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06/13/2013
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payment services, and Better Business Bureau (BBB) today announced efforts to promote awareness of scams that target seniors. June 15th is the United Nations-designated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
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06/12/2013
Chicago, IL – June 12, 2013 – Father’s Day, June 16th, is just around the corner. As families look to celebrate this special day, the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) reminds consumers it’s important to carefully shop for a gift that gives Dad happiness, not troubles.
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06/12/2013
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers of a malware program that locks up your computer and demands you pay a fine or criminal charges will be filed.
The BBB received a call Tuesday afternoon from a local consumer whose daughter's computer was displaying a message from the "FBI" stating she had violated federal law by illegally using or distributing copyright laws and is subject to fines up to $100,000.
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06/05/2013
There are a few things more annoying than junk mail, spam and unsolicited calls and texts messages. Not only are these unwanted communications an annoyance, but they can potentially lead to identity theft.
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05/22/2013
The BBB was contacted by a consumer late last week who received a prize notification informing them they had won the USA/EUROPE SWEEPSTAKES MILLION DOLLAR DRAWS. The letter claims the recipient has won winnings totally $250,000,000.
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05/21/2013
In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma yesterday, and in north Texas last week, Better Business Bureau and BBB Wise Giving Alliance have issued tips to help donors make smart giving decisions and to avoid scams.
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05/20/2013
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.
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05/16/2013
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning local businesses to beware of a yellow page directory invoice being faxed and mailed to area businesses.
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05/10/2013
The rescue this week of three women and a child from a Cleveland home where they were held captive for a decade has gained worldwide attention. Generous donors wishing to help the victims are being cautioned by Better Business Bureau to confirm the legitimacy of all charitable fundraising and crowdfunding efforts.
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05/09/2013
BBB is urging all consumers and businesses to pay close attention to a Cyber Security Advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 browser(IE8)
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05/06/2013
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has received several calls from local elderly consumers concerned with mailings received from Senior Citizens League.
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05/03/2013
Mother’s Day is one of the biggest holidays for gifts, cards, flowers, candy and phone calls. If you’re showing your love with flowers this year, make sure they are on-time and just right.
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05/02/2013
May is National Moving Month: BBB and AMSA
Offer Tips for Safe, Secure Move
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04/16/2013
At least one poorly-conceived charity scam has already emerged in the wake of the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday, and more are likely.
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04/08/2013
Consumers & businesses can bring old credit card statements, IRS tax records, credit card offers, or anything that lists your personal information to be commercially shredded - FREE.
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