The start of a new school year means thinking ahead to college for many high schoolers. If you’re applying for scholarships, some of those deadlines are quickly approaching. Scholarship scams are on the rise. How to spot a scammer

If you are preparing to travel abroad and need to renew your passport, be careful. The Better Business Bureau is seeing a rise in online passport renewal scams.

Scammers keep up with the times and with a lot of job cuts in the headlines consumer advocates say job hunters need to protect themselves.

The Bulls, Bands, and Barrels rodeo is making a stop in Northeast Florida for a fun-packed Saturday.

Have you ever bought a new TV, dishwasher, or fridge only for it to stop working properly soon after you got it home? As many consumers know, the repair or replacement process can be quite a hassle.

With Valentine’s Day being two days away the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning people about last minute order for flowers.

It’s tax season and when looking for a tax preparer it’s a good idea to do some research.

Giving Tuesday is a day dedicated to generosity, as people worldwide contribute to causes they care about. However, it’s also a prime opportunity for scammers to take advantage of charitable intentions.

As Helene is approaching, the Better Business Bureau is reminding Floridians to be on alert for scammers looking to cash in after the storm is over.

The Better Business Bureau is warning anyone who might need to rent supplies for a party to be careful.

Moving is always a stressful project. Throw in the threat of a moving scam, and things get even worse, the Better Business Bureau says.

While legitimate sellers use modern technologies to simplify the car-buying process, fraudsters use similar technology to carry out elaborate impostor scams.

With college admissions and scholarships on the line, paying for tutors and test prep materials may be worth the price. But watch out for con artists eager to take advantage of this.

ID Theft Awareness Week is Jan. 29 – Feb. 2. The Better Business Bureau provides many resources to help consumers protect their identity from scammers.

If you are looking to hire someone to help you file your taxes, there are a lot of options out there. But before you pay anything, the Better Business Bureau is reminding you to do your research first.

Zombie debt is defined as debt that has been “raised from the dead,” so to speak. It could even be something you never owed at all.

Florida’s current storm system may cause damage from possible flooding or a tornado, but storm victims should never feel pressured to make a hasty decision.

Before signing on the dotted line to join a gym, research all options first, the BBB says.

Lately, BBB Scam Tracker has seen multiple reports of a scam in which con artists trick people out of their money by promising they can recover social media accounts.

In a recent Better Business Bureau report, younger people between the ages of 18 to 24 years old are now reported to lose more money in scams than older age groups.

A local small business owner said she was never paid for a contracted job she completed for a corporation based out of Miami.

The Better Business Bureau's Scam Tracker has received reports from people -- and small businesses -- about notices claiming to be from Best Buy's Geek Squad or PayPal.

A new populist party riding the anger among Dutch farmers and rural communities at government policies to rein in agricultural pollution appears to be the big winner in provincial elections.

The Better Business Bureau is warning people — before you buy, check the gift card in the store.

A new report from the Better Business Bureau shows that the top scams of the year mostly target people online.

Shopping for the perfect holiday gift is a tradition around this time of year, but it’s also hunting season for thieves and scammers.

A Westside business owner is accusing an electric company of taking his money without completing the job.

Two specific pop-up scams are targeting local shoppers and bank customers right now.

Better Business Bureau warns consumers to watch out for storm chasers going door to door looking to take advantage of people in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

After President Biden announced his plan for student loan relief Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about potential scams.

According to reports from the BBB, people are seeing real events on sites like Facebook, but once they buy the ticket, the page disappears, and their money is gone.

Knowing the ins and outs of payment types is one of the best ways to spot a scam.

The Justice Department is launching a new initiative aimed at identifying companies that exploit supply chain disruptions in the U.S. to make increased profits in violation of federal antitrust laws.

There’s a scam alert warning from the News4JAX I-TEAM.

Whether you’re considering repairs to your home, townhouse or condo, the Better Business Bureau says there are some important red flags to keep an eye out for before you hire a contractor to do the work.

BBB: Avoid sharing your senior photo on FacebookPublished: April 15, 2020, 8:08 pmIn the wrong hands, even seemingly trivial details can be weaponized against you