Category: Scam Alert
Be on the lookout for scams related to stimulus payments
PORTLAND — Scammers are taking advantage of the new pandemic relief stimulus checks and direct deposits that began going out to many Americans the last…
Online puppy selling scams rise dramatically with the pandemic
With the rising demand for pets during the COVID-19 pandemic, pet scams have dramatically increased, with most of those searching online for a pet likely…
BBB warns of online holiday craft fair scam
PORTLAND — The holiday shopping season is upon us. With the pandemic, many local in-person events, such as popup holiday markets or craft fairs, have…
BBB warns that online gift exchange may be a scam
AUGUSTA — A “Secret Santa” around the office, friends and family can be fun. A gift exchange among online friends you haven’t met, well, that’s…
Scams targeting veterans listed by Operation Protect Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As America prepares to honor Veterans Day, Operation Protect Veterans, a joint crime prevention program created by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service…
10 tips to shop safely online
October, National Cyber Security Awareness Month, may be over, but Black Friday is just weeks away and people are starting shopping early. So there’s no…
BBB offers online safety tips for National Cyber Security Awareness Month
AUGUSTA — The internet has become a significant part of our everyday lives, allowing us to work, socialize and shop online. Unfortunately, cybercriminals also benefit…
BBB offers tips for safe package mailing
AUGUSTA — The holiday shopping season this year is going to be more focused on online shopping than ever, and the Better Business Bureau is…
Lastest COVID-19 scam targets students looking for work
PORTLAND — Many college students are on the lookout for flexible part-time employment to help cover their school expenses. Now, with the COVID-19 pandemic and…
UPDATE: Unsolicited seed packets may be dangerous for other plants
AUGUSTA – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Agriculture issued an update for people receiving unsolicited packages containing seeds, purportedly sent from…
