Free Shredding, Electronic Recycling and Rx Drug Turn in Event Last year Oregon residents reported nearly 4,000 identity theft scams, according to the 2017 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book. Since identity fraud has increased since last year, it’s important to be proactive and protect yourself from identity theft. Keep your personal information secure by joining Better […]
With the Portland Trail Blazers battling it out in the playoffs, many fans will be looking for the best deals to catch a game. At the same time, scammers will be looking for the best ways to con fans out of their money. Better Business Bureau Northwest & Pacific is warning fans of counterfeit tickets and merchandise. In the past […]
Since the start of the new year, Better Business Bureau Northwest & Pacific has seen an uptick in customers searching for general contractors to help spruce up their homes. BBB has received more than 72,000 local inquiries to general contractors since January—that’s up nearly 4,000 from last year. Locally there were more than 21,000 searches […]
This tax season, Better Business Bureau Northwest & Pacific is partnering with the Oregon Office of the Attorney General, Ellen Rosenblum, to warn the public about the dangers of tax identity theft. The public is urged to be vigilant with their personal information so they don’t fall victim of tax identity theft. Here’s how the […]
To coincide with October’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month founded by the National Cyber Security Alliance, Better Business Bureau Serving the Northwest is reminding the public of best practices to staying safe online. With recent data breaches to private businesses and government entities, it’s more important than ever to take proper steps to secure personal […]
BBB Warns of a Nationwide Consumer Alert An Oregon victim reported to Better Business Bureau Serving the Northwest that she was scammed when she purchased a fishing license from what she thought was the official Oregon Fishing and Wildlife website. BBB has seen a rise in complaints nationwide regarding websites that appear to be selling fishing and driver’s license, but are in fact selling downloadable informational guides. BBB is partnering with the Oregon […]
A rise in complaints to home security company ADT, about door-to-doorsalesman claiming to be affiliated with the company in the Seattle-Tacoma area, prompted them to reach out to Better Business Bureau Serving the Northwest to help warn the public about these deceptive sales tactics. Although many trustworthy companies solicit door-to-door, BBB and ADT warns homeowners […]