5Scams you

can avoidInformation derived from the Better Business Bureau of Akron

You have a package!

The US Postal Service is warning residents about fake emails using their name. The messages claim to be alerts about an undelivered package, but they really carry a virus.

http://goo.gl/RNXsAB

There’s a problem with your credit card.

Booking a hotel stay for a summer #vacation? Before you check in, check out how scammers try to take advantage of travelers.

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/hazards-hoteling

Free gift for completing this survey!

In this scam, con artists are really after information that can be used for identity theft.

http://goo.gl/tFdw8V

Caller ID shows YOUR number!

“Here is how the scam works: Your phone rings, the number looks familiar. You answer, and a computerized voice claims to have methods to lower your credit card interest rates …”

http://goo.gl/2UklWY

Please go to your computer –we need to check for a virus!Use the link below to see what you need to know about online "tech support" scams that cost unsuspecting locals thousands of dollars every year.

http://goo.gl/sZaz8M

For more information

Contact your local BBB at bbb.org

Type in your ZIP code and you will be directed to YOUR BBB!