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Beware of "Federal Gaming Commission" Scam

Posted Tuesday, November 02, 2010 in Consumer/Business Services
by Erik Johnson

A common way consumers can be tricked into a sweepstakes scam is when the person who initiates the contact identifies with a well known organization or government entity. Luckily the person who called BBB yesterday wasn't fooled by a phone call from the "Federal Gaming Commission."

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Dealing with Phony Debt Collection Calls

Posted Thursday, September 02, 2010 in Credit-Mortgages-Finances
by Erik Johnson

Recently several local consumers have notified BBB about phone calls from individuals pretending to be debt collectors and threatening them with legal action or arrest. The consumers are told they must pay a supposed outstanding debt over the phone immediately. In some cases, the callers have social security numbers, bank information and the consumer’s address. BBB wants you to know what to do if a stranger calls claiming you owe them money.

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