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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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05/09/2013
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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05/06/2013
The BBB is advising consumers to beware of phishing emails disguised as sources of cut-rate gifts for Mother's Day
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04/29/2013
The BBB is now accepting résumés for an entry level complaint specialist.
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04/17/2013
April 17, 2013-The BBB serving Northeast Florida and The Southeast Atlantic has received multiple inquiries about a company calling itself Overstock Clearance Center. The company website, www.overstockclearancecenter.com claims to sell generators, fitness equipment and children’s play sets at deeply discounted prices. Inquirers state that they have responded to craigslist ads and then are directed to the company website. The website advertises that the company is a BBB Accredited Business and that they have an A+ rating with the BBB, both of which are untruths.
The company requires that payments to be made through Green Dot MoneyPak or Google checkout, which gives consumers no recourse in the case that no goods are received. There is no address listed on the website although they claim to ship from Brunswick, Georgia. When researching the website BBB found that they are registered as a domain by proxy out of Scranton, PA. BBB has been unable to locate contact information for the w
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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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04/08/2013
BBB advises consumers on how to protect their Bluetooth devices from hacking scams
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04/08/2013
During Financial Literacy Month in April, Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to keep track of their credit reports to help prevent identity theft.
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04/08/2013
The BBB is warning consumers and businesses that Glenn Jessen, a roofer fined millions for failing to fix roofs in Colorado, is now working with roofing companies run by his relatives in Missouri.
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04/05/2013
The BBB partnering with KSHB, Commerce Bank, Shred It and Kids TLC to help area consumers safely dispose of their sensitive documents. 3 box/bag limit.
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03/28/2013
Consumers have filed more than 160 complaints against Midwest Circulation of Cameron, Mo., with the BBB, saying they were duped by the firm's door-to-door salespeople.
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03/25/2013
Waiting till you’re locked out of your home, office or car is not the best time to find a locksmith.
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03/12/2013
The BBB urges caution when dealing with Jeffrey Wolfson, Wolfson Company LLC or 5 Star Contractor Leads. Wolfson has been charged in a contracting scheme he operated after the Joplin tornado in 2011.
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03/07/2013
You’ve been working on getting your financial information together for your tax return. Which papers should you keep?
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03/05/2013
Scams and identity thefts are particularly prevalent risks during tax time.
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