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SCAM ALERTSNew Job Scam Interviews Candidates via Messaging App
You receive a message from someone interested in hiring you. It might come through email, text, or even a social media platform. At first, this “recruiter” seems professional.
Protecting Sensitive Information
Taking some simple, proactive steps will go a long way in safeguarding against any number of potentially disruptive issues – like identity theft, loss of funds or credit card fraud – that can cause mayhem by compromising your data.
Check Your Google Business Profile Page!
BBB is advising businesses to be on the alert for two new scams relating to Google Business Profiles. Your Google Business Profile is another valuable tool for businesses to stay connected to customers, but as with all popular tools, the scammers see opportunity. The...
Who do you think the most impersonated organization was in 2021?
Who do you think the most impersonated organization was in 2021? I’ll give you a hint, they had twice the number or reports as the second most impersonated brand, the Social Security Administration.
Cahalen- “Ukraine Charity Scams on the Rise”
Nancy Cahalen of the Better Business Bureau reminds us to be careful when donating to charity to help the people of Ukraine. Make sure you are donating to the organization you think you are and not to scammers.
BBB’s Cahalen – Crooks Prefer Bitcoin and Venmo
Nancy Cahalen, President of the BBB of Central and Western MA brings us up to date on the latest cons to be reported on ScamTracker and how one poor guy in Chicopee is out $100,000.
Nancy Cahalen of the BBB warned us about “Romance Scams
Ahead of Valentine's Day Nancy Cahalen of the BBB warned us about "Romance Scams." Millions of people turn to online dating apps or social networking sites to meet someone. But instead of finding romance, many find a scammer trying to trick them into sending...
5 Resolutions for a Fraud-Free New Year
Nancy Cahalen joined “Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz” on the Radio Worcester Network to talk about the closing of the Covid testing site on Grafton St. in Worcester and to give us “5 Resolutions for a Fraud-Free New Year.”
How to Avoid Buying Fake COVID Tests Online
With concerns over the Covid-19 testing site on Grafton St. growing and their parent company receiving an “F” rating from the BBB. Nancy Cahalen, President/CEO, BBB Serving Central & Western MA and Northeastern CT. Nancy spoke with Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz about how to avoid buying fake COVID tests.
Nancy Cahalen of the BBB “It’s the holidays and the porch pirates are out.”
Nancy Cahalen of the BBB “It’s the holidays and the porch pirates are out.”
Nancy Cahalen
President /CEO
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