Better Business Bureau Ranks Riskiest Scams

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Better Business Bureau has released new scam rankings.
It’s using a new algorithm to determine which scams are the riskiest.
The Risk Index measures things like exposure, susceptibility and monetary loss.
Here are the top five overall scams:
1. Home Improvement Scams – This one topped the list due to the fact that it’s a face-to-face type scam. Experts say the exposure rate was low, but the susceptibility and loss rate were both high.
2. Fake Check