Better Business Bureau Upstate SC

05/28/2026

🚨 Employment scams are skyrocketing — and scammers are getting more sophisticated.

According to BBB’s latest Employment Scams Study, reports of job scams have DOUBLED in 2025 compared to last year. One growing trend? “Task-based” scams where victims are promised high pay for simple tasks like liking videos or subscribing to channels online — only to be left unpaid or asked to send money first.

⚠️ Red flags to watch for:
• Unprompted job offers
• Jobs offered without an interview
• Too-good-to-be-true pay
• Pressure to act immediately
• Requests to pay fees or taxes upfront
• Being paid to like or subscribe to videos
• Interviewers refusing to use video

💡 Protect yourself:
✔ Research companies before applying
✔ Never pay money to receive money
✔ Avoid jobs involving video “boosting” tasks
✔ Insist on a real interview whenever possible

📊 Employment scam reports:
2023: 10,348 reports
2024: 11,748 reports
2025: 23,234 reports

Median losses remain high at $1,000.

Learn more and protect yourself at BBB.org/scamstudies
Report scams at BBB Scam TrackerSM.

05/22/2026

Before you sign any contracts, check out the BBB Home Improvement HQ for valuable planning tools, a checklist of questions to ask potential contractors, and guidance on avoiding remodeling scams. bbb.org/all/home-improvement

05/18/2026

With our scam tracker tool, you can search reported scams and share your experience to help others recognize and avoid scams!

Spot a scam? Tell the BBB about it. Help the Better Business Bureau investigate scams and warn others. Report a scam or fraud, or browse and view scams reported by others.

05/15/2026

Did you know your Better Business Bureau is local?

We’re not a national call center or a distant office — we’re right here in the Upstate, serving local businesses and consumers every day. From helping resolve disputes to recognizing trustworthy businesses, BBB is part of this community too.

When you support BBB Accredited Businesses, you’re supporting businesses that care about doing right by their neighbors.

📍 BBB Upstate South Carolina
1109 W. Poinsett St. Unit B, Greer SC 29650

05/13/2026

We enjoyed speaking with over 20 seniors at Wesleyan Community Center in Boiling Springs about the latest scam tactics and safe shopping habits this morning.

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like for someone to come speak to your group!

📸 Daniel Johnson, Director of Community Engagement

05/08/2026

05/07/2026

We have received reports about this from Upstate SC consumers, including in the past week. Please be cautious!

BBB is cautioning travelers about USPassportandVisa.org, a website falsely claiming to facilitate passport renewals.

04/29/2026

Business Tip: Financial Records Your Small Business Should Keep

Staying organized with your financial records isn’t just good practice, it’s essential for your success. Proper recordkeeping helps you track growth, manage cash flow, and be prepared for tax season or funding opportunities.

Here are a few must-have financial records every small business should maintain:
✔️ Balance sheets to understand your financial health
✔️ Income & expense records to track where money comes and goes
✔️ Bank and credit card statements for accurate reporting
✔️ Tax documents to stay compliant and audit-ready

Keeping these records organized and up to date can make all the difference when making decisions, applying for loans, or planning your next move.

💡 Pro tip: There are plenty of tools and professionals available to help simplify your bookkeeping, don’t hesitate to use them!

Read more:

Tracking your financials is about keeping your word to yourself and to your community. This post provides you with insights on what financial records small businesses need to keep.