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06/17/2013
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payment services, and Better Business Bureau (BBB) today announced efforts to promote awareness of scams that target seniors. June 15th is the United Nations-designated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
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06/14/2013
Summertime is prime time for giving your home a fresh coat of paint. The question is: Do you do it yourself or hire a contractor?
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06/14/2013
BBB asks consumers to consider the potential risks of certain gifts
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06/13/2013
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to be extremely cautious about relying on business rating reports from Nationwide Business Bureau
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06/12/2013
BBB advice on buying exercise equipment
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06/11/2013
CHICAGO, IL – June 6, 2013 – When homeowners or business owners experience a property loss such as a fire or flood, they are not in the best state of mind to make immediate choices regarding restoration work. Unfortunately, some restoration workers have taken advantage of these stressful times by approaching shocked property owners with business deals within minutes of the event.
Last month, media in south Florida reported how stricken homeowners have been bombarded with sales pitches at scenes of property losses. Restoration workers and other contractors listen to police scanners to find business opportunities. They will hear the police report and go to the address of the property. Making decisions in moments of distress can result in repercussions later on.
“There are dishonest individuals and businesses that see an unfortunate situation as a business opportunity," said Steve J Bernas, president & CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “While
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06/06/2013
BBB warns consumers to be on the lookout for smishing scams
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06/05/2013
Door-to-door scams are run by con artists who move from town to town and state to state, performing poor work, or simply collecting deposits and leaving behind a trail of unhappy consumers.
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06/05/2013
CHICAGO, IL – June 4, 2013 – Bad customer service, no shows, and poor sales practices should not be part of a quality drivers education program.
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06/04/2013
The BBB has tips to help you avoid ID theft when traveling.
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06/03/2013
BBB offers tips for Hurricane Preparedness Week
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05/31/2013
The BBB is alerting businesses that a group of eight or more firms in Maryland are sending unauthorized shipments of light bulbs and cleaning supplies after making contacts by phone.
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05/31/2013
Your Better Business Bureau Serving Southwest Missouri has received several phone calls from consumers regarding threatening debt collection tactics.
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05/29/2013
BBB warns consumers about aggressive door-to-door salespersons showing up this summer
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05/29/2013
The BBB has nine tips to help working parents find safe, reliable child care.
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