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   What is a vanity award scam?

   • Dan Buchta, with the Better Business Bureau explains a common scam going around. "It is known as a vanity award scheme. It starts with an email that informs small businesses and nonprofits they are a recipient of a "Best of (insert city name) Award." But in order to claim their trophy, they have to pay up.

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   What happens if you get targeted for a vanity scam?

   • If you get targeted for a vanity scam, you’ll probably be ‘selected’ for an award in the industry you work in. It’s likely to be tied to some project you’ve been working on recently — one that you’re already feeling pretty good about. Your award is a shiny trophy and some great graphics that you can put on your website.

   Vanity Scams: How I nearly fell for one and why you shouldn’t

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   Are vanity scams a good idea?

   • Exactly! Which is why vanity scams are usually a lot cleverer than that. If you get targeted for a vanity scam, you’ll probably be ‘selected’ for an award in the industry you work in. It’s likely to be tied to some project you’ve been working on recently — one that you’re already feeling pretty good about.

   Vanity Scams: How I nearly fell for one and why you shouldn’t

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   How do I report a vanity award scheme?

   • To report a vanity award scheme, visit BBB Scam Tracker. Read more about prize and lottery scams . For more tips to help you as a business owner, visit BBB's Business Resources page and BBB's Business HQ.

   BBB Business Tip: How to spot and avoid vanity awards

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2. www.bbb.org › business › 21031-bbb-tip-vanity-awardsBBB Business Tip: How to spot and avoid vanity awards

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   Aug 2, 2022 · These awards may sound good, but in most cases, they are simply a way to trick small business owners out of their money. A typical vanity award scam starts with an email.

3. www.zdnet.com › article › oh-you-won-an-award-dontOh, you won an award? Don't click that vanity scam spam link

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   Mar 9, 2020 · Vanity award scams are on the rise. If you get a promotion that says you're worthy of some sort of business award, use caution. Read on for an example of one such offer, poorly executed.

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5. medium.com › @fitzgeraldinfosec › vanity-scams-how-iVanity Scams: How I nearly fell for one and why you shouldn’t

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   Aug 7, 2019 · Exactly! Which is why vanity scams are usually a lot cleverer than that. If you get targeted for a vanity scam, you’ll probably be ‘selected’ for an award in the industry you work in. It’s...

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Vanity_awardVanity award - Wikipedia

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   The number of vanity awards for businesses is considerable, since 2008 the Better Business Bureau has been issuing warnings about schemes found across the United States and Canada. [8] ". Phony vanity awards prey on small businesses who are trying to make their companies stand out in their industry."

7. globalgoodawards.co.uk › vanity-awardsWhat are ‘vanity awards’ and why you should NEVER enter them?

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   In a nutshell, a ‘ vanity award ’ is an ‘award scheme in which the recipient purchases the award and/or marketing services to give the false appearance of a legitimate honour’. Mmm… says it all, right?

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   Jan 25, 2018 · "It is known as a vanity award scheme. It starts with an email that informs small businesses and nonprofits they are a recipient of a "Best of (insert city name) Award." But in order to claim...

9. www.aarp.org › money › scams-fraudHow to Avoid Who’s Who and Vanity Award Scams - AARP

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   Oct 15, 2012 · How to Avoid Who’s Who and Vanity Award Scams. Scams & Fraud. How to Spot a ‘Who’s Who’ Scam. Beware vanity publishers, phony awards that ask you to pay for professional recognition. By. Patrick J. Kiger. En español. Published October 15, 2012. / Updated August 01, 2022. Getty Images. Congratulations!