After referencing the yellow pages, 83% made contact with advertisers by phone, email or in person. The little black book of scams 2nd edition competition bureau. Run a reverse phone lookup on any blue ridge, ga phone number to see what others have reported about it as well. The ftc is alleging that three telemarketing agencies in canada, which did business under names like your yellow pages and onlineyellowpagestoday, used that very m. This type of fraud may be disguised as a solicitation for an update of an existing advertising product youve purchased, or as an offer for a free listing when its actually an order for a. The business directory scam strikes again ftc consumer.
This is probably the most important step as alert employees are the best tool for stopping the headache before it starts. Information about yellow holding ltd was first submitted to scambook on nov 22, 20. Educate employees on how the scam works and how to recognize dangerous calls. By issuing comment letters, gao promotes the development of high quality. An illuminated manuscript style drawing of an angel in a yellow archway. Model scout and manager brenda wong was shocked when she recently received a.
Jul 17, 2014 the ftc is alleging that three telemarketing agencies in canada, which did business under names like your yellow pages and onlineyellowpagestoday, used that very m. The bureau worked with its counterparts in the us, the uk, and australia. Table of contents 2020 yellow book travelers health cdc. Find out about suspected blue ridge, ga scam phone calls and other nuisance calls and texts all thanks to our active community of callersmart users. In other words, if you ever receive a phone call from someone asking to verify your phone book or online yellow pages listing, hang up immediately.
What i came to realize was that just as designer handbags and high priced swiss. There are a few other threads about this same topic, but i didnt want to threadjack. First, it clarifies that most, if not all, communications between a business and its customers will be considered to be representations made to promote a product or a business interest, and thus subject to the deceptive marketing practicesmisleading advertising provisions. With improved autofocus and a large touchscreen interface, we found ourselves really enjoying it. The yp online listings do tend to rank well because yp has high authority. If you are approached by someone, even if they are wearing a yellow jacket or. Court throws the book at yellow page business directory. Fraudulent yellow page listing scam beware its back.
They are one of the original brands available to buy for people looking to protect themselves from the harmful blue light effects of tvs. No company is too big they all can be used to pull off scams. All of the frauds described in this book come under section 2 of the fraud. According to a warning issued by the ftc, you need to be on the lookout for these fake yellow page invoices and whatever you do, dont fall for this scam. Among those making a purchase, 91% purchase at a place seen in the yellow pages. Many homes spend up to 10% of their utilities for water heating alone. The collections department from oyp group calls a month later, saying we needed to pay. A red alarm clock, a blue mitten, a yellow baby shoe and a purple flower are the first cheery photographs in red, blue, yellow shoea book about color. The incredible rise and fall of highflying art scammers. Heres what i learned from wearing blue light blocking glasses for a week.
Find out about suspected blue springs, mo scam phone calls and other nuisance calls and texts all thanks to our active community of callersmart users. Ive been researching some bikes on craigslist and the bicyclebluebook bbb for a few weeks now and the price is a lot lower on the bbb compared to what most sellers are asking. Linking to a nonfederal website does not constitute an endorsement by cdc or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. Oct 10, 2012 beltracchi, who was wearing jeans and a pale blue fleece, still appeared every bit the hippie rogue. The scam gets worse aka the invoice though i myself never received a phone call from yellow pages united, i did receive their invoice. Nov 25, 2008 i am a victim of the blue yellow book scam. Ive brought it home to try and access the files but when i put it on my network i get a blue light initially and then a constant yellow light and it wont appear on any of my computers. The ftc alleged that the telemarketers bilked thousands of small and mediumsized u. One particular scheme that is growing at a rapid rate involves the nationally renown business directory, yellow book, formerly known as yellow pages. Apr 02, 20 i just received a fax with a bogus fingers to the walking symbol and the heading of yellow with free submission to. As computer technology has advanced, federal agencies and other government entities have. Bluelight blocking glasses are the answer to my dependence, if you believe the claims. The state bbb, where the scam operation claims to be based in several cases, when businesses file a complaint with bbb against the fraudulent yellow pages company, the bbb contacts these operations regarding the complaint, they state that they have audio taped receipts for the online advertising services.
Mar 15, 2018 printer companies are ripping us off, and its high time we did something about it. They are quick to tell you that you or your employee agreed to the listing over the phone and they have the recording to prove it. They are one of the best fitover options if you wear prescription glasses, or use readers. My book live 3tb blue then yellow light wd community. Blue yellow book sign wooden book sign framed library fake bookshelf teacher gift gift for book lover book spines 11. I made it clear that was fine, and we did not want any enhanced services, so do not add those. That invoice bearing the familiar walking fingers logo and the name yellow pages could be a camouflaged invitation to lose money. Today i play roblox eviction notice with kaden and we pretended to be roblox scam bots and it annoyed people a lot. I received another in the mail today and the front of it says important alumni verification now due please call 18003664146 see end of post for. Even if youve never used a phone book, chances are youre familiar with the yellow pages. Hibu yellow book yell hibu is a rip off scam missouri. The xa7 is fujifilms latest, and most polished, entrylevel apsc mirrorless camera. Companies targeted in fake directory scam ctv news. The indonesia location highprofile photo shoot scam.
Similar to a fax directory scam, this one typically involves a few phone calls. Latest scams scam alert fraud financial abuse financial scams age uk barnet. A face book page for bin laden with the word scam written across it. Call the attorney generals office in the state in which the firm is located to find out if there are any consumer complaints against the firm. Oct 29, 2007 oyp contacted me at my workplace months ago. In the most recent scam, this is probably going to be tyler wood or ron williams from public yellow pages network, 8008619495. Generally accepted government audit standards by the gao the red book ippf. Yellow page directory services complaint 14368 scambook. Printer companies are ripping us off, and its high time we did something about it. The yellow page companies sent nearly identical faxes to businesses in a number of countries. Before making any commitments, investigate the firm. A common fraud tactic is the fake yellow pages invoice or other unauthorized advertising.
Go yellow pages online complaint letter from collection. I wore blue light blocking glasses every day for a week. When people disputed the invoices, the companies pointed to recordings of. His shoulderlength blond hair, thinning on top, along with his blond mustache and graying. The yellow book is used by auditors of government entities, entities that receive. Dec 20, 2019 yellowblues hot water heater wraps are designed to help lower the cost of heating the water in your home. Similar to a fax directory scam, this one typically involves a. This is probably the most important step as alert employees are the best tool for stopping the headache before it. It outlines the requirements for audit reports, professional qualifications for auditors, and audit organization quality control. Ftc and florida halt internet yellow pages scammers. The man told me that he was simply updating our current listing and they were recording this for quality assurance, blah blah. Remember, highpressure sales tactics like a limited time offer are. May 12, 2020 heres what i learned from wearing blue light blocking glasses for a week. The ftc recently filed a case against your yellow book, inc.
Businesses that fell victim to a your yellow book scam involving bills for directory listings that they never placed will get refunds as part of a. Yyb, a company that marketed an online directory to businesses and nonprofit. Hang up before you acknowledge anything having to do with your company. Later i started getting bills from yellow page directory services their return address is. The little black book of scams is only available as a downloadable pdf. Check car prices and values when buying and selling new or used vehicles. Here are a few other tips from the bbbs scam alert.
The ftc recommended four ways you can protect your business from the yellow pages scam. View the 2011 yellow book view the 2018 yellow book. I just received a fax with a bogus fingers to the walking symbol and the heading of yellow with free submission to. The reach of the yellow page directory scam was truly international. Governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting by the gfoa the yellow book gagas. Aug 26, 2019 hibu yellow book yell hibu is a rip off scam missouri. The cover page of the fax says factoring in bold letters and its from sarah richmond.
I received a postcard in the mail about a week or so ago and it mentioned it was alumni verification from the high school i attended. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc cannot attest to the accuracy of a nonfederal website. Since then the page has accumulated 44 consumer complaints. Beltracchi, who was wearing jeans and a paleblue fleece, still appeared every bit the hippie rogue. White, black, red, green, blue, yellow, magenta, cyan. Panda, panda displays a real panda in a naturallooking setting, progressing from eating, drinking, rolling and climbing to yawning, resting and, finally, sleeping. Dec 11, 2019 today i play roblox eviction notice with kaden and we pretended to be roblox scam bots and it annoyed people a lot.
The yellow pages list companies for no fee in the phone book. This methodology is in accordance with professional standards. Back in june, the ftc filed suit to halt the operations of three telemarketing boiler rooms in montreal, canada. Ftc cracks down on yellow book scam the san diego union. Run a reverse phone lookup on any blue springs, mo phone number to see what others have reported about it as well. Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the cdc website. This type of fraud may be disguised as a solicitation for an update of an existing advertising product youve purchased, or as an offer for a free listing when its actually an order for a listing requiring payment at a later date. This exclusive excerpt from my new book real food, fake food explains how the. The federal information system controls audit manual fiscam presents a methodology for auditing information system controls in federal and other governmental entities. Jan 31, 2017 i received a postcard in the mail about a week or so ago and it mentioned it was alumni verification from the high school i attended. A high pressured sales person called my receptionist in august, telling her that a year ago i had signed up for a free listing in the blue yellow book. International professional practices framework by the iia the green book principles and standards for.
I received another in the mail today and the front of it says important alumni verification now due please call 1. They use special lenses that block high energy visible blue light from all sources. This page was opened so the thousands of people around the country who were deceived by yellow book can share their horror stories and perhaps if we all are united enough. The yellow book is used by auditors of government entities, entities that receive government awards, and other audit organizations performing yellow book audits. We wont do any updates over the phone for any yellow pages. The uvex s1933x skyper safety eyewear is longterm favourite for many getting an entry level pair of glasses. Four years ago i wrote about one of the food worlds priciest scams, kobe beef. Research the company online and contact the better business bureau at. May 28, 2014 back in june, the ftc filed suit to halt the operations of three telemarketing boiler rooms in montreal, canada.
Yellow page is an extreme case, yet it holds a few lessons for all advertisers. According to the ftc, the scam didnt always stop with the invoice. Business owners who advertise in the yellow pages are being targeted by a fake directory scam making the rounds in b. I received a phone call from someone implying they represented the yellow pages in the california phone book. Robin mates was very aggressive in getting our company to sign a 2 year contract with the blue book network.
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