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02/03/2012
Don't spend more than might be necessary during an emotionally-charged time. Follow Better Business Bureau's advice for navigating the funeral process.
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11/29/2011
As cyber sales go into full force around Thanksgiving, Better Business Bureau says lookout for unrealistic sales and advertisements.
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11/01/2011
Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting their child write to a Dear Santa webste this holiday season.
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10/03/2011
The current economy has left many shoppers on a budget and searching for more affordable methods of paying for big-ticket items and holiday gifts. This holiday season, many families will be turning to alternate forms of payment to make ends meet. With many stores offering layaway services, Better Business Bureau is offering advice on how to use this payment plan in lieu of credit cards.
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06/21/2011
The first tell-tale sign that a child has been the victim of identity theft could be a credit card solicitation in the child’s name arriving in the mailbox, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns.
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04/13/2011
Just days after millions of email addresses were stolen from Epsilon, a major email serving firm, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is seeing one of the first phishing scams derived from the breach.
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02/28/2011
A new year means a new scam, this time, targeting cell phone users. Like traditional “phishing,” “smishing” schemers often pose as banks or lottery sweepstakes asking customers to contact them immediately about a pressing issue that needs to be discussed.
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01/31/2011
Looking for love online or through a traditional dating service may seem like an easy way to spice up your social life, but consumers tell the Better Business Bureau (BBB) that some services have left them frustrated and disappointed.
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01/31/2011
Knowing where your kids are can be a full time job. Knowing where they are online—which websites they’re visiting and who they’re talking to—is even harder, but is no less important.
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01/31/2011
As a part of National Consumer Protection Week, BBB recommends five easy steps you can take to become a smart shopper and savvy consumer.
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09/01/2010
If a debt collector is contacting you about a debt you know you don’t owe, explaining your case can be an uphill battle. The Better Business Bureau recommends five steps to fight back.
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08/17/2010
More changes to the rules for credit card companies are on the way, effective August 22nd. These changes will affect penalty fees and rate increases on your credit card account.
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04/01/2010
Before the iPad was released, scammers were devising ways to take advantage of early adopters. Better Business Bureau warns eager shoppers to avoid offers to become a “tester” and get a free iPad.
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02/01/2010
BBB encourages taxpayers to use caution when selecting tax preparation help or they may get hit with headaches and mounting fines and fees if the return isn’t correct or filed late.
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01/01/2008
If you’ve ever locked yourself out of your car or home, you know what a hassle it can be. Your first thought is to get someone to help you out of your situation. If a family member or friend can’t deliver a spare set of keys, your next call might be to a local locksmith. But before you make that call, consider this: According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, some locksmiths advertising in your local telephone book may not be local at all. They may not have professional training. What’s more, some of them may use intimidating tactics and overcharge you.
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