Father's Day isSunday,

June 15, 2014!

Treat Dad to one ofthese great gift ideas

from a local BBBAccredited Business.

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A Round of Golf

Baseball Game

June 2014

BBB Warns about Top 5 Summer Scams

Summer is a great time totake that long-overduevacation or make much-needed home repairs, but asthe weather heats up, so doscams. BBB is warningconsumers about thesepopular summer scams.

Don't let a scam ruin yourvacation. Fake travel agents and websites are known fortouting too-good-to-be-true deals in the hopes ofgetting your money in return. Whether it's a faketimeshare rental or a falsely promised Disney vacation,don't let a vacation scam take you for a ride.

Keep your belongings safe during your move. Summeris the peak time of year for changing residencies, andunlicensed movers and dishonest scammers are waiting totake advantage of the busy season. Always research thecompany and check out the mover's BBB Business Reviewat bbb.org.

Beware of summer concert ticket scams. Beforepaying for concert tickets online, make sure the seller isreputable. Oftentimes, phony sellers will trick consumersinto wiring money with no intention of sending realtickets. Most concert venues now allow ticket holders toprint tickets from personal computers, which also givesscammers the opportunity to sell the same ticket overand over to unsuspecting consumers.

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Here's what youneed to know about

online "techsupport" scams that

cost localsthousands of dollars

every year.

Be wary of high pressure door-to-door sales tactics.Many legitimate companies use door-to-door sales, andvarious city ordinances regulate solicitors to protectresidents from unscrupulous individuals. Many door-to-door salesmen offer deals for everything from drivewaypaving to air conditioning repair to security systems.Before saying yes, get all promises in writing, includingstart and finish dates.

Beware of job scams that can turn a hot summercold. Always be wary of employers who require fees fortraining and background checks, or who tout "noexperience needed." BBB considers these red flags foremployment scams.

Find out more about scams and sign up for scam alerts atBBB Scam Stopper (bbb.org/scam).

Consider the Fine Print BeforePurchasing High Adventure

Activities for Dad

Is Dad an adventureseeker? Is he up forthe thrill of skydiving,whitewater rafting orother excitingadventures? Howabout golf lessons, afishing trip, or awilderness

experience? BBB is recommending that shoppersconsider the fine print before purchasing highadventure activities or gift certificates for Dad thisFather's Day.

Ask around for recommendations.Check for additional fees and limitations

before purchasing.Make sure Dad's schedule matches theavailable time frame of the activity. Check the refund policy and expiration date.Read rental agreements carefully.Get the details in writing.

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Ask friends, verify references, and be sure to checkout the BBB Business Reviews at bbb.org beforehanding over any money to make sure Dad has thebest adventure yet!

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SCAM ALERT! Fake USPS Emails Carry a Virus

You receive anemail messagethat appears tobe a shippingnotification. Itsays that thepostal servicehas been unableto deliver yourpackage. Toclaim it, you justneed todownload theattached

confirmation form and take it to your local post office.

But when you click on the file, you find that it isn't areceipt after all. It's really a virus! Typically, theseviruses phish for personal and banking information on yourmachine.

Like all scams, this one has many variations. Victims havereported receiving phone calls also claiming to alert youto an undelivered package. Instead of a virus, scammerstry to phish for personal and banking information. Thescam isn't even limited to the USPS; Canada Post wastargeted by a similar scam.

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Spot common email scams by following these tips:

1. Don't believe what you see. Scammers makeemails appear to come from a reputable source.Just because it looks like an "@usps.com" addressdoes not mean it's safe.

2. Be wary of unexpected emails that contain linksor attachments. As always, do not click on links oropen the files in unfamiliar emails.

3. Beware of pop-ups. Some pop-ups are designedto look like they've originated from your computer.If you see a pop-up that looks like an anti-virussoftware but warns of a problem that needs to befixed with an extreme level of urgency, it may be ascam.

4. Watch for poor grammar and spelling. Scamemails often are riddled with typos.

5. Immediate action is necessary. Scam emails tryto get you to act before you think by creating asense of urgency. Don't fall for it.

Check out BBB Scam Stopper to find out more aboutscams.

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