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Randy Hutchinson is president & CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South. His columns can be found in The Jackson Sun, The Commercial Appeal and The Daily Memphian.

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2024 articles

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How much are you losing by not using your gift cards?

Published Jan. 7th, 2024

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Violations of kids’ privacy brings millions in fines

Published Jan. 14th, 2024

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‘Quishing’ uses QR codes to fool you

Published Jan. 21st, 2024

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‘Check washing’ Surges - can cost victim thousands

Published Jan. 20th, 2024

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FTC warns influencers, trade groups about disclosures on posts

Published Jan. 28th, 2024

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Promises of million-dollar inheritances are too good to be true

Published Feb. 4th, 2024

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FTC targets companies that operate 'Consent Farms’

Published Feb. 11th, 2024

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Ponzi schemes run gamut - from postal coupons to emu farms

Published Feb. 24th, 2024

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FTC says college deceived students

Published Feb. 25th, 2024

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2023 was a record year for data compromises

Published March 4th, 2024

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Be wary of get-rich-quick schemes

Published March 15th, 2024

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Consumer privacy must not be misused by companies

Published March 17th, 2024

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Feds alerting citizens about genetic testing fraud concern

Published April 28th, 2024

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Data broker misused consumers’ information, be wary of app privacy

Published May 12th, 2024

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Beware of cash advance apps

Published May 18th, 2024

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Federal regulators and 38 states sued sham cancer charities

Published May 20th, 2024

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Don’t trust your data won’t be misused

Published June 15th, 2024

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How consumers can avoid falling for the “AI washing” scam

Published June 17th, 2024

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IRS warns consumers against untrustworthy tax preparers

Published June 30th, 2024

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Tech support firms bilked consumers out of millions of dollars

Published July 14th, 2024

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Beware of scammers impersonating big businesses to bilk consumers

Published August 4th, 2024

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Don’t fall for passport renewal scams online

Published August 11th, 2024

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Before paying a roofer for work, homeowners should do their homework

Published Aug. 22nd, 2024

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Privacy policies are important to understand

Published Aug. 24th, 2024

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FTC, Los Angeles DA pursued anonymous messaging app for harm to children

Published Sept. 1st, 2024

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Recognize the signs of a phony email that could threaten your privacy

Published Sept. 8th, 2024

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Health insurance shoppers were sold sham products by Simple Health

Published Sept. 22nd, 2024

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Tech users need more than strong passwords to keep data safe

Published Sept. 29th, 2024

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Scams that originate overseas pose a geopolitical threat

Published Oct. 6th, 2024

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Millions of Americans have been 2024 data breach victims

Published Oct. 13th, 2024

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Sweepstakes, lottery fraud rip of millions of Americans

Published Oct. 27th, 2024

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TN is holding on to nearly $1B in unclaimed property

Published Nov. 3rd, 2024

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FTC warns adoption intermediaries about deceptive practices

Published Nov. 11th, 2024

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BBB tips on shopping online for the holidays

Published Nov. 17th, 2024

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Trucking opportunity turned out to be a scam

Published Nov. 24th, 2024

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The elderly are the prime targets of crooks using Bitcoin ATMs

Published Dec. 1st, 2024