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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 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.

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.

BBB Warns Hawai‘i Residents of Gift Card Scam

The scammer pretends to be a pastor, rabbi, priest, imam or bishop and asks the potential victim to contribute gift cards for a good cause.

DCCA Launches ‘BusinessCheck’ Campaign

The Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumers Affairs (DCCA) has begun airing a public service announcement (PSA) to highlight the BusinessCheck website.

BBB Warns Online Shoppers About Paw Prime, Affinity Pets

Since January 2017, consumers shopping through Paw Prime have reported an estimated $3,000 in losses.

BBB: Beware of Fake Timeshare Resale & Escrow Companies

Consumers across the nation have lost over $90,000 from companies posing as legitimate timeshare resale and escrow companies.

Beware of Scam Artist Posing as BBB Employee

The woman who received these calls reported that the calls came from a local number, (808) 971-4179. Upon answering the call, the woman heard a pre-recorded message which stated the call was from the BBB and prompted her to press a number.