often scams Gas prices spiked over the spring, and with the summer right around the corner, drivers are looking for ways to save on gas. The internet and television is littered with advertisments for … Continue reading
Posted in Too Good To Be True, Top Tips
Tagged free gas, gas saving tips, how to save gas, how to save money on gas, save on gas
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