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Hawaii News Now: Internet scammer attempts to bait Instagram user by using Olelo Hawaii
Roseann Freitas spoke with Hawaii News Now about a scam involving Instagram direct messages and the use of Olelo Hawaii.
Denver 7- ABC: Scammers using LinkedIn, Indeed to prey on people searching for employment
Keylen Villagrana spoke with Denver 7 about employment scams and how the public can avoid these bad actors.
KITV 4 ABC Hawaii: Scammers are selling fake insurance cards on Maui
Roseann Freitas spoke with KITV Hawaii about a recent scam affecting Hawaii residents involving car insurance.
KPAX Missoula: Government impostor scam making the rounds in Montana
Logan Hickle spoke with KPAX Missoula to bring awareness to government impostor scams in the state of Montana.
KBZK Bozeman: Government impostor scam making the rounds in Montana
Logan Hickle spoke with KBZK about government impostor scams across the state of Montana.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: How to protect yourself from investment fraud
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii about how consumers can protect themselves when engaging in investments.
Denver 7- ABC: Some payment installment companies face lawsuits for undisclosed fees
Keylen Villagrana spoke with Denver 7 about how pay-in-installment services work and what people should look out for.
Alaska News Source: Anchorage woman scammed by fake government employee
Roseann Freitas spoke with Alaska News Source about what consumers should be on the lookout for regarding government impostor scams.
Denver 7- ABC: BBB says watch out for rental scams
Keylen Villagrana spoke with Denver 7 regarding rental scams and fake listings.
KDVR-FOX31 Denver: Beware of this common Facebook Marketplace scam
Keylen Villagrana spoke with KDVR Denver about overpayment scams and how people can fall victim.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Are you buying a used car online?
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON about online used car scams and what consumers should watch for.
Denver 7- ABC: BBB alert about online ammo shop
Keylen Villagrana spoke with Denver 7 about an alert put out by the BBB regarding an online ammo retailer.
KDVR-FOX31 Denver: Business has a local address? Check it out first
Logan Hickle spoke with KDVR Denver about businesses having a local office presence.
Denver 7- ABC: As prices rise, is it time to increase child support?
Keylen Villagrana spoke with Denver 7 about Back To School Inflation tips.
KREM CBS Spokane: Washingtonians report scams in peak moving season
Logan Hickle spoke with KREM in Spokane about a recent moving scam and how an Accredited Business stepped in to help.
KING 5 NBC Seattle: Washingtonians report scams in peak moving season
Logan Hickle spoke with KING 5 NBC in Seattle about a recent moving scam and how an Accredited Business stepped in to help.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Rental Scams
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii about rental scams and how consumers can avoid them.
KOMO-ABC Seattle: Better Business Bureau warns of online scams ahead of Amazon Prime Day
Logan Hickle spoke with KOMO ABC in Seattle about online purchase scams during peak sale seasons.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Consumer Alert - Gas card schemes tempt drivers with good deals
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON about gas card scams and how to avoid them.
Denver 7- ABC: Warning about scammers targeting online sellers with overpayments
Keylen Villagrana spoke with Denver 7 about overpayment from scammers that then request for money back.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Tips for dealing with higher prices
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON about how consumers can handle inflation in their daily lives.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Consumer Alert: Watch out for Artificial Intelligence impersonating loved ones
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON about a new AI scam that may impersonate your loved ones.
NBC Montana: BBB warns scammers take advantage of solar energy popularity
Rebecca Barr spoke with NBC Montana about what consumers should be on the lookout for when going solar.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Government grant scams
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON about "free" government grant scams affecting consumers and businesses.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Consumer Alert: How do you avoid travel schemes?
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON about how consumers can book a reputable and reliable vacation trip.
NBC Montana: Avoiding vacation scams when making summer plans
Rebecca Barr spoke with NBC Montana about what consumers should watch for when booking their vacation plans.
King 5 NBC Seattle: Beware of fake job offers, phony messaging downloads
Logan Hickle spoke with Farah Jadran at King 5 NBC in Seattle about recent reports of job scam interviews utilizing a messaging app.
KITV 4 ABC Hawaii: Oahu furniture company faces hundreds of customer complaints over shipping issues, delays
Roseann Freitas spoke with KITV 4 ABC Hawaii about a string of complaints involving Valyou Furniture.
KOMO-ABC Seattle: Beware of online scammers targeting vacation shoppers
Logan Hickle spoke with KOMO News about online scams looking to take advantage of vacationers.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Travel scams
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii about vacation travel scams in the marketplace.
KOMO-ABC Seattle: BBB warns of moving scams as summer approaches
Logan Hickle spoke with KOMO News on how best to avoid moving scams and what to look out for.
KEZI ABC Eugene: BBB warns of scams during National Moving Month
Logan Hickle spoke with KEZI Eugene about moving scams during National Moving Month.
KOIN-CBS Portland: Expert shares how to avoid moving scams
Logan Hickle spoke with KOIN Portland about moving scams and how to avoid them.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: BBB Torch Awards
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii about the BBB's Torch Awards for Ethics.
KOMO-ABC Seattle: Better Business Bureau accepting applications for Torch Awards
Logan Hickle spoke with KOMO News about this year's Torch and Luminare Awards.
KTVZ-NBC Bend: Better Business Bureau in Oregon warns of new scam targeting job-seekers.
Logan Hickle spoke with KTVZ Bend Oregon to bring awareness to job interview scams on the rise.
KITV 4 ABC: Elderly Oahu man loses $11K to cryptocurrency con artist
Roseann Freitas spoke with KITV to help consumers avoid cryptocurrency scams in the market.
Hawaii News Now: Law firm investigating potential multi-million dollar scam involving vanity awards
Roseann Freitas spoke with Hawaii News Now about vanity award scams.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Exemplary Consumers
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii to inform bring awareness to being an exemplary consumer.
Denver 7-ABC: Baby formula shortage: Places people are looking
Keylen Villagrana spoke with Denver 7 to help consumers avoid baby formula purchasing scams.
KTVB 7 Boise: Better Business Bureau warning of rise in moving scams
Rebecca Barr spoke with KTVB Boise about how consumers can avoid moving scams.
KOMO-ABC Seattle: Better Business Bureau warns of employment scams targeting job-seekers
Logan Hickle spoke with KOMO News about job employment scams hitting consumers.
ABC Fox Billings: Tips for a safe and easy move.
Rebecca Barr spoke with Your Big Sky news about tips on moving safely.
KMVT-CBS Idaho: Better Business Bureau warns of moving scams.
Rebecca Barr spoke with KMVT Twin Falls about moving scams during National Moving Month.
NBC Montana: As moving season approaches, BBB warns scammers lie in wait.
Rebecca Barr spoke with NBC Montana to warn consumers about moving scams in the marketplace.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: How do mystery shopper scams work?
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii to inform consumers about secret shopper scams.
KDEN Telemundo Denver: ”El lado oscuro de las criptomonedas”: cómo evitar ser víctima de estafas
Keylen Villagrana hablo con Telemundo Denver sobre las estafas de criptomoneda y la importancia de educarse sobre el tema antes de invertir.
Denver 7-ABC: Do your research before buying solar.
Keylen Villagrana spoke with Denver 7 to let consumers know what to look out for when going solar.
KOMO-ABC Seattle: Tips to avoid scams targeting Mother's Day online shoppers
Logan Hickle spoke with KOMO News about what consumers should look out for when shopping for Mother's Day.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Consumer Alert - Employment scams could lead to ID theft, credit card fraud
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii about employment scams that can lead to Identity theft and more.
Denver 7-ABC: Text from the boss? It could be a scammer.
Keylen Villagrana spoke with Denver 7 about recent increases in boss impersonator texts.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: BBB offers home remodeling tips
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii with tips on how to find an ethical home remodeling contractor.
Alaska News Source NBC: Anchorage woman warns about investment scam using cryptocurrency
Alaska News Source, utilizing BBB data, tells the story of a woman scammed out of funds via a cryptocurrency scam.
KDVR-FOX31 Denver: Package on the way? Scammers target deliveries to get personal information
Roseann Freitas spoke with KDVR Denver about shipping scams.
KITV 4 ABC: BBB warns of rise in Grandparents Scam
Roseann Freitas spoke with KITV 4 about what individuals should be on the lookout for to protect their loved ones.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Don’t fall for “free gift” texts
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii to warn consumers about "free gift" scams.
ABC Fox Montana: BBB warns people for Ukraine related cyber scams
Rebecca Barr spoke with ABC Fox Montana on what consumers should be on the lookout for when looking to help those in Ukraine.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: What is ‘Financial Literacy?’
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii about Financial Literacy during Financial Literacy Month.
CBS 2 Idaho News: Uptick in rental scams across Idaho
Rebecca Barr spoke with CBS 2 Idaho News on rental scams popping up around the Treasure Valley.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: BBB Warns of iPhone Phishing Scam
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii about recent iPhone Phishing Scams in the community.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: How to clear out digital clutter on your devices
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii to help consumers understand the benefits of doing a digital spring clean.
Hawaii News Now: Woman scrambles to retrieve belongings after she says movers never shipped them to mainland
Roseann Freitas spoke with Hawaii News Now to warn consumers about moving scams and how to find a reliable moving company.
KOIN-CBS Portland: Cryptocurrency comes with lots of risk, according to BBB report
Logan Hickle spoke with KOIN Portland to inform consumers of the latest data on cryptocurrency risks.
KOMO-ABC Seattle: Tips on hiring home contractors for those spring makeover jobs
Logan Hickle spoke with KOMO Seattle to inform consumers on what they should do when looking for a trustworthy contractor.
Hawaii News Now: They paid for dream swimming pools. They ended up with costly nightmares.
Roseann Freitas spoke with Hawaii News Now to speak about what consumers should do to vet pool contractors.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: BBB gives tips on getting pet insurance
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii to give consumers tips on purchasing pet insurance.
Denver 7-ABC: BBB warns about cryptocurrency scams
Keylen Villagrana spoke with Denver 7 about cryptocurrency scams and watch to look out for.
Hawaii News Now: BBB's Recent Cryptocurrency Study
Roseann Freitas spoke with Hawaii News Now to inform consumers on the risky scams surrounding cryptocurrency.
KTVB-NBC 7 Idaho: Idaho Crypto Group educates the public on how to avoid cryptocurrency scams
Rebecca Barr spoke with KTVB 7 Idaho to inform consumers about cryptocurrency scams.
KPAX Montana: Avoiding cryptocurrency scams: How scammers use your friends and social media against you
Rebecca Barr spoke with KPAX Montana about the BBB's recent cryptocurrency study and what consumers should watch out for.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Consumer Alert - BBB calls scam ‘clever, greedy’
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii to warn consumers about recent Instagram scams.
KDVR-FOX31 Denver: A woman was left toothless after she consented to one phase of a dental procedure.
Keylen Villagrana spoke with KDVR Denver about tips for consumers when engaging with medical professionals about procedures.
KITV 4-ABC: Maui police warn against telephone scams offering vacations, roofing services
Roseann Freitas spoke with KITV 4 about checking on roofer's licensure and legitimacy.
KOIN-CBS Portland: Cryptocurrency among riskiest scams in 2021, according to BBB
Logan Hickle spoke with KOIN Portland about the 2021 Scam Tracker Risk Report.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Debt collectors can text consumers
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii to notify consumers about new ways for debt collectors to contact consumers.
KDVR-FOX31 Denver: 2021 Scam Tracker Risk Report
Keylen Villagrana spoke with KDVR Denver about the top scams consumers experienced in 2021.
Denver 7-ABC: Hiring a contractor
Keylen Villagrana spoke with Denver 7 on tips for consumers when hiring a contractor for the upcoming Spring and Summer seasons.
KDVR-FOX31 Denver: Dad out $500 after trying to surprise son with Avalanche tickets
Keylen Villagrana spoke with KDVR Denver about tips for consumers when purchasing tickets to events.
KITV 4-ABC: Top Scams of 2021
Roseann Freitas spoke with KITV 4 about the 2021 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report.
KOMO-ABC Seattle: 2021 Scam Tracker Risk Report
Logan Hickle spoke with Holly Menino about the 2021 Scam Tracker Risk Report.
KEPR-CBS Tri-Cities WA: Officials warn cryptocurrency scams are on the rise
Logan Hickle spoke with KEPR Tri-Cities about findings in the 2021 Scam Tracker Risk Report.
Denver 7-ABC: BBB releases list of riskiest scams
Keylen Villagrana spoke with Denver 7 about the 2021 Scam Tracker Risk Report from the BBB.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Supply Chain Issues - Advice for Consumers
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii to give consumers tips on delaying with supply chain disruptions.
NBC Montana: BBB warns of IRS delays this tax season, recommends filing early
Rebecca Barr spoke with NBC Montana to inform consumers on how to find trustworthy tax help this season.
KIVI Idaho News 6-ABC: Phishing scam red flags to watch for
Rebecca Barr spoke with Idaho News 6 to inform consumers on best practices for personal cybersecurity.
KHQ Spokane-NBC: Ukrainian Donation Best Practices
Logan Hickle spoke with Hayley Guenthner on best practices for donating to those in need in Ukraine.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Tips for hiring a home inspector
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii to give tips to homeowners on inspectors.
Denver 7-ABC: Do your research before giving money to Ukraine projects
Keylen Villagrana spoke with Denver 7 to encourage consumers to do their research before donating to Ukrainian relief efforts.
KDVR-FOX31 Denver: Hiring A Contractor
Keylen Villagrana spoke with KDVR Denver to give consumers tips when hiring a contractor.
KHON - Fox/CW Hawaii: How Hawaii can support Ukraine
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii to inform consumers on best practices for donating to Ukrainian relief efforts.
KOMO-ABC Seattle: A warning about boss impersonators
Logan Hickle spoke with KOMO Seattle to bring awareness bad actors posing as a boss to gather personal information and gift cards.
KUNP-Univision: Mujer exige reembolso tras cobros erróneos de Comcast desde el 2020
Keylen Villagrana habló con Univisión Portland sobre el Proceso de Quejas del BBB para ayudar a consumidora que está batallando con la cancelación de su contrato.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Beware of the CEO imposter scheme
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii to bring awareness to recent CEO impostor schemes.
KOMO-ABC Seattle: A warning about cash advance loans apps
Logan Hickle spoke with KOMO Seattle to bring awareness to cash advance loan apps serving consumers.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: BBB Warns of Romance Scams
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii to bring awareness to Romance Scams around Valentine's Day.
Denver 7 - ABC: Denver Woman Falls Victim to Phone Banking Scam
Keylen Villagrana spoke with Denver 7 to bring awareness to consumers falling victim to phone banking scams.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Consumer Alert: Staying ahead of impostor calls
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii to bring awareness to impostor calls.
KCEC-Univision: Alerta de estafas: Dueños de negocios podrían perder dinero por una carta fraudulenta
Keylen Villagrana hablo con Univisión Denver para alertar a dueños de negocios sobre facturas engañosas.
Hawaii News Now: Identity Theft Awareness
Roseann Freitas spoke with Hawaii News Now to give consumers best practices in protecting themselves during Identity Theft Awareness week.
KIDK Idaho Falls: Online Shopping
Rebecca Barr spoke with KIDK Idaho Falls to bring awareness to best practice or consumers when online shopping.
Denver 7 - ABC: BBB warns about crypto message on Instagram
Keylen Villagrana spoke with Denver 7 to bring awareness to Cryptocurrency Scam via social media messaging services.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Consumer Alert: BBB warns online book exchanges could lead to identity theft
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii to bring awareness to a recent uptick in online book exchanges.
KEPR-CBS Tri-Cities WA: Covid Testing Sites
Logan Hickle spoke with KEPR Tri-Cities WA to bring awareness to pop-up Covid testing sites.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: BBB Warning: Tech Support Scams
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii to bring awareness to tech support scams.
Denver 7 - ABC: Covid Testing Sites
Keylen Villagrana spoke with Denver 7 to bring awareness to pop-up Covid testing sites.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Consumer Alert: Avoid phony forms for at-home COVID tests
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii to bring awareness to COVID test at-home scams.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: BBB warns of cryptocurrency scams
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii to bring awareness to cryptocurrency scams.
King5-NBC Seattle: Facemasks Safety and Surge Pricing
Logan Hickle spoke with King5 Seattle to bring awareness to facemask safety and warnings on surge pricing.
KATU-ABC Portland: Covid Testing Sites
Roseann Freitas spoke with KATU Portland to bring awareness to pop-up Covid testing sites.
Hawaii News Now: Online Shopping
Roseann Freitas spoke with Hawaii News Now to bring awareness to best practice or consumers when online shopping.
KOIN-CBS Portland: Covid Testing Sites
Logan Hickle spoke with KOIN Portland to bring awareness to pop-up Covid testing sites.
KHON-Fox/CW Hawaii: Consumer Alert: How to handle ongoing flight cancellations
Roseann Freitas spoke with KHON Hawaii to inform consumers on best methods in handling ongoing flight cancellations.
Denver 7 - ABC: BBB reminds consumers to check cancellation policies on gym memberships
Keylen Villagrana spoke with Denver 7 to bring awareness to gym membership cancellation policies.
Denver 7 - ABC: BBB warns about weight loss supplements
Keylen Villagrana spoke with Denver 7 to bring awareness to weight loss supplements in the new year.
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