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11/19/2009
The federal government recently announced the creation of a rebate program for consumers looking to purchase new energy-efficient appliances. While many of the details of the program are still yet to be determined, Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance to consumers who might be interested in taking advantage of the program
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11/11/2009
The FBI has issued a warning to businesses and job-seekers to beware of fraudulent online money transfers being processed in their name.
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11/11/2009
A letter sent to the St. Louis Science Center claimed that 'John Doe' had won $85,000 in a Canadian lottery. Science Center officials immediately suspected a scam. Some consumers aren't so savvy.
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11/04/2009
Better Business Bureau offers advice to shoppers on how to avoid getting ripped off when searching for bargains and hard-to-find presents through online auctions.
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11/04/2009
Retailers and manufacturers are changing the way they issue rebates and Better Business Bureau advises that it’s more important than ever to read the fine print when filing for a rebate.
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11/04/2009
BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores.
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11/02/2009
Praying on love and concern of grandparents, con artists are making calls impersonating a grandchild in a distressed situation.
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11/02/2009
With layaway experiencing a comeback, your Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance on how to use this old fashioned payment plan in lieu of credit cards.
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10/26/2009
Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative report shows marked progress in 2008 through self-regulation.
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10/21/2009
MoneyGram to Pay $18 Million to Settle FTC Charges That it Allowed its Money Transfer System To Be Used for Fraud. Company Also Required to Implement Comprehensive Anti-Fraud Program and to Monitor its Agents
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10/16/2009
Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an e-mail confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with BBB about a business. The malicious e-mails first came to the attention of BBB on Thursday, October 15.
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10/14/2009
BBB advises citizens to cooperate carefully in order to avoid becoming a victim of possible census-related scams.
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10/14/2009
The Metro New York BBB is handling restitution funds for the NY State Attorney General arising from settlement agreements the AG reached with a number of online electronics businesses.
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10/13/2009
Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB) is partnering with the National Foundation of Credit Counseling (NFCC) in launching the 2nd annual National Protect Your Identity Week (PYIW) October 17 – 24, 2009. This event coincides with BBB’s Secure Your ID Day to be held on October 17, 2009.
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