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The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers ahead of the holiday shopping season to be aware of how scammers deceive consumers.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Being a secret shopper may sound like fun and an easy way to make some quick money, but the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South says chances are it’s a scam. One Batesville, Mississippi woman says she nearly got taken. “I was like just blown away by the amount that was on […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Heartache from love and an empty wallet. It almost sounds like lyrics from a country song, but many people are reporting being duped online by a person claiming to be country superstar Toby Keith. The scam targeted the mom of a Memphis woman, and she has a warning to fans. Singer Toby […]

It’s that time of year when high schoolers and their parents are making decisions about their next steps in life. For those heading to college or trade school, there are some things you need to watch out for. The government says some schools are making promises that are too good to be true. Randy Hutchinson […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Collierville Police are issuing a warning after the department received reports of fundraising efforts connected to the Kroger mass shooting. Collierville Police say they’ve spoken to the family of Olivia King, the woman killed two weeks ago at Kroger during a mass shooting. Her family tells the department they have not authorized any fundraising […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis roofing company responded to a frustrated customer after the Problem Solvers got involved. Trena Beasley needed her roof replaced in 2015. “I ended up getting two quotes before this company but I went on a referral from a friend and I settled on him,” Beasley said. She’s talking about Brian […]

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are among the politicians, athletes, celebrities and more featured on TIME’s 18th annual list of the 100 most influential people of the year.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With thousands of Memphians and Mid-Southerners behind on their rent, officials are issuing a new warning about a scam that’s directly targeting them. Daniel Irwin of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South says watch out for false promises from crooks. The BBB says con artists are trying to take advantage of […]

For much of the country, an eviction moratorium is in place until October, but it does not apply in Tennessee. Eviction ban or not, con artist are still preying on those looking for help during a difficult time. From fake grants to phony loans, scammers have targeted Mid-South residents in need. We spoke with the […]

The key evidence didn’t come from an eyewitness or an informant; it came from a clip of noiseless security video showing a car driving through an intersection, and a loud bang picked up by a network of surveillance microphones.

In the first six months of 2021, Americans have lost over $370,000 to travel incidents, according to the Better Business Bureau.