BBB Tip: Save money and avoid scammers this back-to-school season

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – Another summer season is winding down to a close as children and parents across the nation prepare themselves for another school year following the summer break. This year, families are expected to spend $38.8 billion on back-to-school shopping and supplies. At 57%, more than half of consumers have planned to do most of their shopping online, providing an opportunity for scammers and fraudulent businesses to reach a broad audience. As the beginning of the school year approaches, Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to be wary of online scams while crossing off items on their back-to-school shopping list.Related Stories “Online purchase scams are one of the most common types of scam consumers encounter every year,” said Heather Massey, vice president of communications and community relations for BBB serving the Heart of Texas. “Scammers know the shopping habits and trends of consumers, as well as their desire to find the best deal by comparatively shopping online. As the back-to-school shopping season picks up, we encourage online shoppers to take their time and verify deals or promotions to help avoid losing money or putting their banking information at risk.”Of the $1.5 million Texas consumers reported losing to...