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03/08/2013
Consumers aren’t the only victims of fraud. Every year, thousands of small businesses are targets of fraudulent or deceptive sales practices. Protect your business from scams by learning what to look out for.
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02/05/2013
The BBB offers a checklist to help consumers find the finest quality jewelry at the best value.
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01/29/2013
BBB tips on finding a legitimate, trustworthy tax preparer
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01/16/2013
The BBB is warning consumers to be wary of WBE Management of Orlando, Fla., which uses telemarketing to promote services to reduce credit card payments but has provided little or no services.
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01/02/2013
The holidays are over and consumers are turning their thoughts toward making 2013 better than 2012. According to USA.gov, one of the most common New Years’ resolutions is to get fit. Gyms and fitness centers are more than happy to accommodate, offering countless promotions and deals to get people through the door and into a contract.
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12/21/2012
Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday season.
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12/18/2012
Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers to reports of phony charity solicitations, supposedly on behalf of the families of victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown on Friday.
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11/02/2012
Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on the busiest shopping weekend of the year.
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10/30/2012
The Better Business Bureau is urging donors who want to help victims of Hurricane Sandy to check charities out before they give.
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10/24/2012
According to the National Retail Federation, 170 million Americans will spend approximately $8 billion this year on Halloween candy, pumpkins, decorations and costumes. Better Business Bureau advises consumers to be cautious when shopping for Halloween goodies and be wary of fly-by-night costume vendors.
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08/29/2012
Hurricane Isaac made its second landfall early Wednesday morning, continuing to thrash Louisiana with harsh winds, rain and flooding. While Isaac continues its destructive path, charities may soon begin soliciting for donations to support the relief efforts. With many options available for donors to consider, Better Business Bureau offer tips for donors looking to assist in the relief efforts.
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08/21/2012
Better Business Bureau warns that college-age adults are particularly vulnerable to identity theft and related fraudulent crimes. According to the Consumer Sentinel Network database, 56,689 consumers between the ages of 20 and 29 fell victim to identity theft in 2011. That number accounts for 23 percent of the total number of identity theft complaints reported last year; the largest out of any 10-year age range.
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08/09/2012
The BBB suggests that donors who want to support veterans consider options other than Veterans Relief Network, which uses a St. Louis firm to raise money using sweepstakes.
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07/26/2012
With summer camps ending and school starting soon, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises parents to take plenty of time to find safe, reliable child care that suits their children and schedules.
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07/20/2012
As the school year approaches and summer camps wrap up, many parents will start looking for other child care arrangements. Selecting the right daycare can be one of the more stressful decisions a parent will make. To help calm their nerves, Better Business Bureau encourages parents to do the necessary research when looking for the right daycare.
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