BBB Warns of Summer Scams It Says Are Costing People, Businesses Big Money

BBB urges caution as scammers exploit big summer sales events

The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning emphasizing the need for consumers to remain vigilant against scammers with summer shopping events offering substantial discounts as well as attracting fraudsters who exploit the increased activity.

BBB Report: Stolen data, impostors and fake services harm businesses

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BBB warns of summer scams it says are costing people, businesses big money

The Better Business Bureau says business and employment scams are on the rise.

Four scams that target small businesses

Cyber attacks and scams are becoming more common as lots of business functions move online. Phishing, fake invoices, and remote access scams are becoming more prevalent.  According to Global Anti-Scam Alliance’s data, £11.4 billion was lost to scams in the last 12 months in the UK. Which is £4 billion more than the year before. And many scams specifically target businesses. Whether fraudsters are pretending to be HMRC, your internet provider, or…