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05/14/2012
As temperatures start to warm up, bugs and other pests will attempt to seek shelter in homes and office buildings. Better Business Bureau reports an increase in inquiries for pest control services during the months of May, June and July. So when the pest control job gets too big for a flyswatter, mousetrap or do-it-yourself spray, it could be time to call in a professional.
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04/26/2012
The Austin City Council is holding a public hearing today to consider a new ordinance which would put tighter restrictions on where payday and auto loan lenders can do business.
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04/20/2012
Nowadays, it is hard for consumers to go shopping without being bombarded with products advertised as “environmentally safe,” “degradable” and “ozone friendly,” but how does a consumer have confidence in a product or service advertising itself as “green?”
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04/20/2012
Celebrating National Look-A-Like Day might be fun but it can also be dangerous. Make sure what you are looking at is the real thing and not the imitation.
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04/13/2012
During Financial Literacy Month in April, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona reminds consumers to keep track of their credit, debt and sensitive financial documents.
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04/10/2012
With the down economy some people are giving up on selling their homes and are remodeling for themselves and others are renovating their home so it has more sales appeal when the market does turn.
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04/10/2012
The FINRA National Financial Capability Study recently looked at the spending and saving habits of Americans and came up with some startling information.
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04/10/2012
Deeply indebted consumers are paying thousands of dollars to scammers to modify their credit reports, when they can do the same thing at little or no cost themselves, a BBB study reveals.
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04/05/2012
The Better Business Bureau's wedding tips can help brides and their families find reputable vendors and avoid scams.
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03/29/2012
Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is issuing an urgent scam alert cautioning businesses and consumers about an email that is purporting to be from BBB about a complaint concerning an “unauthorized transaction.”
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03/29/2012
The San Antonio address listed for Mission Attic Pros is empty and mail sent there is returned; the website was taken down; and calls to the company’s listed phone number go immediately to voicemail.
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03/27/2012
According to the American Camp Association, more than 12,000 day and resident camps exist in the U.S., and more than 11 million children and adults attend camp each year. When it comes time to choose that perfect camp for your child, how do you choose? Better Business Bureau advises taking the time to look beyond brochures and website pictures before making a decision.
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03/27/2012
- Power sports enthusiasts have found the joke is on them after placing online orders through jokersracing.com. According to complaints filed with Better Business Bureau, shoppers allege that online orders from Jokers Racing are not delivered and attempts for refunds are unsuccessful.
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03/27/2012
Consumers researching businesses, products and services may find more than just reliable reviews on the Web; recent research by Cornell University indicates that some feedback is planted.
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03/22/2012
Have you received a text message offering you a free Walmart gift card? Despite the attraction of a $1,000 gift card, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers that the Walmart gift card text message is a smishing scam.
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