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12/12/2012
While the holiday season can bring out the best in people, it can also bring out those pesky Grinches looking to taking advantage of our festive spirit. Better Business Bureau is warning of the following five most common holiday scams that could ruin your holiday cheer if you’re not careful:
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12/07/2012
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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10/18/2012
Sorting out the truth on environmental claims could be a lot easier now that the Federal Trade Commission has come out with revised “green guides” for companies, the BBB says.
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10/17/2012
With Christmas being closer than what we want to admit, many people are looking for extra money to pay for those gifts.
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10/12/2012
The BBB advises consumers to determine whether a product in pink packaging actually benefits breast cancer charities and whether the charity meets BBB standards.
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09/28/2012
In the past 12 months, Better Business Bureau has received more than 4,000 complaints nationally against towing companies. BBB advises consumers to know the laws and pay attention to where they park to avoid costly towing ordeals.
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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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07/23/2012
While there is currently no foolproof way for consumers to stop these calls except for changing telephone numbers, Connecticut BBB has some suggestions to help prevent and stop them.
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06/08/2012
The Better Business Bureau has tips that can help shoppers avoid scams when buying Father's Day gifts.
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06/04/2012
The Better Business Bureau advises students and their parents to be wary of websites, seminars or other schemes that promise to find scholarships, grants or financial aid packages for a fee.
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04/26/2012
The Consumer Fraud Task Force warns consumers to be alert for phishing scams, which may use the names of well-known businesses or government agencies to steal personal information and commit ID theft.
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02/20/2012
Spring is on the way which means many families and students will be looking to take a quick vacation during spring break. Whether jetting to Cancun or taking off for Disneyland, Better Business Bureau advises consumers to make travel arrangements through trustworthy travel agencies.
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07/28/2011
The summer months are a popular time for talent and modeling search promotion companies to solicit local events through radio and direct mail advertising. With many children home from school, Better Business Bureau warns not all modeling and talent searches deliver on promises of fame and fortune.
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05/26/2011
The, a business that entices parents to spend thousands of dollars for help in getting their children into show business, appears to be bringing its "once in a lifetime opportunity" back to St. Louis.
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02/10/2011
Having recently witnessed one of my customer support team keep her cool with an aggressive customer on the other end of the line, it occurred to me that you can train and train and train your team, bu
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