BBB of South Alabama, Inc.

05/03/2012

***ALERT*****
The BBB has received numerous calls from consumers who have fell for a rumor of the government is paying their bills.

People are being given a routing number for a bank and told to use the number on the back of their social security card as their "account" number. Several people are attempting to pay their bills online using false information.

The bills are not being paid. Please contact us at 251-433-5494 with any information you may have on this scam.

03/26/2012

BBB Featured Accredited Business:

Fremin’s Contractor Services, LLC
Fremin’s Contractor Services, LLC and Fremin’s Roofing, LLC are locally owned and operated companies providing quality skilled craftsmen for residential, commercial, property and facility maintenance.

As part of Fremin’s commitment to quality service and integrity to its customers, they take an active part in the Mobile Community, serving in both church and professional organizations.

They are active members of the Home Builders Association, the Remodeler’s
Council, Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau.

Fremin’s is also a Certified WBE company.

Quality, integrity and satisfaction are what set them apart from the others. Whether you have a simple or complex repair or remodeling need, you can count on the professionals at Fremin’s to get the job done.

They are licensed, insured and bonded. They also carry both general liability and workman’s compensation insurance. Fremin’s is fully insured to comply with mall, strip or outlet center requirements.

Keith & Rocky Fremin, Owners
BBB Accredited Business since May 2004

03/20/2012

http://walmartstores.com/PrivacySecurity/10840.aspx?p=9620

In the last few days there has been a sudden increase in scam text messages referring people to a site where they can “claim a Walmart Gift Card” by entering certain private personal information. These attacks that take place through SMS Text message technologies to personal mobile phones are scams...

03/15/2012

GOOD NEWS!!!!
Our office has been receiving hundreds of calls in the last year about this issue.

A fake debt collector who allegedly bullied people into paying debts they didn’t owe has been stopped at the FTC’s request. According to the FTC, American Credit Crunchers, LLC, Ebeeze, LLC, and owner Varang K. Thaker misused the personal information of people looking online for payday loans. The defendants used callers from India who pretended to be law enforcement or federal investigators to falsely threaten lawsuits, arrest, or dismissal from their job if they didn’t make a payment on a delinquent payday loan. The people didn’t owe the defendants a thing, the FTC says.
For more information: www.ftc.gov.

12/07/2011

BBB CHRISTMAS PROJECT 2011

THE BBB IS EXTENDING THE CHRISTMAS SPRIRIT TO THE NEEDY SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY.

WE ARE ASKING OUR ACCREDITED BUSINESSES FOR YOUR HELP

WE ARE SEEKING DONATIONS OF ANY TOLIETRIES (HAIR CARE PRODUCTS, TOOTHPASTE, BRUSHES, COMBS, SNACKS, RUBBER GRIP FOOTIES, KLEENEX ETC) TRAVEL SIZES

ALSO, MANY SENIORS IN OUR AREA ARE IN NEED OF DISPOSABLE UNDERGARMENTS (ADULT DIAPERS)

ANY ASSISTANCE YOU CAN PROVIDE EITHER IN DONATIONS OF ITEMS
OR MONETARY DONATIONS (MAKE PAYABLE TO: AREA AGENCY ON AGING)
(Tax ID will be provided)

WE ARE TAKING THE DONATIONS AT OUR OFFICE OR WE CAN COME AND PICK IT UP.

WE ARE ASKING THAT IF YOU ARE ABLE TO HELP, WE NEED THE ITEMS BY
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2011 TO HAVE ADEQUATE TIME FOR DISTRIBUTION.

THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN PROVIDE FOR OUR AREAS SENIOR COMMUNITY.

BBB OF SOUTH ALABAMA, INC.
960-I S. SCHILLINGER ROAD
MOBILE, AL 36695
251-433-5494
[email protected]
(ALSO ANY PROMOTIONAL ITEMS FROM YOUR COMPANY ARE WELCOME)

12/07/2011

And here it is again......SCAM ALERT: Businesses are receiving a phony email about a complaint that purports to be from BBB. The email uses the BBB Torch logo, includes a complaint number and directs people to bbb.org. Beware. Delete the email. If you have opened and clicked on the link, run a virus scan right away.

11/23/2011

Malicious Complaint Email Claiming It’s From BBB

Better Business Bureau is issuing an urgent SCAM alert cautioning businesses and consumers about an email that is purporting to be from a bbb.org email address about a recently filed complaint. The email contains a dangerous attachment regarding a complaint and appears to direct recipients to the BBB website. This is a scam - BBB does not send complaints as attachments via email.

The email appears to come from a fake BBB employee claiming that the recipient needs to review this matter and advise the BBB of their position. From there, the email appears to direct the recipient to the BBB website, but actually directs them to an outside link. This email is fraudulent and does not originate from BBB. The email attachment and link are malicious and we are strongly advising to not open or click them.

Should you receive such an email, please disregard its message, and report any information received to BBB’s Scam Portal, and then delete it. If you have clicked on the link, immediately do a virus scan.

10/18/2011

The government is giving away money!!!!! We have received dozens of calls from local consumers who have received a phone call telling them they have been awarded a government grant. Most have never applied but are still being contacted. All they have to do is wire money to India for processing this US Government grant! The fee has ranged from $120 to $950. And guess what? This is a scam!

09/12/2011

Flooded Cars May Turn Up for Sale
www.bbb.org
Cars and trucks damaged in recent floods may turn up for sale thousands of miles away. Buyers should check vehicles carefully.

08/09/2011

Watch out for job scams, they are everywhere!! Reshipping scams and payment processors are in abundance offering big paydays. The BBB is urging caution when applying for jobs online when there is no clear indication of the job description. If in doubt, check it out with the BBB.

08/09/2011

***ALERT*** Scammers are calling around to local hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts using TTY relay service claiming to have a handicapped client needing to stay at their establishment. The catch...this person needs a baggage carrier & they won't take the credit cards. Businesses are asked to wire the money to cover the cost and they will be reimbursed at check out!!!

07/25/2011

This infographic shows you the top 10 online scams that ensnared unsuspecting victims in the U.S. and Canada last year, as reported to the BBB.