Michele Mason
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- Sep 12, 2026
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Don’t let a fake steal your win: BBB tips for sports memorabilia buyers | Chattanooga Times Free Press (opens the original)
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Football season is here, and that means many people will be on the hunt for new gear, autographed collectibles or other types of memorabilia to show support of their favorite teams. BBB is warning avid fans to be careful — as scammers are "in the game," too. In fact, last week, this post was shared by an Alabama resident on BBB's Scam Tracker site: Online Purchase - nfljerseyfanatic.com / Fanatics impostor "Website appeared in the Facebook app for NFL jerseys on the Fanatics website for a discou
BBB offers tips to get ready for stormy weather during National Preparedness Month | Chattanooga Times Free Press (opens the original)
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September is National Preparedness Month, and at BBB we're offering a number of tips and resources to help you ensure you're prepared should major storms hit our area. An excellent resource for disaster planning is the Ready.gov website, which includes tips and suggestions to be prepared for the impact of stormy weather. Building a plan in advance is key to your family's safety (pets too) during destructive weather. Consider the following: -- How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings? --
BBB warns: Think before you scan — that QR code could be a scam | Chattanooga Times Free Press (opens the original)
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QR codes have become part of everyday life. We scan them to view restaurant menus, pay for parking, get event tickets, download apps and visit websites. Their convenience is also what makes them attractive to scammers. A QR code can hide the website you're about to visit. Unlike a traditional web address, you can't look at the code itself and know where it's going to take you. Scammers are taking advantage of that by creating fraudulent QR codes that direct individuals to fake websites, payment
Tax-free weekend savings start with smart shopping tips from BBB | Chattanooga Times Free Press (opens the original)
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Before you know it, school will be back in session. It's time for many families to shop for clothing and supplies, and next weekend offers the chance for you to do so tax-free. While Georgia no longer offers a tax-free weekend, Tennessee's kicks off Friday at 12:01 a.m. and runs until 11:59 p.m. Aug. 2. You can buy clothes, school supplies and other items without paying sales tax, but there are limits based on cost and other guidelines. These purchases apply whether your children learn at home o
BBB offers tips to avoid AI-powered utility scams | Chattanooga Times Free Press (opens the original)
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We recently shared general tips about the growing use of artificial intelligence to make fraud attempts look and sound more convincing. This week, we're taking a closer look at one scam that affects individuals and businesses across every community: utility company impostors. While utility scams have been around for years, AI is making these schemes more believable than ever. From cloned voices and realistic text messages to fake customer service representatives and spoofed phone calls, scammers
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