February 2023 Scam: Lover or Scammer? Beware of Romance Rip-offs

Written By Rochelle Cardenas

For some, the New Year means making new resolutions. This year, let’s stay scam smart. The Better Business Bureau of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky recently released a list of the top scams for 2023. 

  • Weight loss scams

  • Employment scams

  • Phishing scams

  • Puppy sale scams

Scam Prevention Checklist:

  • NEVER allow anyone to pressure or threaten you into making a snap decision.

  • Be skeptical. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

  • DO NOT give out personal information (i.e., Social Security number, account numbers, personal identification numbers, or financial information) to anyone you don’t trust, online or over the phone.

  • DO NOT open emails or texts with links that you receive from unknown sources.  Double-check the source by calling the company or looking at the sender's address.

Always report suspected fraud to the BBB by filing a complaint using BBB.org/Scamtracker. Also, file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at reportfraud.ftc.gov or call 877-FTC-Help. 

Source: wkrn.com

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Rochelle Cardenas
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