Cons, Frauds and Scams
Using the Better Business Bureau Name
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning to
consumers and businesses about two questionable operations that
are using the BBB name to trick victims. One business is
perpetrating an advance fee loan scam that targets consumers and
businesses with poor credit records. The business claims to be a
member of the BB and gives a fictitious phone number to verify
their status. They ask for money in advance from the consumer to
secure the loan.
The other operation is a
telemarketer that poses as a BBB employee. The caller claims to
be calling about a BBB complaint or to update BBB files. They
attempt to gain personal information about the company and its
operations.
Please double check with the local BBB whenever you
receive a call from someone claiming to be with the BBB. The
telephone number for the local BBB is 602-264-1721.
Mesa Police Department
PO Box 1466
Mesa, AZ 85211
480-644-2030