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03/27/2012
More than 1,000 internet shoppers nationwide – including several local consumers – said they never received discounts purchased from Texas-based SaveMore.com.
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03/02/2012
For Immediate Release – March 1, 2012 - BBB is offering savvy consumers seven important tips to celebrate the 14th Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW). Sign-up here to receive a BBB tip a day on the latest consumer topics.
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02/29/2012
Thinking of using a Tax Preparation Service this Year?
BBB Offers Tips to Avoid Unhappy Returns
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01/27/2012
With the Super Bowl just around the corner, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the alert for knock-off team jerseys, counterfeit memorabilia and phony game tickets.
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01/24/2012
Consumers in the Greater Cleveland area filed over 8,500 complaints with BBB’s nationwide in 2011, a slight increase over 2010. A diverse range of industries made the top ten.
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01/03/2012
For Immediate Release – January 3, 2012 - Better Business Bureau investigates thousands of scams every year, from the latest gimmicks to schemes as old as the hills. Our new Scam Source (www.bbb.org/scam) is a comprehensive resource on scam investigations from BBBs around the country, with tips from BBB, law enforcement and others. You can sign up to receive our Scam Alerts by email, and you can also be a scam detective yourself by reporting scams you’ve discovered.
We’ve divided scams up into nine major categories and picked the top scam in each.
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12/09/2011
Better Business Bureau is issuing an urgent scam alert to local businesses about an e-mail that looks like it is from BBB. Businesses nationwide contacted BBB’s today after receiving an e-mail with the subject line, “BBB Case #64168176 (or other combination of numbers).” A sample is reprinted below.
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11/22/2011
Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, has officially replaced Black Friday as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. Shopping online means avoiding the crowds, but it also opens up the buyer to attacks from scammers and hackers.
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11/09/2011
Veterans Day is one where we take time to honor those who have served our country. It’s also a time when scammers come out to take advantage of our veterans and active duty military personnel. BBB wants to make sure those who serve us do not become victims of fraud.
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10/31/2011
Winter storms have already affected northeastern states and will be visiting us soon. Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns homeowners to make wise choices when selecting a snow removal service. Each year, BBB hears from unhappy consumers who hired unreliable snowplowing businesses and find themselves stranded during heavy snowfalls.
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08/31/2011
For Immediate Release – August 29, 2011 – With gold near an all-time high, many consumers hope to cash in on their unwanted or unused gold jewelry, coins, and other items. This can be a lucrative source of extra cash, but a BBB investigation dramatically illustrates that sellers should shop around to get a good price for their gold pieces, and not rely on a seller’s claim to be offering the best prices.
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08/31/2011
For Immediate Release - August 26 2011 – Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about phony threatening collection calls being made to local residents.
A man who lives in Brooklyn, Ohio, told BBB he was contacted by someone claiming to be from CashNetUSA. The caller threatened legal action over a payday loan that was never paid off. The caller claimed the loan had been electronically deposited in the consumer’s account but couldn’t provide the loan amount or when it was obtained. Scarier yet, the caller had the consumer’s Social Security number and bank account information.
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08/31/2011
For Immediate Release – Aug. 24, 2011 – College students often have many responsibilities to manage when it comes to school, work and their social lives, which means identity theft and credit ratings often take a back seat to other priorities. However, Better Business Bureau warns that young adults are particularly vulnerable to identity theft and related crimes.
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08/08/2011
For Immediate Release – August 4, 2011 - BBB cautions consumers to watch out for a business that is deceptively charging fees to use BBB complaint resolution services.
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08/02/2011
For Immediate Release – August 2, 2011 - Looking for a job? You’re not alone. With unemployment at a soaring rate of 9.2%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, many job hunters are turning to online job boards to post their resume and search for jobs. Better Business Bureau is warning job seekers to proceed with caution before sharing their personal qualifications and inquiring about jobs found online.
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