With the Palisades and Eaton wildfires destroying over 15,000 structures and damaging thousands more, officials say crooks are looking to take advantage. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Los Angeles urges residents to remain vigilant against “fire chasers” and fraudulent charities.
As deadly wildfires continue to rage on in Southern California, it’s prime time for scammers to come out of the shadows and take advantage of people when they are at their most vulnerable.
Before you make a donation to help those people affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, the post-hurricane flooding in the southeast, or any other natural disaster, take the time to
This is a popular time of year for scammers to take advantage of Americans, who are looking to pay down their high credit card balances. Tips from the BBB can I help you avoid getting tricked by a crook.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has a warning about potential donation scams following the wildfires in Southern California.
The Brentwood house she shares with Doug Emhoff is in an evacuation zone, but the vice president has been in Washington.
Kevin DeMeritt, founder of Lear Capital, recently participated in the Better Business Bureau's panel discussion "Buying and Selling Gold: What Every Consumer Needs To Know." The event, hosted at Beverly Hills City Hall and moderated by business journalist Frank Mottek,
The American Red Cross Southern California Region has deployed 25 volunteers to assist victims of the fast-moving wildfires in Los Angeles, with additional volunteers likely to join in the coming days.
Strong winds fueling fast-moving wildfires in Southern California has caused severe damage. As of the evening of Jan. 9, six people were confirmed dead, at least 1,000 structures had been
Wildfire scam warning! The BBB warns that scammers are already taking advantage of the California wildfires. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman explains how to ensure your generous donations don’t fall into the wrong hands.
Ohio residents are advised to donate only to reputable organizations, be cautious of unsolicited donation requests and use secure payment methods.
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored milestone goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Los Angeles 5-1, snapping the Kings' nine-game home win streak.