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05/14/2013
Apparent bargain-priced vacations may be presenting only a portion of the customer-cost story. The Better Business Bureau advises consumers to carefully investigate and compare vacation plans, as well as ask questions about extra fees that could significantly impact your vacation budget.
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04/13/2013
BBB tips for filing last-minute taxes before the April 15 deadline
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03/12/2013
Better Business Bureau celebrated its Centennial year by ringing the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington Cemetery, and helping a record-breaking number of consumers across the United States and Canada.
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12/12/2012
The holiday season inspires people to reach out and give to those less fortunate. Although charities accept donations year-round, close to 40 percent of a charity’s annual contributions are received in the last few weeks of the year. Before giving time, treasures or talent this holiday season, Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to give wisely.
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12/12/2012
Get Educated, Get Ho-Ho-Home Safely
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11/14/2012
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday – aka Thanksgiving weekend – are just a few weeks away.Is your business ready?
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11/14/2012
According to the National Retail Federation, retailers are expected to hire between 585,000 and 625,000 seasonal workers this holiday season. Better Business Bureau recommends applicants apply early, research potential employers and be cautious of fraudulent job offerings.
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10/11/2012
A recent study published by Carnegie Mellon University Cylab, a cybersecurity research center, found that children were targeted by identity thieves 51 times more frequently than adults. Better Business Bureau encourages parents to regularly monitor their children’s credit report to prevent devastating damage to their future.
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09/17/2012
The names of prominent banks, such as Bank of America and Wells Fargo, are fraudulently being used in an attempt to steal consumers personal information. Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to never provide personal information to anyone you do not know.
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08/20/2012
Small businesses and consumers across the country are falling victim to the latest email phishing scam that exploits BBB’s name. The campaign that started yesterday was the second biggest phishing scam in the country.
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08/13/2012
Rod Davis of Council of Better Business Bureau speaks about protecting yourself from bogus movers.
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07/27/2012
Better Business Bureau executives and guests will visit the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and ring The Closing Bell to celebrate the organization’s 100th anniversary.
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07/26/2012
Customers who bought into phone solicitations for magazine subscriptions from Coastal Readers Service, Inc. of Dallas, TX, are now complaining to BBB that the business deceptively trapped them into multi-year contracts and is sending bills that often exceed $1,000 in charges.
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07/10/2012
A nationwide scam has arrived in our area. Consumers in the area are being led to believe that President Obama and the Federal Government have passed a stimulus plan to pay the bills of consumers up to $1,000.00
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06/14/2012
Security, privacy would be highest priorities for businesses and charities using .bbb Internet addresses
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