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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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05/09/2013
BBB is urging all consumers and businesses to pay close attention to a Cyber Security Advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 browser(IE8)
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05/02/2013
May is National Moving Month: BBB and AMSA
Offer Tips for Safe, Secure Move
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04/16/2013
At least one poorly-conceived charity scam has already emerged in the wake of the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday, and more are likely.
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04/12/2013
BBB tips for filing last-minute taxes before the April 15 deadline
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04/03/2013
BBB tips on making a wise choice for your child’s summer camp activities
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03/18/2013
BBB advises consumers to get a contract in writing & set clear expectations
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01/09/2013
The Better Business Bureau investigates thousands of scams every year, and this past year launched two websites to help consumers figure out which offers are real and which ones are possibly frauds.
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01/02/2013
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — The holidays are over and consumers are turning their thoughts toward making 2013 better than 2012. According to USA.gov, one of the most common New Years’ resolutions is to get fit. Gyms and fitness centers are more than happy to accommodate, offering countless promotions and deals to get people through the door and into a contract.
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12/18/2012
In the wake of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, the national charity monitoring arm of the Better Business Bureau, cautions donors
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10/11/2012
Little Rock, AR – October 11, 2012 – Better Business Bureau and Western Union today launched BBB Scam Stopper, an education campaign to help consumers in the United States and Canada avoid common scams that con artists use to commit consumer fraud.
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08/06/2012
The damage caused by natural disasters such as tornadoes, hail, and wind storms can often bring out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a crisis also brings out persons who take advantage of those who have already been victimized. Some of the most common “after-disasters” scams involve home repairs, clean-up efforts, heating and cooling equipment, and flood-damaged cars. The people who perpetrate theses scams are called ‘Storm Chasers’.
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07/27/2012
A new round of spam emails are again capitalizing on Better Business Bureau’s name. This time, the emails claim that BBB is giving away $1,000 Visa gift cards, and consumers just need to fill out an online survey to collect the cash.
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07/27/2012
Carrie Hurt, Council of Better Business Bureaus, appears on Fox Business. Speaking on the evolution of the BBB and some of the biggest complaints BBB sees today.
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07/26/2012
Better Business Bureau (BBB) executives and guests will visit the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and ring The Closing Bell to celebrate the organization’s 100thanniversary.
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