# BBB Institute For Marketplace Trust > Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Collaborating for Good: How BBB Institute Is Bringing Legal Help to Scam Victims ](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2025/10/07/collaborating-for-good-how-bbb-institute-is-bringing-legal-help-to-scam-victims/): Scams are becoming more sophisticated—and their victims more isolated. For many people, falling prey to fraud is not just a financial setback, but an emotional and legal burden they don’t know how to navigate. BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust is proud to announce a new endeavor to provide legal guidance for recent scam victims. The - [BBB Institute introduces BBB Scam Tracker upgrades](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2026/07/23/bbb-institute-introduces-bbb-scam-tracker-upgrades/): BBB Scam Tracker has a new look and powerful new features designed to make finding scam information faster and easier than ever. Along with a cleaner design, the updated platform gives consumers more ways to search and stay informed about the latest scams affecting their communities. BBB Scam Tracker, our free scam prevention and reporting - [BBB Institute marks third annual Scam Survivor Day](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2026/07/23/bbb-institute-marks-third-annual-scam-survivor-day/): BBB Institute marked Scam Survivor Day by convening its third annual Scam Survivor Day symposium in May. The event brought together policymakers, advocates, and victim service professionals to raise awareness about the lasting impact of scams and the importance of supporting survivors. Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R–Indiana), chair of the Stop Scams Caucus, delivered this year's - [BBB Breakthrough Accelerator program graduates cohorts in Atlanta, Chattanooga](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2026/07/23/bbb-breakthrough-accelerator-program-graduates-cohorts-in-atlanta-chattanooga/): The BBB Breakthrough Accelerator program for small businesses graduated two new cohorts in the Atlanta and Chattanooga markets this summer. The program, developed and launched by BBB Mountain West & Pacific Southwest, supports entrepreneurs in building stronger, more trustworthy businesses based on the BBB Standards of Trust. BBB Institute partnered with BBB Atlanta and BBB - [Scam Justice Legal Clinic wins award](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2026/07/23/scam-justice-legal-clinic-wins-award/): BBB Institute is pleased to announce that the Scam Justice Legal Clinic (SJLC) has been selected to receive the 2026 Washington State Bar Association’s Apex Legal Innovation Award. We are proud to contribute to this initiative and congratulate our partners, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Amazon, and the Pro Bono Institute, on this important recognition. Launched - [Top five trademark scams targeting small businesses](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2026/02/17/top-five-trademark-scams-targeting-small-businesses/) - [BBB Institute releases new report on youth scams](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2023/10/08/bbb-institute-releases-new-report-on-youth-scams/): People ages 18-24 reported losing more money to scams than older age groups, according to a new report published by the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust (BBB Institute), the International Association of Better Business Bureaus’ educational foundation. Targeting our youth: How scams are impacting ages 18-24 highlights scam types, tactics, and trends based on data - [BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust teams up with Zelle to Launch Military-Focused Fraud and Scam Education Program](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2024/03/21/bbb-institute-for-marketplace-trust-teams-up-with-zelle-to-launch-military-focused-fraud-and-scam-education-program/) - [Coalition Shines Light on Scam Survivors at Washington, D.C. Event  ](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2025/05/05/coalition-shines-light-on-scam-survivors-at-washington-d-c-event/): Last week, a powerful gathering of fraud-fighting organizations took place in Washington, D.C. to champion a critical—but often overlooked—group: scam survivors. Hosted by Capital One and organized by the BBB Institute for Marketplace TrustSM, the May 2nd event brought together leaders, advocates, and survivors ahead of Scam Survivor Day on May 8. This annual day - [Scams Threaten. Your REPORT Defends. Protecting the Military Starts with You.](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2025/07/01/scams-threaten-your-report-defends-protecting-the-military-starts-with-you/): Military Consumer Month 2025 Service. Sacrifice. Strength in unity. These core values define the military community—and they’re also why your voice is vital in the fight against scams and fraud targeting military families. This Military Consumer Month 2025 and throughout the year, we urge active-duty service members, veterans, and military families to take a stand: - [From Base to Base — Keep Scammers Out of Your PCS Move](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2025/07/16/scammers-out-of-your-pcs/): Military Consumer Month 2025 If your family is gearing up for a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), you’re probably balancing a long checklist—packing, paperwork, housing, school enrollment, maybe even saying goodbye to a beloved community. But there’s one more thing to watch for: scammers looking to take advantage of military families on the move. During - [Meet Sue: Your guide to spotting and stopping gift card scams ](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2025/07/21/meet-sue/): Gift card scams are a problem. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Sue, the animated face of our new awareness campaign. She may be in 2D, but her mission is anything but flat. She’s here to raise awareness, deliver clear guidance, and empower people to recognize red flags before it’s too late. Sue brings more - [Third-Party Cyber Risks: How Small Businesses Can Protect Themselves](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2025/10/09/third-party-cyber-risks-how-small-businesses-can-protect-themselves/): By Luke Vander Linden, Retail & Hospitality ISAC When you run a small business, you likely depend on outside partners more than larger companies. Payroll services, credit card processors, scheduling apps, and suppliers of all kinds keep things running smoothly. But when attackers break through the cyber-defenses of one of those vendors, the damage doesn’t - [Free webinar on demand: Protect yourself from romance scams](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2023/08/28/free-webinar-on-demand-protect-yourself-from-romance-scams/): Anyone can be defrauded by a romance scam. The information covered in this 30-minute webinar will illuminate a crime the Federal Trade Commission estimates to have resulted in losses of $1.3B in 2022. With data shared from the 2022 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report, viewers will better understand how these scams are perpetrated, who is - [Introducing the BBB Scam Prevention Guide](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2023/11/01/introducing-the-bbb-scam-prevention-guide/): The BBB Scam Prevention Guide was designed to help consumers and small businesses recognize and avoid online scams and fraud. The Scam Prevention Guide provides an interactive experience to deliver articles, quizzes, research and the exclusive BBB Risk Calculator. Visit www.bbb.org/scam-prevention to learn more. This interactive online guide features multiple ways to learn about scams - [Welcome Alysse Bortolotto to the BBB Institute team!](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2025/10/06/welcome-alysse-bortolotto-to-the-bbb-institute-team/): Meet Alysse Bortolotto – Director of Small Business Programs BBB Institute is excited to welcome Alysse Bortolotto as the Director of Small Business Programs. With over 20 years of experience in economic development and small business growth, Alysse is a passionate advocate for early-stage entrepreneurs and brings deep expertise in building inclusive, data-driven strategies for - [Welcome Mayra Garcia-Lopez to the BBB Institute team!](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2024/12/05/welcome-mayra-garcia-lopez-to-the-bbb-institute-team/): Meet Mayra Garcia Lopez – Grant Administrator BBB Institute is pleased to welcome Mayra Garcia Lopez as our Grant Administrator. Based in El Paso, Mayra oversees the Institute’s grant processes, supporting our mission to advance marketplace trust through impactful funding and programs. Mayra brings over 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, marketing, and grant - [Talking about scams: How to start the conversation and protect your military community ](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2025/07/08/talking-about-scams-how-to-start-the-conversation-and-protect-your-military-community/): Military Consumer Month 2025 Scammers thrive in silence. That’s why starting the conversation—with your family, unit, neighbors, or fellow veterans—is one of the most powerful ways to fight fraud. During Military Consumer Month 2025, we’re not just encouraging the military community to report scams—we’re asking you to talk about them. Because when we talk, we - [Helping Military Consumers Protect Against Scams & Identity Theft ](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2025/01/27/helping-military-consumers-protect-against-scams-identity-theft/): Every year, military service members, veterans, and their families report losing millions of dollars to fraud and scams — over $470 million in 2023 alone. This important community must have the tools and knowledge to discern the difference between a great deal and a scam in disguise. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the BBB - [BBB Institute welcomes three new board members](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2025/01/07/bbb-institute-welcomes-three-new-board-members/): BBB Institute is thrilled to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors: Shweta Chaubey, founder of S. Chaubey Law, Kami Hoskins, Of Counsel, Spencer Fane LLP, and Marcus Mayo, founder and CEO of Continuum Companies, Inc. “The BBB Institute Board is pleased to announce the addition of three new members who offer unique - [BBB Announces Military & Veterans Initiative Advisory Board](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2024/08/19/bbb-announces-military-veterans-initiative-advisory-board/) - [Walmart joins BBB Institute's Corporate Trust Council](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2024/08/22/walmart-joins-bbb-institutes-corporate-trust-council/) - [BBB Institute marks first National Scam Survivor Day by launching Scam Survival Toolkit](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2024/05/15/bbb-marks-first-scam-survivor-day-by-launching-new-scam-survival-toolkit/): Event photos: - [BBB Institute introduces Corporate Trust Council](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2022/08/02/bbb-institute-introduces-corporate-trust-council/): BBB Institute is excited to announce our newest program seeking to create national partnerships that protect consumers – the BBB Institute Corporate Trust Council. The Corporate Trust Council is a coalition of select companies that have joined with the BBB Institute to foster a trustworthy marketplace by providing their expertise, resources, and funding support. Identify - [BBB Institute welcomes Zelle to Corporate Trust Council](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2023/05/03/bbb-institute-welcomes-zelle-to-corporate-trust-council/): BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust is pleased to welcome Zelle® to our Corporate Trust Council. The Zelle Network® connects more than 1,800 financial institutions of all sizes, enabling consumers and businesses to send digital payments to people and businesses they know and trust with an eligible bank account in the U.S. The Corporate Trust Council - [BBB Institute welcomes Paypal to Corporate Trust Council](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2023/09/20/bbb-institute-welcomes-paypal-to-corporate-trust-council/): The BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust (BBB Institute), the educational foundation of the International Association of Better Business Bureaus, is pleased to welcome PayPal®, a BBB Accredited Business, as a new member of its Corporate Trust Council. The Council is a coalition of select companies that partner with BBB Institute to foster a trustworthy marketplace - [Free webinar. Opportunity knocks: How to spot and avoid employment scams](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2024/01/22/free-webinar-opportunity-knocks-how-to-spot-and-avoid-employment-scams/): Anyone can be defrauded by an employment scam. In this informative video, data shared from the 2022 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report sheds light on how these scams are perpetrated, who is being targeted, and the behaviors and other factors that may influence a person’s susceptibility. A first-hand account of an employment scam is told to demonstrate - [BBB Institute Welcomes Two New Board Members](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2024/02/09/bbb-institute-welcomes-two-new-board-members/): We are thrilled to welcome Matthew Fehling and Steven Lepper to our BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust Board of Directors! As president and CEO of the BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest, Matthew Fehling leads one of the most active BBBs in the country. He is an innovative thinker who introduced ignite sparked by BBB, a first-of-its-kind business and community - [BBB Scam Tracker wins Best Scam Fighting Tool recognition](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2024/02/28/bbb-scam-tracker-wins-best-scam-fighting-tool-recognition/): Better Business Bureau® is proud to announce that BBB Scam Tracker received an award from the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and ScamAdviser.com as Best Scam Fighting Tool of the Year. “We are incredibly proud of BBB Scam Tracker and grateful for this recognition from the Global Anti-Scam Alliance," says Melissa Lanning Trumpower, Executive Director of BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust (BBB Institute), the educational foundation of the International Association of Better - [BBB Institute welcomes new team member](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2024/04/08/bbb-institute-welcomes-new-team-member/): We are pleased to announce that Rachel Dooley has joined our team as program director of the Military & Veterans Initiative. Rachel is a seasoned professional with a strong background in community outreach and a deep commitment to supporting veterans, servicemembers, and their families. Together with an esteemed advisory board representing military and veteran service - [BBB Institute releases 2022 annual report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2023/07/24/bbb-institute-releases-2022-annual-report/): BBB Institute's 2022 annual report spotlights the organization's research and consumer education initiatives. Read the report HERE. - [BBB Institute launches program for purpose-driven businesses](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2023/03/09/bbb-institute-launches-program-for-purpose-driven-businesses/): BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust launched a new program with six participating BBBs in the U.S. and Canada to validate and spotlight the growing sector of purpose-driven businesses incorporating social impact into their business plans. The BBB4Good program enables purpose-driven businesses to become “BBB4Good Verified” by vetting their social good activities with BBB. BBB4Good builds - [Identity Theft: Identification and protection](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2023/05/03/identity-theft-identification-and-protection/): Identity theft affects millions of Americans each year. The FTC received 5.8 million reports in 2021, although the actual number is much higher. The true number is hard to measure since many people do not report, and others may not even know they were impacted. What is identity theft? Identity theft is when a criminal - [BBB Institute receives Cy Pres award for consumer class action case](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/2020/05/26/bbb-institute-receives-cy-pres-award-for-consumer-class-action-case/): The BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust (BBB Institute) is the recipient of a cy pres award from a settlement in Fitzhenry-Russell v. The Coca-Cola Company, No. 5:17-CV-00603. The settlement of this consumer class action was approved by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on October 3, 2019, and provided that half ## Pages - [Homepage](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/): BBB Scam Survival Toolkit Learn about our Scam Survival Toolkit - [Our team](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/our-team/) - [BBB Scam Tracker](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/scamtracker/): BBB Scam Tracker is a free online prevention and recovery tool that enables consumers and businesses to report any scams they have encountered, regardless of whether they lost money. The reports are reviewed, vetted, and subsequently published on the site to prevent others from falling prey to similar cons. In 2024 alone, the site had - [Gift Card Scams](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/giftcardscams/): How a gift card scam works: A person reaches out unsolicited about an urgent matter. A few examples include: You owe back taxes and need to pay immediately. Your computer has been accessed and online tech experts reach out to help. You are told to purchase gift cards. The person may tell you where to - [BBB Scam Alerts](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/scamalerts/): To ensure our emails land in your inbox, please add institute@iabbb.org to your address book. - [Estafas con tarjetas de regalo](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/estafas-con-tarjetas-de-regalo/): Cómo funcionan las estafas con tarjetas de regalo: Una persona se pone en contacto con usted sin que usted lo haya solicitado para informarle de un asunto urgente. Algunos ejemplos pueden ser: Debe impuestos atrasados y debe pagarlos inmediatamente. Alguien le ha hackeado su computadora y unos expertos técnicos en línea se ponen en contacto - [Programs](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/programs/) - [Thank you!](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/thank-you/): Thank you for your submission. You’re all set to receive BBB Scam Alerts, featuring the latest scam tactics and practical tips to help you recognize, avoid, and protect yourself. Explore these free BBB resources to stay informed and protected: - [Scam Prevention Guide](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/scam-prevention-guide/) - [BBB Military & Veterans Initiative](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/military-veterans-initiative/): The BBB Military & Veterans Initiative is conducted in partnership with the following organizations: SALUTING TRUST NEWSLETTER Saluting Trust, BBB’s monthly e-newsletter features “how to” articles on avoiding scams and taking control of their finances (distributed to over 10,000 military and veteran subscribers). Subscribe to Saluting Trust Search the Saluting Trust archive. - [Saluting Trust e-newsletter](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/subscribe-to-saluting-trust/): View the Saluting Trust archive - [Online tools & publications](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/online-tools-publications/): Scam education and assistance - [2025 Scam Tracker Risk Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/riskreport/): For more information about the contents of this report, or to schedule a presentation about its findings, please contact us. SEE THE CANADA REPORT - [Our partners](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/our-partners/): We are proud to partner with nonprofit and government organizations interested in providing resources and education to empower all people, including vulnerable populations, to thrive in their communities. These partnerships expand our impact and enhance our ability to help people protect themselves from fraud and to find or become better businesses. - [Scam Tracker Canada Risk Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/canadariskreport/): For more information about the contents of this report, or to schedule a presentation about its findings, please contact us. See the U.S. report - [Impact](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/impact/) - [Our sponsors](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/our-sponsors/) - [National Scam Survivor Day](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/scam-survivor/): Scam Survivor Day Coalition BBB Institute established the Scam Survivor Day Coalition, a collaboration of corporate and nonprofit organizations that care about consumers and work to champion the needs of scam survivors. Join us! Together, we are creating a toolkit of resources for local communities. Membership is free to nonprofits and government agencies and offered via - [CORPORATE TRUST COUNCIL℠](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/ctc/) - [Scam Resources](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/scamresources/) - [1. Mark test page](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/1-mark-test-page/): Haga clic aquí para español Download HEADER 1 Type text for column one here and there HEADER 2 + - [Sponsorship opportunities](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/sponsorship-opportunities/): Funding provided to BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust allows us to sustain and grow our programs and resources. - [Small Business](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/small-business/) - [Symposium on scams – Shifting the focus from victims to survivors](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/scamsymposium/): The BBB Institute for Marketplace TrustSM (BBB Institute) is marking “National Scam Survivor Day” this year by launching a new online resource aimed at helping people who have been impacted by scams. The Scam Survival Toolkit connects people with the information they need to help restore their financial, mental, and emotional health. The online toolkit - [Activate](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/activate/) - [SSD Test](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/ssd-test/): Scam Survivor Day Coalition BBB Institute established the Scam Survivor Day Coalition, a collaboration of corporate and nonprofit organizations that care about consumers and work to champion the needs of scam survivors. Join us! Together, we are creating a toolkit of resources for local communities. Membership is free to nonprofits and government agencies and offered via - [MOAA Members](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/moaa-members/): BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust Access the Better Business Bureau’s online tools designed to help people and businesses more confidently recognize scams, engage with trustworthy businesses, and create a recovery plan in the wake of a scam experience. Provided through the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust (BBB Institute), BBB’s charitable foundation, these online tools provide - [BBB Breakthrough Accelerator](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/bbb-breakthrough-accelerator/): Ignite Growth. Build Trust. Scale with Confidence. Why Breakthrough Nearly half of small businesses fail within five years and over 65% don’t make it to ten. The BBB Breakthrough Accelerator exists to change that. With expert-led training, personalized mentorship, and a strong peer community, business owners gain the clarity, confidence, and connections they need to - [Campaign materials](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/campaign-materials/): We encourage you to share any of our campaign materials in your newsletter, on social media (#GiftCardScams), or however you reach those you serve. Together, we will inspire people to "leave scammers in the dust" with Sue's empowering message. English-language Download Download Download Download Download ScammerPhoneSPDownload Download Download Download Download Social-Graphics-and textDownload Idioma Español Descargar - [2026 Fighting Financial Fraud program information](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/fffinfo/): For questions or more information, contact Mark Batchelor at MBatchelor@iabbb.org - [Get involved](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/get-involved/) - [https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/survivordayresources/](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/https-bbbmarketplacetrust-org-survivordayresources/) - [Survivor Day resources](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/survivor-day-resources/) - [Sign up for BBB Institute e-newsletters](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/signup/) - [2026 Military & Veterans Initiative program information](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/mviinfo/) - [Published reports](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/published-reports/): Exposed to Scams: What Beliefs About the World are Associated with Fraud Victimization? This report examines whether the way people view the world is related to scam victimization. We found that viewing opportunity in a zero-sum fashion and believing that the world is unfair is associated with a greater likelihood of scam victimization. 2024 BBB - [Mission & vision](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/mission-vision/) - [BBB4Good](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/bbb4good/): BBB4Good enables purpose-driven businesses to become "BBB4Good Verified" by vetting their social good activities with BBB, and empowers consumers to identify businesses that reflect their values and purpose-driven business to stand out in the marketplace. BBB4Good Verified Businesses are BBB Accredited Businesses that have been vetted against the BBB4Good Standards. BBB Accreditation is based on - [Awareness campaigns](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/awareness-campaigns/) - [Cy Pres](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/cy-pres/) - [2024 Scam Tracker Risk Report PDF](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/riskreport2024/): 2024-RiskReport-USDownload - [Military & Veterans Initiative digital library](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/military-veterans-initiative-digital-library/): Section 1: 1875x1875 PNG View suggested copy for messaging. Download Download Download Download Download Download Download Download Download Download Download Download Download Download Section 2: 2500x1313 PNG View suggested copy for messaging. Download Download Download Download Download Download Download Download Download Download Download Download Download Download Download Download - [Military and veteran consumer information](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/military-veterans-initiative/military-and-veteran-consumer-information/): This page has moved. Please visit our BBB Military and Veterans Consumer Information hub for tips and alerts from the Better Business Bureau. SALUTING TRUST NEWSLETTER Saluting Trust, BBB’s monthly e-newsletter features “how to” articles on avoiding scams and taking control of their finances (distributed to over 10,000 military and veteran subscribers). Subscribe to Saluting - [Scam Survivor Day 2025](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/scam-survivor-day-2025/): The BBB Institute for Marketplace TrustSM (BBB Institute) is marking “National Scam Survivor Day” this year by launching a new online resource aimed at helping people who have been impacted by scams. The Scam Survival Toolkit connects people with the information they need to help restore their financial, mental, and emotional health. The online toolkit - [About us](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/about-us/): Download our brochure - [Annual reports and 990s](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/annual-reports/): BBB Institute 2024 Annual Report Read highlights from our work. Read or Download View our past reports: 2023 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2018 Annual Report 2017 Annual Report View our past 990s 2023 form 990 2022 form 990 - [BBB Institute Brochure](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/bbb-institute-brochure-2/): Who is the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust? The BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust (BBB Institute) is the charitable arm of the International Association of Better Business Bureaus (IABBB). BBB Institute publishes timely marketplace research and delivers consumer education programs both in-person and online in partnership with our network of BBBs working in communities across - [Scam Survivor Day resource kit](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/survivordayresources/): Click to download Press Conference TipsDownload FINRA AARP ResearchDownload FINRA Fraud JourneyDownload Click to download FINRA AARP Words MatterDownload Seat Cards_Tips for Talking with Scam SurvivorsDownload - [Scam Survivor Day proclamations and events](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/proclamations/): 2025 Wisconsin_National Scam Survivor DayDownload - [BBB Scam Tracker Spanish-language Risk Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/spanishriskreport/): Estafas de criptomonedas/inversión, las más riesgosas en 2024 Las estafas de inversión, incluidas las relacionadas con criptomonedas, se mantuvieron como el tipo de estafa más riesgoso en 2024, según un nuevo informe del Better Business Bureau (BBB). Las estafas de romance/amistad ascendieron al tercer puesto por primera vez desde que el BBB comenzó a publicar - [Directory post](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/directory-post/) - [Research collaborations](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/research-collaborations/): Past collaborations include: Exposed to Scams: What Separates Victims from Non-Victims? (2019): collaboration with FINRA Foundation, Stanford Center on Longevity and Federal Trade Commission New Insights into Demographic Groups More Vulnerable to Scams (2021): collaboration with University of Minnesota and the University of Southern California - [Military Research Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/militaryresearch/): This report is made possible with support from: - [Marketplace challenges facing the military community](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/110824bbbi/): Military Consumer Report 2024.1Download - [BBB® Fighting Financial Fraud](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/fightingfinancialfraud/): The impacts of financial fraud are broad and can be devastating to those who experience them. Investment scams can have long-lasting consequences and result in the loss of one’s life savings. Knowledge about scams and scammer methods is key in helping prevent losing money to fraud (Exposed to Scams, 2019). We partner with the FINRA - [BBB Employment Scams Webinar](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/bbb-employment-scams-webinar/) - [BBB Scam Survival Toolkit PSA](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/toolkitpsa/) - [Scam Survival Toolkit](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/scamrecovery/) - [Terms of use](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/terms-of-use/) - [Resource library](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/resource-library/) - [Privacy policy](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/privacy-policy/) - [Hyperlinking policy](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/hyperlinking-policy/) - [Contact us](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/contact-us/) - [Accessibility policy](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/accessibility-policy/) - [Sign up for our newsletter](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/sign-up-for-our-newsletter/): Our quarterly newsletter provides news and updates about what's happening at BBB Institute. - [Sample Page](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/sample-page/) - [Sample Page II](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/sample-page-ii/) ## Resources - [Saluting Trust September 2026](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-september-2026/) - [Saluting Trust August 2026](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-august-2026/): 2025 Risk Report, Scam Alert, before you deploy, and more. - [BBB Institute Quarterly Newsletter (August 2026)](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/bbb-institute-quarterly-newsletter-august-2026/) - [Saluting Trust July 2026](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-july-2026-2/): Military Consumer Month, Veteran Owned SMB Webinar, and more. - [Saluting Trust July 2026](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-july-2026/): Latest events and news for July BBB Saluting Trust July 2026 IssueDownload - [Saluting Trust January 2026](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-january-2026/): Free Webinar: Protecting your Veteran Benefits, VSAFE, Scam Alerts, and more - [Saluting Trust December 2025](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-december-2025/): Golden Age Games, Fraud Prevention Alert for Veterans, Scam Alerts, and more - [Saluting Trust November 2025](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-november-2025/): Military Family 360 Survey, Military Mover: Spotting rental scams, Helping older veterans avoid scams, and more - [BBB Institute Quarterly Update: Fall 2025](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/bbb-institute-quarterly-update-fall-2025/) - [Saluting Trust September 2025](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-september-2025/): Protect your finances from scams, VA Benefit overpayment scams, and more. - [Saluting Trust August 2025](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-august-2025/): PCS rental scams, hiring a trusted roofer and much more. - [Saluting Trust May 2025](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-may-2025/): SMC benefits, postal text scams and more for May - [Saluting Trust June 2025](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-june-2025/): Military Consumer Month, GI Bill and more for June - [BBB Institute Quarterly Newsletter Summer 2025](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/bbb-institute-quarterly-newsletter-summer-2025/): Institute updates from the second quarter - [Saluting Trust July 2025](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-july-2025/): Keep scammers out of your PCS, How to talk about scams and more for July - [2017 Annual Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/2017-annual-report/): BBB Institute's annual report for 2017 - [Saluting Trust April 2025](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-april-2025/): Job searches, podcasts and more for April - [BBB Institute quarterly newsletter (summer 2024)](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/bbb-institute-quarterly-newsletter-summer-2024/): Read the latest updates from BBB Institute. - [Saluting Trust newsletter September 2024](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-september-2024/): September is National Preparedness Month. - [Saluting Trust newsletter October 2024](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-october-2024/): Tips and insights for October. - [Saluting Trust newsletter November 2024](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-october-2024-2/): Tips for the military community - [Saluting Trust Newsletter December 2024](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-december-2024/): Articles and tips for the holiday season. Read the latest issue. Subscribe to Saluting Trust - [Saluting Trust newsletter August 2024](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-august-2024/): Includes tips for National Financial Awareness day and much more. - [BBB Institute Quarterly Newsletter (Dec. 2024)](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/bbb-institute-quarterly-newsletter-dec-2024/): The latest updates from BBB Institute for fourth quarter 2024. - [BBB Institute Quarterly Newsletter Jan-March 2025](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/bbb-institute-quarterly-newsletter-jan-march-2025/): Institute updates from the first quarter - [Saluting Trust Newsletter January 2025](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-january-2025/): Articles and tips to start your new year off right. - [Saluting Trust newsletter February 2025](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-february-2025/): Tax assistance, benefits information, and more can be found in this month's issue. - [Saluting Trust March 2025](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-march-2025/): Benefits information, BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report and more - [BBB Institute Quarterly Newsletter (spring 2024)](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/bbb-institute-quarterly-newsletter-spring-2024/): The latest updates from BBB Institute for third quarter 2024. - [BBB announces Military & Veterans Initiative Advisory Board](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/bbb-announces-military-veterans-initiativeadvisory-board/): Zelle®-sponsored program connects military personnel, their families, and veterans with in-person and virtual education/resources. - [Saluting Trust newsletter July 2024](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-july-2024/): July is Military consumer month. Check out this issue for useful tips and articles. - [2022 BBB Scam Tracker Canadian Risk Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/2022-bbb-scam-tracker-canadian-risk-report/): This report outlines the riskiest scams for Canadians in 2022, based on data from the BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report. - [Saluting Trust newsletter June 2024](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-june-2024/): Read the latest tips and events for June 2024. - [2023 Annual Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/2023-annual-report/): Read about BBB Institute's work in 2023. - [Saluting Trust newsletter May 2024](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-may-2024/): According to our research, military consumers are more susceptible to scams than non-military consumers. BBB Institute works with BBBs to deliver consumer education resources to military personnel, veterans and their families, including Saluting Trust, a monthly e-newsletter for military consumers. Read the latest issue. Subscribe to Saluting Trust - [Saluting Trust newsletter April 2024](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-april-2024/): Read the latest newsletter. - [Saluting Trust Newsletter March 2024](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-march-2024/): Read the latest Saluting Trust for March 2024 - [2019 Scam Tracker Risk Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/2019-scam-tracker-risk-report/) - [2022 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report (Spanish)](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/2022-bbb-scam-trackersm-risk-report-spanish/): The Spanish-language version of the 2022 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report - [2022 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/2022-bbb-scam-trackersm-risk-report/): Employment scams make a resurgence. Learn about the riskiest scams for 2022. - [2021 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/2021-bbb-scam-trackersm-risk-report/): The 2021 report highlights scam data based on submissions to BBB Scam Tracker. - [2020 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/2020-bbb-scam-trackersm-risk-report/): The 2020 report highlights scam data based on submissions to BBB Scam Tracker. - [BBB Institute Quarterly Newsletter (winter 2024)](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/bbb-institute-quarterly-newsletter-winter-2024/): The latest news and updates from BBB Institute - [2023 BBB Canada Risk Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/2023-bbb-canada-risk-report/): The report includes insights about riskiest scam types, who is being targeted, and which scams have the greatest impact. The report is compiled from scam reports submitted to BBB Scam Tracker by Canadian consumers in 2023. READ AND DOWNLOAD THE REPORT BELOW. - [2023 Risk Report highlights - older adults](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/2023-risk-report-highlights-older-adults/): Key findings from the 2023 Scam Tracker Risk Report about how scams impact older adults - [2023 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/2023-bbb-scam-tracker-risk-report/): Investment scams, including those involving cryptocurrency, are now the riskiest scam type, according to the latest BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report. More than 80 percent of people who were targeted by this scam type reported losing money to BBB Scam Tracker. It also had the second highest median dollar loss at $3,800. - [2023 Risk Report highlights - young adults](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/2023-risk-report-highlights-young-adults/): Key findings from the 2023 Scam Tracker Risk Report about how scams impact ages 18-24. - [BBB Institute Quarterly Newsletter: Spring 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/bbb-institute-quarterly-newsletter-spring-2023/): The latest news and updates from BBB Institute - [Targeting Our Youth (highlights sheet)](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/targeting-our-youth-highlights-sheet/): This informative one-sheet contains key findings and statistics from our research report Targeting our youth: How scams are impacting ages 18-24. Read the full report. - [Scams and Your Small Business (2018)](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/scams-and-your-small-business-2018/): BBB Scam Tracker data provides insights on scams targeting small businesses. - [Military Consumers & Marketplace Trust: An Analysis of Marketplace Challenges Facing the Military Community (2019)](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/military-consumers-marketplace-trust-an-analysis-of-marketplace-challenges-facing-the-military-community-2019/): Analysis of scams impacting service members, veterans and military families. - [2021 Online Purchase Scams Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/2021-online-purchase-scams-report/): Understanding online purchase scams. - [Video: Impersonation Scams-What are Scammers Telling You?](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/video-impersonation-scams-what-are-scammers-telling-you/): What are scammers telling you? Learn more about impersonation scams. - [Video: Digital Payment Scams-Authority Figures](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/video-digital-payment-scams-authority-figures/): Can you recognize some of the red flags that can help you spot digital payment scams? - [Video: Impersonation Scams-Has your account been accessed?](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/video-impersonation-scams-has-your-account-been-accessed/): Has your account been accessed? Scammers want you to think so. Learn more about impersonation scams. - [Video: Impersonation Scams-Don't recognize an order? Don't Click!](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/video-impersonation-scams-dont-recognize-an-order-dont-click/): Receive an update on an order you don’t recognize? Don’t click! Learn more about impersonation scams. - [Video: Impersonation Scams-Contacted by Scammers? You're not alone.](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/video-impersonation-scams-contacted-by-scammers-youre-not-alone/): Contacted by scammers? You’re not alone. Learn more about impersonation scams. - [Video: Digital Payment Scams-Urgency](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/video-digital-payment-scams-urgency/): Can you recognize some of the red flags that can help you spot digital payment scams? - [Video: Digital Payment Scams-Upfront Payments](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/video-digital-payment-scams-upfront-payments/): Can you recognize some of the red flags that can help you spot digital payment scams? - [Video: Digital Payment Scams-Too Good To Be True](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/video-digital-payment-scams-too-good-to-be-true/): Can you recognize some of the red flags that can help you spot digital payment scams? - [BBB Institute Quarterly Newsletter: Fall 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/bbb-institute-quarterly-newsletter-fall-2023/): The latest news and updates from BBB Institute - [Exposed to Scams: What Separates Victims from Non-Victims?](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/exposed-to-scams-what-separates-victims-from-non-victims/): This collaborative report explores the cognitive, behavioral and attitudinal differences between victims and non-victims. - [Ask Why. Verify.](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/ask-why-verify-tip-sheet/): An informative one-pager to help protect yourself from Impersonation Scams. Ask Why. Verify. - [Watch Out For Red Flags (Spanish-language tip sheet)](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/watch-out-for-red-flags-tipsheet-spanish-language/): An informative one-pager with tips to avoid the "red flags" of fraud. Slow Down. Stay Aware. Watch Out For Red Flags. - [Watch Out For Red Flags](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/watch-out-for-red-flags-tipsheet/): An informative one-pager with tips to avoid the "red flags" of fraud. Slow Down. Stay Aware. Watch Out For Red Flags. - [2018 Annual Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/2018-annual-report/): BBB Institute's annual report for 2018 - [2019 Annual Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/2019-annual-report/): BBB Institute's annual report for 2019 - [2021 Annual Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/2021-annual-report/): BBB Institute's annual report for 2021 - [2022 Annual Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/2022-annual-report/): BBB Institute's latest annual report highlights our work in 2022 - [Building Better Together: BBB Mission and Impact Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/building-better-together-bbb-mission-and-impact-report/): BBB Institute and IABBB used feedback collected from our stakeholders to help us track our progress and our impact. - [Cracking the Invulnerability Illusion: Stereotypes, Optimism Bias, and the Way Forward for Marketplace Scam Education (2016)](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/cracking-the-invulnerability-illusion-stereotypes-optimism-bias-and-the-way-forward-for-marketplace-scam-education-2016/): Understanding stereotypes and misperceptions around scam victimization - [Employment Scams Report (2020)](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/employment-scams-report-2020/): This report provides a deep dive into employment scams. - [Exposed to Scams: Can Challenging Consumers’ Beliefs Protect them from Fraud? (2021)](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/exposed-to-scams-can-challenging-consumers-beliefs-protect-them-from-fraud-2021/): How we perceive the world can have an impact on the ways we interact with scams. - [Targeting Our Youth: How Scams are Impacting Ages 18-24](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/targeting-our-youth-how-scams-are-impacting-ages-18-24/): This report examines how this age group is targeted and how they are impacted by scams. - [Start With Trust® Online: The 2022 Online Scams Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/start-with-trust-online-the-2022-online-scams-report/): New insights about online purchase and impersonation scams. - [Saluting Trust Newsletter September 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-september-2023/): Saluting Trust newsletter for September 2023 - [Saluting Trust Newsletter October 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-october-2023/): Saluting Trust newsletter for October 2023 - [Saluting Trust Newsletter November 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-november-2023/): Saluting Trust newsletter for November 2023 - [Saluting Trust Newsletter May 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-may-2023/): Saluting Trust newsletter for May 2023 - [Saluting Trust Newsletter March 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-march-2023/): Saluting Trust newsletter for March 2023 - [Saluting Trust Newsletter June 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-june-2023/): Saluting Trust newsletter for June 2023 - [Saluting Trust Newsletter July 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-july-2023/): Saluting Trust newsletter for July 2023 - [Saluting Trust Newsletter February 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-february-2023/): Saluting Trust newsletter for February 2023 - [Saluting Trust Newsletter August 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-august-2023/): Saluting Trust newsletter for August 2023 - [Saluting Trust Newsletter January 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-january-2023/): Saluting Trust newsletter for January 2023 - [Saluting Trust Newsletter February 2024](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-february-2024/): According to our research, military consumers are more susceptible to scams than non-military consumers. BBB Institute works with BBBs to deliver consumer education resources to military personnel, veterans and their families, including Saluting Trust, a monthly e-newsletter for military consumers. Read the latest issue. Subscribe to Saluting Trust - [Saluting Trust Newsletter April 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/saluting-trust-newsletter-april-2023/): Saluting Trust newsletter for April 2023 - [Online Purchase Scams Report (2020)](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/online-purchase-scams-report-2020/): Understanding online purchase scams. - [2020 Annual Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/2020-annual-report/): BBB Institute's annual report for 2020 - [Fighting Fraud 101](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resources/fighting-fraud-101/): You can help protect your family and friends by recognizing how investment fraudsters operate and by reporting suspicious sales pitches and actual scams. ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/category/uncategorized/) - [Scam Prevention](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/category/scam-prevention/) - [BBB Institute updates](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/category/bbb-institute-updates/) - 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[pcs](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/tag/pcs/) - [rental scams](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/tag/rental-scams/) - [military scams](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/tag/military-scams/) - [small business](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/tag/small-business/) - [smb](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/tag/smb/) - [payroll services](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/tag/payroll-services/) - [SJLC](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/tag/sjlc/) - [Scam Justice Legal Clinic](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/tag/scam-justice-legal-clinic/) - [BBB Institute programs](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/tag/bbb-institute-programs/) ## Dates - [2022](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/2022/) - [2021](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/2021/) - [2020](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/2020/) - [2019](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/2019/) - [2018](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/2018/) - [2017](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/2017/) - [2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/2023/) - [2016](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/2016/) - [November 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/november-2023/) - [October 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/october-2023/) - [September 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/september-2023/) - [August 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/august-2023/) - [July 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/july-2023/) - [June 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/june-2023/) - [May 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/may-2023/) - [April 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/april-2023/) - [March 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/march-2023/) - [February 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/february-2023/) - [January 2023](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/january-2023/) - [2024](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/2024/) - [march 2024](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/march-2024/) - [May 2024](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/may-2024/) - [June 2024](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/june-2024/) - [July 2024](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/july-2024/) - [august 2024](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/august-2024/) - [2025](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/2025/) - [2026](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/resource_date/2026/) ## Topics - [BBB Institute](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/topic/bbb-institute/) - [BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/topic/bbb-scam-tracker-risk-report/) - [Scams and Fraud](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/topic/scams-and-fraud/) - [Military and Veterans](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/topic/military-and-veterans/) - [Saluting Trust](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/topic/saluting-trust/) - [Small Businesses](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/topic/small-businesses/) - [Awareness Campaigns](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/topic/awareness-campaigns/) - [One-pagers](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/topic/one-pagers/) - [BBB Institute newsletter](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/topic/bbb-institute-newsletter/) - [Quarterly newsletter](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/topic/quarterly-newsletter/) - [annual report](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/topic/annual-report/) - [Press release](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/topic/press-release/) ## Programs - [Quarterly newsletter](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/program/quarterly-newsletter/) - [BBB Institute newsletter](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/program/bbb-institute-newsletter/) ## Content Types - [Annual reports](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/content_type/annual-reports/) - [Research Reports](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/content_type/research-reports/) - [Newsletters](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/content_type/newsletters/) - [Tip Sheets](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/content_type/tip-sheets/) - [Videos](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/content_type/videos/) - [BBB Institute](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/content_type/bbb-institute/) - [Press release](https://bbbmarketplacetrust.org/blog/content_type/press-release/)