Scams

Luke Frey, Associate Director of Communications for the Better Business Bureau Serving Connecticut, explains what to look out for.

The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is reminding the public to be careful of potential scams and dangerous situations ahead of Tropical Storm Henri. DCP officials say you should pay attention to the following home safety concerns in the coming days: Portable generators — Never use a generator inside your home, basement, shed or garage, even if doors and windows...

Luke Frey from the Better Business Bureau explains what to look out for.

Authorities in Newtown are warning residents to beware of scammers posing as Eversource employees in an attempt to scare people into giving money or sensitive information. When determining whether or not it’s a scammer calling you, police said you should look out for threats of immediate power disconnection, demands for immediate payment, or requests to pay with unusual methods...

Luke Frey from the Better Business Bureau explains what to look out for.

Online shopping exploded on Amazon during the pandemic and that trend is likely to continue during the start of “Amazon Prime Days” this week, but be warned, some of the deals you see online… may simply be too good to be true.

Luke Frey, Associate Director of Communications for the Better Business Bureau Serving Connecticut, shares tips.

Police in Hartford are warning residents to be careful of a recent Eversource scam. Officials said many residents have called police claiming they’re getting calls and voicemails from Eversource demanding payment or utilities will be shut off. Police said this is a scam. Anyone with questions regarding their account is being advised to contact Eversource directly.

The federal government recently launched a public assistance program that seeks to help family members of people who died due to COVID-19 receive reimbursements for funeral expenses through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. However, complaints of scams were reported before the program even officially launched.

Some people see that little vaccination card that comes with that first dose of the coronavirus vaccine as a badge of honor. Others see it as an opportunity to make money through a scam gaining popularity online.

The Department of Justice issued a warning Wednesday about fake post-vaccine survey scams. Here’s what to do if you receive one of these unsolicited text messages or emails.

Luke Frey from the Better Business Bureau explains what to look out for.

Connecticut Water is reminding residents not to fall prey to scammers during the busy holiday season. The utility says some take advantage of the hectic season and that the stress of the pandemic could make things worse. There are two key types of utility scams to look out for, the company said. Scammers posing as utility workers to try to…

Pets, gaming consoles and even the promise of COVID-19 vaccine are being used as bait in the most common scams this holiday season.

Pets are getting a lot of people through the challenges and isolation of the pandemic. But some people are taking advantage of families looking for a puppy companion – the Better Business Bureau reports that puppy fraud has skyrocketed in recent months. Mary Crotty of Canton experienced it. “I live on social security and I’m out $1,600 and I’m going…

An elaborate and updated version of a classic check scam has found renewed life on freelancing platforms.

An elaborate and updated version of a classic check scam has found renewed life on freelancing platforms.

Scammers pretending to be coronavirus contact tracers are sending text messages to warn people they’ve been exposed to someone with COVID-19 and need to click a link to learn more.