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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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05/17/2013
BBB in Dallas lists roofers in the Dallas area with a BBB rating of F, the lowest rating. "The time to check out a business is before you sign or pay any money," said Jeannette Kopko of BBB serving Dallas and Northeast Texas.
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05/16/2013
After tornadoes swept through North Texas on May 15, 2013, Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns about scams targeting those in need and those trying to help.
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05/14/2013
Chicago, IL - May 14, 2013 - Apparent bargain-priced vacations may be presenting only a portion of the customer-cost story. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois advises consumers to carefully investigate and compare vacation plans, as well as ask questions about extra fees that could significantly impact your vacation budget.
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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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04/30/2013
BBB finds award notifications for airline tickets or cruises are promotions for high pressure sales pitches for expensive travel clubs that don't deliver promised savings, with costs for promotions.
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04/26/2013
Better Business Bureau and the Washington State Attorney General’s Office are warning of a recent spike in “Timeshare Reseller” scams.
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04/23/2013
Businesses are cooperating with BBB in Dallas to ensure that advertised claims of “Satisfaction Guaranteed” are backed up by appropriate refund policies and disclosures.
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04/19/2013
It took only a few hours for a phony Twitter account claiming to be collecting donations to be set up after the Boston Marathon bombings. Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that it would not be surprising to find scams popping up after the devastating explosion in West, Texas, on April 17, 2013.
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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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04/11/2013
Washington Business Under Fire for Dropping Deals and Refusing Refunds
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04/11/2013
Chicago, IL- April 11, 2013 – Chicago has taken a stance against driving with hand held cellphones and passed a prohibitive law in 2005. Many surrounding states, 10 in total, have also passed similar laws. As a result, drivers are turning to use Bluetooth technology to talk hands-free. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) warn that scammers are finding ways to exploit this technology for their gains.
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03/26/2013
BBB investigation on Men's Edge Medical Centers, Dallas, finds customer complaints on sales practices and unsatisfactory treatments; unsubstantiated advertising claims; and questions on licensing.
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