I received three similar versions of the same spam email that claims to be from the BBB or Better Business Bureau. I have posted the three emails below.

The email wants you to click on a link to reply to a “complaint”. The link is directed to an index file on the IP 38.106.32.183. Huge red flag right there as it is not even a link to the proper BBB domain name (bbb.org).

The IP address belongs to a hosting company. Since the link doesn’t resolve anymore, it looks as if the hosting company closed down the account.

I suggest you don’t ever click on links contained in emails, without first hovering over the link and verifying that it is directing you to the correct domain name.

The grammar mistakes in these emails are a dead giveaway. Plus if you search for each of the “employees” names, none actually work for the BBB.

Hello,
The Better Business Bureau has received the above-referenced complaint from one of your clients in respect of their dealings with you.
The detailed information about the consumer’s concern is contained in attached document.
Please give attention to this case and let us know about your point of view.
We kindly ask you to click here to reply this complaint.

We look forward to your urgent attention to this matter.

Faithfully yours,
Paula Tap
Better Business Bureau

Hello,
The Better Business Bureau has been sent the above-referenced complaint from one of your associates concerning their dealings with you.
The detailed information about the consumer’s concern is included in attached file.
Please give attention to this matter and advise us of your standpoint.
We kindly ask you to click here to reply this complaint.

We look forward to your urgent attention to this matter.

Sincerely,
Anita Emil
Better Business Bureau

Hello,
The Better Business Bureau has got the above-referenced complaint from one of your clients in respect of their dealings with you.
The detailed information about the consumer’s concern is contained in enclosed file.
Please review this issue and advise us of your point of view.
We kindly ask you to click here to answer this complaint.

We look forward to your urgent attention to this matter.

Yours faithfully,
Roland Dani
Better Business Bureau