The Better Business Bureau has released it List of Top 10 Scams and Rip-Offs of 2009

1. Stimulus/Government Grant Scams

2. Robocalls

3. Lottery/Sweepstakes Scam

4. Job Hunter Scam

5. Google Work from Home Scam

6. Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue/Debt Assistance

7. Mystery Shopping

8. Over-Payment Scams

9. Phishing e-mails/H1N1 spam

10. Acai Supplements and Other "Free" Trial Offers

To learn more about each of these scams go to www.bbb.org.

Consumers or small business owners victimized by a scam can contact their local BBB ((270) 982-1289 or cwilliamson@bbbkyin.org) or file a complaint at www.bbb.org or call 1-800-388-2222. Always research a business with BBB before you sign any contracts or hand over any money.

Every honest business has a stake in the Better Business Bureau€™s work. That€™s why your company should be a member of the BBB. Membership gives you "instant" creditability in the marketplace, especially for those new to the area. BRAC will be bringing 1,000s to our community that don€™t know who to trust.