Avoid answering calls that claim to be from the Better Business Bureau unless you initiated the contact. Verify the caller’s identity by checking the official BBB website or calling their main number, not the one displayed on your phone. Do not share financial information or agree to pay for “accreditation” or “upgraded listings” on the spot. Scammers often use a polite tone and a familiar name like Terry Short to create urgency. If the call feels like a sales pitch, let it go to voicemail and report the number to your carrier or consumer‑protection agency. Block the number to reduce future interruptions.
A call was received with a fake ID claiming to be from the Better Business Bureau, but it was actually a scam from the number 713-341-6136
Inquiring about potential consequences for non-payment is crucial, especially in situations involving financial obligations.
Some lady, supposedly named Terry or Kerry Short, contacted me claiming she recived my name from her president, she wanted to know if i was intrested in ther Accredited Business Program, i declinded, i think they were gonna ask me for alot of money
Accreditation as a BBB member was offered for over $500, raising suspicions.
When the Better Business Bureau contacts you trying to sell an upgraded listing, it's a clear attempt to make a profit, undermining the credibility of their business profiles.
It is unlikely that the BBB would call to sell a product, especially considering the lack of clarity about what product would be sold
Apparently, the BBB is behind this number, attempting to sell their product, which initialy costs $400.00
A woman claiming to be Terry Short from the Better Business Bureau called and stated that she needed to discuss a review with the business owner. However, when the owner tried to return her call, it was disconected after a few rings.
The caller was inquiring about our buisness owner, although it's unclear if it was related to a BBB report or a solicitation
A man, identifying himself as a representative of the Better Business Bureau, requested a callback for a business review.