Better Business Bureau Serving Metropolitan New York

#ScamAlert: Is that "compromised account" notification legitimate? Breathe, take a step back, and read these tips for spotting phony security messages: https://bit.ly/3gD3ipS

Before dropping off your clothes at an alteration service, check the company on BBB.org. Thank you Lisa Rozner and CBS New York for the coverage!

Join BBB and NYPL The New York Public Library Dec. 16 for a FREE special webinar on holiday shopping #cybersecurity! Learn to keep yourself, your loved ones and your data safe and secure this holiday season. Register today: https://bit.ly/2JqE2XU

#ScamAlert: Be careful! That good deal on a much-anticipated gaming console might may not be what it seems. Learn more here before clicking "buy" on your next holiday gift: https://bit.ly/2J6CnGv #NintendoSwitch #PS5 #XboxSeriesX

Join BBB tomorrow for a FREE special webinar on #cybersecurity during #COVID19! Learn to keep yourself, your loved ones and your data safe and secure. Register: https://bit.ly/367NQNw

#ScamAlert: With many businesses using QR codes in clever ways to minimize contact with surfaces during #COVID19, scammers are busier than ever whipping up fake codes: https://bit.ly/3hS9hGj

#ScamAlert: Be careful when planning a donation to a prominent charity - the name alone doesn't guarantee it's the real deal! Learn more about recent charity lookalike scams from this week's BBB Wise Giving Alliance's blog: https://bit.ly/35KMN7K

Survey respondents said that A+ ratings with the Better Business Bureau ranked highest among other companies' seals, badges and review scores. Thank you IronMonk, Enlightened Web Solutions for compiling the data! https://prn.to/3ixezrX

Looking to donate to a cause dedicated to #wildfire relief? Make sure you're giving to a charity you can trust with these tips from BBB Wise Giving Alliance.

Tune in today at 4pm EDT and learn about ways you can build a more diverse and retain a diverse workforce. Register for the free BBB webinar: https://bit.ly/2FLtOiF #DiversityandInclusion #SmallBusiness

BBB Alert: Is that free trial really free? Be cautious when signing up for online health and weight loss services. Thank you Good Morning America for the coverage!

Looking to donate to a relief organization in support of #Beirut? Today's BBB Wise Giving Alliance blog has the tips you need to make sure your donation gets to the right people: https://bit.ly/3kEz33v

Small business owners have been especially vulnerable to exploitative lenders during the pandemic. Federal authorities have cracked down on high-interest loans and shady lending practices in the wake of #COVID19: https://nbcnews.to/3anMjVl

Confused about accessing #COVID19 relief programs for your #smallbusiness? Watch out for scammers offering to help out with phony "consulting" services:

Tropical Storm #Isaias is set to hit NYC at 2pm today. Be informed and prepared ahead of the storm with these tips from BBB.

#ScamAlert: Fake #visa application services are trying to trick immigrants out of money and personal information during #COVID19. Learn how to spot and avoid this scam:

Business Leaders: Join us for a FREE BBB Forum on #CorporateResponsibility online! Register now here: https://lnkd.in/evi7tCS Join us July 28 for insights on #DiversityAndInclusion, #CSR trends, and #healthandsafety issues in the #workplace.

BBB’s latest report on #EmploymentScams found that military spouses and #veterans were both more likely to be victimized than non-#military consumers, and lose significantly more money. #MilConsumer2020