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 2025Anyone can be defrauded by an employment scam. In this informative video, data shared from the 2022 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report sheds light on how these scams are perpetrated, who is being targeted, and the behaviors and other factors that may influence a person’s susceptibility. A first-hand account of an employment scam is told to demonstrate […]
22 January 2024People ages 18-24 reported losing more money to scams than older age groups, according to a new report published by the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust (BBB Institute), the International Association of Better Business Bureaus’ educational foundation. Targeting our youth: How scams are impacting ages 18-24 highlights scam types, tactics, and trends based on data […]
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