Crowdfunding is a help to many people…including scammers
Tommie Lee and President Rick Walz of the BBB for Northern Indiana spread the word about warning signs that could indicate that a crowdfunding effort isn’t on the level.
Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker.
If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov
For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.
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