BBB Report Highlights Riskiest Scams and Growing Fraud Trends

Slow down. Be wary of unexpected messages and offers that create urgency.
Verify independently.Research businesses, employers, sellers and investment opportunities using contact information you find yourself.
Don’t trust familiar names automatically. Scammers frequently impersonate legitimate companies and government agencies.
Protect your money and information. Never provide financial or personal information until you’ve confirmed who you’re dealing with. Continue Reading →

Juliane G. Stautner, 101

Juliane G. Stautner, age 101, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026. Juliane was born in Würzburg, Germany on March 23, 1925, the daughter of Julie Veitinger and Dr. Paul Seisser, Doctor of Law and Doctor of Economics. Juliane attended Sophienschule, a private school for girls. After an internship at a couture dressmaker, she entered a school for teachers of home economics and early childhood education. At the end of WWII, she met Joseph F. Stautner who served with the U.S. Army Counter Intelligence Corps in Europe. Continue Reading →