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• BBB warns of mortgage scams Play Video

  October 28, 2011 8:26 AM

  Mortgage rates at an all-time low and many people are considering refinancing, but there are also people who are looking to take advantage of those who are trying to save their homes. A Kalispell woman recently received a notice in the mail that she could refinance her home through... more »

• Tips to avoid Japan earthquake donation scams

  March 14, 2011 1:43 PM

  The Better Business Bureau is warning people to beware of scams for money in light of the strongest earthquake to ever hit Japan, In the face of any disaster, Americans immediately step forward with donations to aid the victims and their families. While donations may be needed, the BBB... more »

• Craigslist scammers targeting Montana renters Play Video

  January 10, 2011 8:11 AM

  GREAT FALLS - Every morning, along with checking the news and the weather, Doug Maas logs on to Craigslist. "I check it out non-stop, because I want to see, I want to know if it's one of our rentals that's popping up there, if it's one that we have... more »

• Credit card fraud may increase after holidays

  January 7, 2011 9:45 AM

  BOZEMAN - According to the Better Business Bureau, right after the New Year's holiday is usually a popular time for people to practice credit card fraud. We received an e-mail from a viewer saying she got a call from a Montana number and was told by a recording that... more »

• BBB Lists Top 10 Scams and Rip-Offs of 2010 Play Video

  January 4, 2011 11:32 AM

  SPOKANE, WA - The Better Business Bureau has released a list of the top 10 scams and rip-offs of 2010. Job hunters and those struggling to make money and get out of debt were common targets of fraudsters, hackers and deceptive businesses in this tough economy. "With the economy... more »

• BBB warns of Montana scam

  February 17, 2010 11:48 PM

  The Better Business Bureau is urging Montana residents to beware of an online scam involving a former legitimate Billings business that is no longer operating. The website involved is www.OutletFurniture.us, and it purports to be a clearance furniture liquidator that supposedly purchased items from auctions and clearance/liquidation sales for... more »