BBB Institute marked Scam Survivor Day by convening its third annual Scam Survivor Day symposium in May. The event brought together policymakers, advocates, and victim service professionals to raise awareness about the lasting impact of scams and the importance of supporting survivors. Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R–Indiana), chair of the Stop Scams Caucus, delivered this year’s […]
23 July 2026BBB Scam Tracker has a new look and powerful new features designed to make finding scam information faster and easier than ever. Along with a cleaner design, the updated platform gives consumers more ways to search and stay informed about the latest scams affecting their communities. BBB Scam Tracker, our free scam prevention and reporting […]
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07 October 2025Gift card scams are a problem. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Sue, the animated face of our new awareness campaign. She may be in 2D, but her mission is anything but flat. She’s here to raise awareness, deliver clear guidance, and empower people to recognize red flags before it’s too late. Sue brings more […]
21 July 2025Military Consumer Month 2025 If your family is gearing up for a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), you’re probably balancing a long checklist—packing, paperwork, housing, school enrollment, maybe even saying goodbye to a beloved community. But there’s one more thing to watch for: scammers looking to take advantage of military families on the move. During […]
16 July 2025Military Consumer Month 2025 Scammers thrive in silence. That’s why starting the conversation—with your family, unit, neighbors, or fellow veterans—is one of the most powerful ways to fight fraud. During Military Consumer Month 2025, we’re not just encouraging the military community to report scams—we’re asking you to talk about them. Because when we talk, we […]
08 July 2025Military Consumer Month 2025 Service. Sacrifice. Strength in unity. These core values define the military community—and they’re also why your voice is vital in the fight against scams and fraud targeting military families. This Military Consumer Month 2025 and throughout the year, we urge active-duty service members, veterans, and military families to take a stand: […]
01 July 2025Every year, military service members, veterans, and their families report losing millions of dollars to fraud and scams — over $470 million in 2023 alone. This important community must have the tools and knowledge to discern the difference between a great deal and a scam in disguise. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the BBB […]
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