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crime1d ago

BBB finds over 50,000 Ohioans were scammed by employment listings in the last three years.
Scammers are optimizing their online presence to appear legitimate and attract victims.
Task-based jobs are a rising method used in scams, with many reports involving text messages.
Unsolicited offers and misleading matches are common entry points for victims.
BBB advises reporting suspected scams through its Scam Tracker.
Scams have grown even as information about them is widely available.
BBB Central Ohio highlights local impact and warns residents to be cautious.
The report emphasizes rapid changes in scam tactics.
BBB notes unsolicited contact through text messages as a key exposure channel.
Public action urged: use BBB Scam Tracker for reporting.

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BBB warns about a rising fake review scam leveraging paid, misleading, and AI-generated reviews.
Red flags include generic names, no profile history, and multiple similar reviews in a short period.
FTC has adopted a rule prohibiting these practices, with lawsuits advancing against fake-review networks.
The warning was reported by WBBJ in Jackson, Tennessee.
Consumers should scrutinize reviews for authenticity before making purchases.
BBB advises monitoring for sudden clusters of similar reviews and odd grammar.
The scam targets online shoppers across various platforms.
Regulators and major platforms are taking legal action against fake-review networks.
The national advisory stresses vigilance over online feedback.
The BBB cites ongoing lawsuits as part of the crackdown on fake reviews.

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#3 out of 3

crime21h ago

BBB warns of an alleged online car dealer scam using an Omaha address linked to Thrifty Auto Sales Shop.
A victim paid $1,500 after contact on TikTok and never received the vehicle.
The scammer website remains active and uses a branded Thrifty look to appear legitimate.
The address leads to Thrifty Auto Sales, which shares a building with Hertz and rents cars, not sells them.
A Hertz employee said people call about purchasing vehicles and some show up at the location.
BBB has contacted local law enforcement and the Nebraska Attorney General as part of the inquiry.
The BBB warns that scammers weaponize known brands to appear legitimate.
The incident underscores risks of online vehicle purchases and lookalike sites.
The WOWT report is the source of the BBB warning and victim details.
Authorities are investigating while the fraudulent site remains online.

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