online scams

College students and parents are busy shopping online for the latest deals before classes start. But the Federal Trade Commission reminds consumers that scammers are looking for for fraud victims. Being a savvy shopper will also save you headaches in case the purchase isn't what you expected or not what you ordered...

The Better Business Bureau has teamed with several government agencies for National Consumer Protection Week designed to bring awareness to smart behaviors to protect your identity and personal information. BBB's Kirstin Davis said scams are, "going faster all the time and getting more sophisticated all the time so it's just a good reminder that we're all working together to help combat thing