How do scammers trick people? These scam studies, which are in-depth investigations by the BBB, were conducted to give consumers and businesses a better understanding of how each specific scam works. Specifically, BBB looks at how scammers trick their victims by using social engineering and playing on emotions. We want to provide you with more knowledge of how to avoid scammers and give you the confidence you need to remain scam free!
For more scam information, visit BBB's Scam HQ or view our scam studies tip sheets.