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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The damage related to cybercrime is projected to hit $6 trillion annually by 2021.
BBB Warns of Facebook Dating Scams
Better Business Bureau Northwest + Pacific told social media users to watch for the red flags of online romance scams following the launch of Facebook Dating.
BBB Warns of Hurricane Dorian Scams
Better Business Bureau (BBB) Hawai‘i is warning of scammers who may try to capitalize on the destruction left by Hurricane Dorian.
Avoid Smart Device Voice-Activated Scam
Don’t ask your smart device to look up a phone number because it may accidentally point you to a scam.
BBB Warns Companies About IT Scam
Individual businesses have reported to BBB that they’ve lost tens of thousands to an IT company based in China.
Fake Check Study Reveals Growing Problem
BBB did an in-depth study which found that while consumers may write fewer checks in this era of electronic financial transactions, fake check scams are on the rise.
Rental Scam Uses Legitimate Businesses Name
Better Business Bureau Northwest & Pacific is issuing an alert about scammers impersonating the BBB Accredited Business Kaua‘i Calls! Set Your Heart Free.
Better Business Bureau Scholarships Available for Hawai‘i Students
The Better Business Bureau Northwest & Pacific announces that they are extending the application deadline for the 2018 Students of Integrity Scholarship.
Key IRS Identity Theft Indicators Continue Dramatic Decline in 2017
Security Summit Marks 2017 Progress Against Identity Theft .
IRS Warns of New Filing Season Scam
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeing the emergence of a new filing season scam.
Employers Beware of Form W-2 Scam
The IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry are urging all employers to educate their payroll personnel about a Form W-2 phishing scam.
IRS Warns of Heightened Fraud Activity
The Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the tax industry are warning tax professionals about early signs that cybercriminals already are at work.
BBB: Threatening Utility Scam Resurfacing
Multiple reports of scammers calling residents and businesses claiming to be with the local power companies and threatening to shut off their power.
