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05/22/2013
For Immediate Release - May 22, 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. As Memorial Day approaches, the Better Business Bureau urges consumers and donors to be aware of scammers that feed off the military.
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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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05/10/2013
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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05/04/2013
FCC 'Bill Shock' Rules Require Alerts About Overages for cell phone users - April 17, 2013 announcement.
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04/18/2013
For Immediate Release– April 17, 2013 – Within hours of the Boston Marathon bombing, dozens of websites were registered with domain names referencing the tragedy, including bostonmarathondonations.com, bostonmarathonvictimfund.com and bostonmarathonattack.com. A fake Boston Marathon twitter account claiming to donate $1 for every retweet was also reported. BBB cautions donors about potential red flags concerning tragedy-related philanthropy.
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03/26/2013
For Immediate Release March
25, 2013 Planning
to move? You may go searching online for a
convenient way to notify the Postal Service of your address change and make arrangements for mail
forwarding. If you do, Better Business Bureau wants to be sure the website really belongs to the Postal
Service.
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02/20/2013
For Immediate Release – February 19, 2013 – Criminals using the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes as a ruse to convince consumers to pay hefty fees have been reported in the Cleveland area.
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02/12/2013
For Immediate Release – February 12, 2013 - Valentine’s Day is an opportune time for scammers to use romance (or the search for it) as bait for various frauds. Better Business Bureau is urging consumers to proceed with caution before letting their hearts – and their money – get stolen.
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02/06/2013
BBB is advising local businesses to hang up on callers claiming to be from The Illuminating Company or other utility who demand an immediate payment to avoid having electricity shut off.
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01/07/2013
According to the National Clearinghouse for Long Term Care Information, long term care is “a range of services and supports you may need to meet your health or personal needs over a long period of time.” These services fall into two major categories:
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01/07/2013
With cold and flu season upon us, the transfer of germs and illness in the workplace increases. Better Business Bureau advises business owners to take initiative in preventing the spread of illness.
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01/04/2013
January 4, 2012 - Consumers in the Greater Cleveland area filed over 8,200 complaints with BBB’s nationwide in 2012.
Consumers report a “disconnect” with cell phone services.
Cell phones and related services topped the list and generated just over 650 complaints from local consumers last year. This isn’t surprising considering that cell phone ownership continues to grow. Pew Research Center reported recently that 85% of adults own a cell phone.
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12/19/2012
In the wake of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, there are reports of fraudulent solicitations seeking donations on behalf of the victims. Better Business Bureau cautions donors about potential red flags in fund raising to help Newtown and to be aware of the different circumstances that often emerge in tragedy-related philanthropy.
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12/13/2012
For Immediate Release – December 13, 2012 - Gift cards make excellent presents, especially during the holidays when you’re unsure of what to buy for a family member or friend. But like everything else, gift cards may have hidden fees and strings attached. It’s important to read the fine print before buying and giving.
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12/12/2012
Over the river and through the woods is not nearly as close as it used to be; and if trends reflect AAA's 2011 estimates, approximately 91 million people will travel at least 50 miles over the holidays. Better Business Bureau is reminding potential travelers to watch out for common scams.
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