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BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust

Military and veteran consumer information

Find all your consumer resources for military and veterans.

Fraud prevention for military and veterans

Military scam prevention guide

BBB offers resources to help military families identify trustworthy businesses and avoid fraud.

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BBB Scam Prevention Guide

The BBB Scam Prevention Guide helps consumers and small businesses make smart buying decisions and identify the warning signs of online scams and fraud.

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Veteran program scams

These veterans' programs seem real. But watch out for impostors.

Know the signs

Avoid the car-buying "yo-yo"

The BBB and FTC help car buyers have a smooth transaction with these tips

Read the tips

How to spot a job scam

If you are applying to jobs online, constantly research before accepting an interview or employment offers.

Learn about job scams

Camp Lejeune class action notice phishing scam

Scammers are taking advantage by tricking people into falling for common scam tactics regarding the Camp Lejeune class action lawsuit.

Beware of phishing scams

Keep your devices safe when traveling

If you're traveling for business or pleasure, you'll likely be taking a device or two. Learn how to keep your devices and information safe when traveling.

Tips to protect your devices

Avoid rental scams

Finding a new place to live is stressful! Scammers know that people in the midst of moving don’t always have time to do the necessary research. Avoid scams by watching out for these latest tricks.

Learn how the scam works

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Military and veteran consumer information

Through BBB Military Line consumer education programs, BBB works to bring financial literacy to a most deserving segment of our population. Education and outreach that is user focused - on the ground, on the web , and through mobile technology - we seek to equip those who serve, have served, and their families with the tools they need to navigate an ever changing and often complex marketplace.