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05/02/2012
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans. BBB is urging consumers and donors to be on the lookout for deals that seem too good to be true, and for disreputable charities.
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05/02/2012
It’s almost Mother’s Day! Whether you are ordering flowers, shopping for custom jewelry, or arranging for a special spa day, be a smart consumer. BBB sees lots of scams that focus on holiday shopping, and is warning consumers to proceed with caution before falling victim to a Mother’s Day scam.
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12/20/2011
The death of North Korea’s Kim Jong-Il had inspired spammers to take advantage of people’s natural curiosity, Fox News reports. The news network even suggests the North Korea government might be trying to profit from the demise of the “Dear Leader.”
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11/02/2010
ATM skimming is a growing problem. Here are a few easy steps consumers can take to protect themselves from becoming the next victim.
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11/02/2010
Competition for holiday jobs can be fierce. The Better Business Bureau recommends applying early and taking steps to put your best foot forward.
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09/20/2010
Regardless of what door-to-door sellers are selling, protect your home and your wallet by confirming their credentials.
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09/15/2010
The housing market in the United States may not be thriving, but business is booming for foreclosure rescue and loan modification scammers.
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09/01/2010
The Better Business Bureau warns that some modeling agencies are just trying to make a fast buck and don’t deliver on promises of fame and fortune.
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07/22/2010
On July 1st, new rules went into effect concerning overdrafts on debit or ATM cards. The change gives consumers the ability to choose what happens when you make a charge and don’t have enough money in the account.
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07/22/2010
Have you gotten a forwarded email that says all cell phone numbers are going to go public and you will be spammed by unwanted sales calls? Actually, it’s not going to happen.
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06/01/2010
Every summer, Better Business Bureau receives troubling complaints from consumers who purchased meat from door-to-door salesmen and were dissatisfied with the quality or even claim to have gotten food poisoning.
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06/01/2010
While the economy improves, banks are still reticent about lending to small business owners and Better Business Bureau recommends developing a solid business plan to earn the bank’s trust and increase your chances of landing a loan.
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05/03/2010
The next phase of the 2010 Census begins in May and roughly 700,000 Census takers will start knocking on the doors of households that did not return their census form through the mail. BBB encourages anyone who didn’t return their form in the mail to prepare for a visit from a Census taker by learning what to expect and how to identify scammers.
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04/07/2009
With unemployment rates climbing to double digits in some states, job hunters are turning out in record numbers at job fairs hoping to make a good impression and get back into the workforce. Competition for landing a job can be fierce and Better Business Bureau is offering advice on how job hunters can make a strong impression and position themselves as the candidate of choice with potential employers.
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01/01/2008
If you’ve ever locked yourself out of your car or home, you know what a hassle it can be. Your first thought is to get someone to help you out of your situation. If a family member or friend can’t deliver a spare set of keys, your next call might be to a local locksmith. But before you make that call, consider this: According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, some locksmiths advertising in your local telephone book may not be local at all. They may not have professional training. What’s more, some of them may use intimidating tactics and overcharge you.
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