Dear BBB Accredited Business,

 As 2016 begins, we reflect on the past year, and the number and types of scams that were reported to BBB. Using BBB Scam Tracker, BBB gives you the Top Ten Scams of 2015. While most of these were not surprising, the statistics reported are a different story. 

There was much hype regarding the $$ amount for the recent powerball drawing. While consumers were purchasing tickets in hopes to win that billion dollar drawing, scam artists were figuring out ways to trick consumers into thinking they had won! Even though there were winning tickets, the scam artists will still be there preying on hopeful consumers. 

At the beginning of ever year, finances are on the minds of consumers. How to save, how to manage, and how to invest. Most important should be how to protect your finances. Take a look at some BBB tips on how to protect  finances for consumers and businesses. 

IRS phone scams are nothing new, but the calls continue and the scam artists hope to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers. Since tax season is upon us your BBB wanted to remind you of those IRS phone scams. Our video this month features Cynthia Albert (BBB) and Bill Capo (WWL-TV) with a consumer who recently received this IRS scam call! 

Have you heard about BBB Scam Tracker? Find out how you can help Your BBB track scams in the area!

New Accredited Businesses can be on the lookout for a mention in your BBB's social media accounts! 

Heather Peters

BBB serving Southeast Louisiana