"If you're worried because you think that someone may have been trying to take out a loan in your name, pull up your credit reports and see if you see any suspicious activity there," said Yates.

Scammers are creating fake customer service accounts on social media to steal personal information, warns the Better Business Bureau.

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BBB reminds consumers to use extra caution when publicly posting on social media to resolve an issue with a business. With impostor scams on the rise, fraudsters are creating fake customer support ...