Free CBD oil? It might be a scam to bill hundreds on your credit card
The Better Business Bureau is warning of a trend that ropes unwitting consumers into costly monthly subscriptions for CBD.
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CBD oil in a bottle with dropper Friday, May 7, 2021 in St. Petersburg. [ MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times ]
To someone curious about CBD oil, the offer might sound intriguing.
The ads on social media or in online searches say you can get a free trial sample of CBD, which is found in hemp and marijuana. (CBD doesnât get people high, but proponents say it can make you feel better.) You just pay a few bucks for shipping and handling.
Better Business Bureau: how to avoid airline scams
While searching for a flight, you may think you ve come across a great deal
May 1, 2021 6:19 PM Marsalis McGhee
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LA CROSSE, Wis (WKBT) – If you are fully vaccinated, you may be eager to book a flight to somewhere more tropical as soon as you can, but be wary of too good to be true airline prices.
The Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker has been receiving complaints of people creating fake airline booking sites and customer support numbers.
While searching for a flight, you may think you’ve come across a great deal.
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Tip: A good way to avoid falling for a phishing website is to use a password manager and its browser extension. If you land on a website that isn’t legitimate then the extension won’t supply your login details. Indeed, even if a website has a tricky URL like “paypal.com.098uq3409847890.net” it shouldn’t fool mainstream password managers.
Rule #2: Don’t buy into urgency
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A classic scam is for someone to hijack a person’s Facebook account and then contact all her friends via the hijacked account. Often the scammer will claim some kind of emergency, saying your friend is in jeopardy such as, “I’m in London. I’ve been robbed, and I have no money.”
Woman loses $2,000 as scammers discover new way to trick Amazon customers
Thieves prey on fear, impersonating Amazon security
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TAMPA, Fla. â The Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureauâs Scam Tracker reported a spike in Amazon imposter scams warning customers of a suspicious charge on their account.
Many of the calls notify customers that their accounts are being charged for a new iPhone and upwards of $1,000. Amazon customer Linda Shepard received a similar call.
âGirl said she was with Amazon security systems, that someone was trying to hack into my Amazon account and charge an iPhone 12 for $999,â Shepard said.
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