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05/20/2013
Scams follow disasters like the tornadoes that hit North Texas in May, 2013, Jeannette Kopko of BBB in Dallas told Ginger Allen of CBS11-TV. Beware charity scams, and home repair and roofing 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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05/15/2013
The BBB is advising consumers to research contractors and consider how much you will use a swimming pool before starting a pool project.
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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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05/13/2013
A phishing scam is using the Better Business Bureau name, said Doug Magditch of CW33-TV, Dallas-Fort Worth. BBB advises to check for bad grammar and other signs of phishing.
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05/13/2013
Solicitors are going door-to-door in Denison, TX, collecting donations without authorization in the name of a local woman and a local non-profit, said Meredith Yeomans of KTEN-TV, Sherman - Denison.
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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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05/03/2013
Mother’s Day is one of the biggest holidays for gifts, cards, flowers, candy and phone calls. If you’re showing your love with flowers this year, make sure they are on-time and just right.
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05/03/2013
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans.
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05/03/2013
Going green is all the rage these days. Sometimes going green can save you money and other times you just have to think of it as helping to save the environment a little bit at a time, with no monetary savings.
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05/03/2013
Do you have unclaimed property? If so, how would you know? Is it worth it to pay a service to help you identify unclaimed property?
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05/03/2013
BBB tips for residents of West, Texas looking to rebuild their homes and lives
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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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