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Scammers are on the prowl for fans eager to catch their favorite acts. Follow these tips to avoid getting ripped off.
The Better Business Bureau put out a warning to sports fans about an internet company that appears to operate out of Southfield.
That's the message from the Better Business Bureau of Michigan...
The Better Business Bureau has established a program called Senior Scene which encourages senior citizens to be on the lookout for scams targeting seniors and to report them to authorities.
A new scam involves telemarketer-type calls to elderly people with medical issues.
The holidays are a time of cheer, but they can also be a time for battling traffic and bad weather on the road. The Better Business Bureau has some answers.
Before making holiday purchases for Black Friday, do some research on your choice of retail stores and their policies.
With the Tigers in the World Series, fans are ripe for ticket scams. So the Better Business Bureau of Detroit & Eastern Michigan is warning sports fans to be alert for crooks selling bogus tickets or hotel reservations.
Water and Sewerage officials in Detroit are warning customers about a scheme involving claims that a new federal program is available to pay their utility bills.
The latest industry awards and certifications earned by Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and groups
The Better Business Bureau of Eastern Michgan warned against a new twist on a phishing email scam that attempts to use the BBB's trusted name to get private information from small businesses and consumers.
Are you stuck with an unwanted gift card leftover from the holidays?
Tis the season for giving, but what happens if the gift you have given or received needs to be returned or exchanged?
Tis the season for giving, but what happens if the gift you have given or received needs to be returned or exchanged?
The Better Business Bureau of Detroit and Eastern Michigan reported last week that businesses across the country have been receiving a spam email purporting to be from the Better Business Bureau regarding a complaint and referencing a complaint identification number. These emails have virus potential.
In order to fight scammers, hackers and assorted other online grinches, the Better Business Bureau serving East Michigan and the Upper Peninsula offers 10 tips for staying safe when holiday shopping online.
The holidays are a happy time for food, family, and friendship, but they are also a time for fraud.
Because of technology and the creativity of charities, there are many different ways that donors can give to a worthy cause. Whether you're giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, BBB Wise Giving Alliance reminds donors that how you give is just as important as what you give.
A bogus Detroit lending company is requiring loan applicants to send in a "collateral deposit" to get a loan. Don't fall for it, the Better Business Bureau warns.
Residents and small businesses are encouraged to take an important step in identity protection by attending BBB's Secure Your ID Day community shred and computer recycling event on Saturday, October 22 at the BBB Office parking lot in Southfield.
A new mobile application for Apple iPhone and iPad users, BBB Search, allows Business Reviews and other information from the Better Business Bureau to be available on the go.
For the second consecutive year, your Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula will sponsor the Michigan chapter of the National Consumers League's 2011-12 LifeSmarts competition.
The Better Business Bureau of Detroit and Eastern Michigan has received consumer inquiries regarding yet another "Sweepstakes/Telemarketing" scam.
Because college students are so susceptible to identity theft, the Better Business Bureau recommends that they take several simple steps to help protect themselves on campus.
The Better Business Bureau has been receiving an increased number of consumer inquiries regarding bogus "Mystery Shopper" opportunities that are showing up in consumer's mail boxes.
Jake Bates was standing on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from learning how to sell bricks to making game-winning kicks for the Detroit Lions.
Officials believe speed and inexperience operating a snowmobile were contributing factors in the crash.
Rain chances and temperatures increase for the weekend.
More than 5,000 workers are expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, according to labor group.
Police say the driver left the scene, and the crash was reported by a passerby.
Officials believe speed and inexperience operating a snowmobile were contributing factors in the crash.
A small access road has been the center of legal action as construction continues on the Motorsports Gateway in Howell.
Rain chances and temperatures increase for the weekend.
Superintendent Hollie Stange and food services director Amanda Caroll have been placed on leave pending an internal review and an ongoing criminal investigation.
President Biden on Monday commuted the sentence of a Michigan man who was on death row for killing a woman more than 20 years ago.
Motorists in Metro Detroit are filling up for an average of $3.06 per gallon.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
The New York Times named the Lebanese Sundae at Leila and the ham sandwich at Mike's Famous Ham Place as two of "The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024."
Detroit Diamond put her skills on display as a finalist in the Netflix series "Rhythm + Flow," and her career is starting to take off.
More than 5,000 workers are expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, according to labor group.
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Command, is tracking Santa on his trip around the world this Christmas, so children and families can see where he is right now.
Here's which food stores, restaurants and other chains are open and closed today, Christmas Eve 2024.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
The Detroit Lions watched Washington beat Philadelphia on their cellphones following a 34-17 bounce-back win at Chicago that helped them keep pace with Minnesota in the race for the NFC North title and top seeding in the conference.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions borrowed from Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers to trick the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Cade Cunningham scored 28 points and had 13 assists, Jalen Duren added 17 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 133-125.
Quarterback Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions easily dispatched the Chicago Bears 34-17 Sunday afternoon.
Utah's Jordan Clarkson has been fined $35,000 by the NBA, and Detroit's Ron Holland II and Paul Reed were also penalized for their roles in an altercation between the Jazz and Pistons.
Kid Rock was so impressed with the care his dad received, that he donated to BAMF Health through his foundation which has helped numerous causes including those tied to veterans, small businesses and more.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Author Gail Offen is telling the stores behind some classic Michigan food and drink brands.
The Pontiac Housing Commission is teaching women the art of creating wealth.
The historic Eloise Asylum in Westland is known for its haunted attraction each Halloween season, but the asylum has transformed into a holiday drive-thru light experience called MI Bright Lights.
If you're looking for last-minute Hanukkah gifts, the Peacock Room in Detroit has a few ideas.
The annual Menorah in the D returns to downtown Detroit on Dec. 25. This year's theme for the lighting of the 26-foot menorah is "Dare to be the light."