Highlights from our #CreditChat with the Better Business Bureau. Tips on how to avoid Summer scams.

1. How to Avoid Summer Scams
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Featuring: Better Business Bureau
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2. Join our #CreditChat every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. This week,
we’re talking about scams to avoid this Summer.
“ Check out all tweets and resources here:
bit.ly/summer-scams

3. FEATURING
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Like BBBs, CBBB is dedicated to fostering honest and
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consumers -- instilling consumer confidence and advancing
a trustworthy marketplace for all. Follow @BBB_US

4. BBB Scam Stopper has the latest
info on scams. Report your scam &
sign up for our Scam Alerts here:
http://www.bbb.org/council/bbb-scam-stopper/
CLICK HERE

5. Scammers want either your money or your
identity. Be wary of unsolicited emails.
Don’t send money to someone you never met.
- Better Business Bureau
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There are great vacation deals online.
How can you verify the offer is legitimate?

7. Vacation scams heat up in the Summer.
If the deal seems fishy, Google the phone number
or website to see if others report problems.
- Better Business Bureau
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8. Use only trusted sites like Expedia, Kayak, Orbitz, etc.
And always check them with the Better Business Bureau.
Tweet by @AdvantageCCS
VACATION RESEARCH TIP
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How do you know if the tickets you’re
buying online are real?

10. Sometimes scammers try to trick consumers by asking
them to wire money for tickets. Don’t do it.
Tweet by @BostonBBB
TICKET SCAM TIP
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11. Buying a ticket from the official website
promoting the concert is usually your best bet.
Reseller sites can get tricky.
- Quizzle
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What are popular online scams to know about?

13. Apartment hunting on Craigslist can be precarious.
Advanced payments on a place you haven’t seen yet. No thanks.
Tweet by @AmericaSaves
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14. There are scams online that target people looking
for scholarships and financial aid.
Tweet by @AmOneMoney
POPULAR ONLINE SCAMS
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15. Phishing is definitely something to watch out for.
Make sure you’re consistently aware of reported scams.
Tweet by @Quizzle
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16. #CreditChat
Any final tips to help us avoid getting
ripped off this Summer?

17. Trust your instincts. If it doesn’t feel quite right or is too good
to be true, it’s probably a scam.
Tweet by @Krissylynn
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18. Be careful when downloading apps
or software on your mobile device.
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19. Never give out credit card info
over the phone unless you called --
and know who you’re talking with.
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20. Do your research, check out return
policies, go to BBB.org for BBB
business reviews before handing
over money.
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21. Join our #CreditChat every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET.
Learn About Our Next #CreditChat
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