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The Better Business Bureau is warning of a scam involving popular streaming devices, such as Roku and Amazon Fire TV sticks, and services, like Netflix and YouTube TV.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As the Mid-South recovers from Ice Storm 2022, the Better Business Bureau says “storm chasers” could be moving into the area going door to door looking for work. Daniel Irwin of Better Business Bureau wants citizens to know that most reputable companies are busy after a storm. “They are not going to […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The closing of American Car Center in Memphis is still having a ripple effect as the company files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. WREG talked the Better Business Bureau to find out what this means for customers. At American Car Center, the doors are still closed, and the parking lot remains empty […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A new scam is emerging, and it involves victims being scammed not once but twice. According to the Better Business Bureau, scam recovery scams emerged heavily in 2022, especially in major metropolitan areas. Thieves work to convince consumers who’ve lost money in a scam that they can assist in getting their money […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The Better Business Bureau is issuing a warning about scammers taking advantage of those trying to help Ukrainian families in distress. Unfortunately, this is the time when scammers try to capitalize off good intentions. Daniel Irwin with the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South said they get reports of scammers whenever there are […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As many people place bills containing checks in their mailboxes or go to the post office to mail them, they may not be aware thieves could be targeting them, putting their money and identity in jeopardy. Thieves are cleaning up by using check washing. Daniel Irwin with the Better Business Bureau of […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Mid-South has seen widespread destruction from deadly tornadoes for the last two weeks in a row. However, as families try to rebuild their lives and communities, sadly, crooks are trying to take advantage of victims’ needs and everyone else’s generosity.  News Channel 3 has some information about how storm victims can […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The Better Business Bureau said they expect this holiday season to be unlike any other since more people are heading online to do their shopping, but with more online shopping comes a new set of dangers. Daniel Irwin with the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-south said there’s a specific reason why more […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A United States Postal Service employee is facing charges after she allegedly stole a check out of the mail and deposited it, Memphis Police say. According to reports, the victim filed a police report in Idaho after a check was stolen out of the mail. The $638.17 check was deposited at Bank […]

The pandemic created a surge in online shopping like we’ve never seen and those same shoppers are gearing up for some big deals on Cyber Monday. However, when it comes to buying things online, there’s also an endless supply of scams.  To keep your information and your wallet safe, we were live with Daniel Irwin […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is facing charges after Memphis Police say she cashed a tax refund check that did not belong to her. According to reports, on March 17, the victim filed a theft report, saying that her check had been delivered to the wrong address. When the victim went there, the check was […]