South San Francisco, CA July 1, 2022 Press Release High gas prices draining your budget? Watch out for this con- Even if high gas prices are draining your budget, don’t fall for this scam. Scammers are tempting drivers with phony…
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BBB Scam Alert: Don’t open the door for this phony energy audit
South San Francisco, CA April 22, 2022 Submitted by Better Business Bureaus “Home energy auditor” promising to save you money? Be careful! Summer is coming, and rising temperatures mean high air conditioning bills. Scammers have devised a new con that…
South San Francisco Women’s Club Offering Drive Through Shrimp Scampi Dinner on April 22nd
South San Francisco, CA March 31, 2022 Submitted by Sharon Silvers The South San Francisco Women’s Club will be offering another delicious full on dinner as part of their Fundraising efforts. This month their special will be Shrimp Scampi dinner…
BBB Scam Alert: This Scam is Tricking Instagram Users into Sharing Their Passwords
South San Francisco, CA March 11, 2022 Submitted by Better Business Bureaus In this clever new scam, con artists are getting greedy. Not only are they trying to steal your Instagram password, they also are phishing for your email log-in.…
BBB Scam Alert: Shopping for the Big Game? Watch out for Fake Jerseys
South San Francisco, CA February 11, 2022 Submitted by Better Business Bureau When shopping for a team jersey or other sports memorabilia, watch out for fakes. Scammers know that authentic game-used and/or autographed items can fetch big bucks –…
BBB Scam Alert: It’s another COVID-19 test scam! Watch out when ordering your free tests
South San Francisco, CA January 25, 2022 Submitted by Better Business Bureau, U.S. households can now request free at-home COVID-19 test kits through a new Biden administration program. But when the government rolls out new initiatives, such as the stimulus checks,…
The Holidays Are Here, And So Are Toy Scams – Alert from BBB
South San Francisco, CA November 5, 2021 Submitted by Better Business Bureaus Every year, there’s always a few “must-have” toys on most kids’ holiday wish lists. The toy sells out fast and becomes expensive and hard to find. On top…
SCAM ALERT: Friend in Distress? It’s the Latest Venmo Con
South San Francisco, CA August 27, 2021 Submitted by Better Business Bureau When a friend or family member is stuck in a bad situation and urgently needs money, you should help them out, right? Not if they are a scammer…
SCAM ALERT! Placing a Takeout Order? Check the URL First
South San Francisco, CA August 20, 2021 Submitted by Better Business Bureau The COVID-19 pandemic has made ordering takeout more popular than ever. Some restaurants have even set up their own websites to avoid the fees and challenges that come with…
Don’t Fall for This Pet Sitting Job Scam
South San Francisco, CA August 13, 2021 Submitted by the Better Business Bureau Scammers have been using employment scams to trick people out of their personal information and money for years. These scams often target students or others looking for…