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05/21/2013

Alert About A Phishing Attack on Telecommunication Customers

IC3 warns consumers about a phishing scam targeting telecommunication companies' customers.

05/21/2013

Need Help Around the House? BBB Tips for Finding Trustworthy Contractors

Spring is in the air and with it a desire to get outside and start cleaning up, fixing up, repairing, maybe evening rebuilding. But let’s face it, there are only so many hours in a day to accomplish all that needs to be done.

05/20/2013

Better Business Bureau warns elderly to beware Medicare/Medicaid scams

Better Business Bureau warns elderly to beware Medicare/Medicaid scams

05/20/2013

Better Business Bureau Warns Job Seekers About Summer Job Scams

Chicago, IL – May 7, 2013 – Summer break is quickly approaching for high school and college students and many of them will be searching for summer jobs. The Better Business Bureau is warning students about job scams that could result in a loss of money and a waste of time. These could include work-at-home jobs paying high salaries for simple work and sales or pyramid schemes.

05/17/2013

Beware of Memorial Day Scams Aimed at Military Personnel

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.

05/17/2013

In the News -- Employment Agency Robocall Scam

Robocalls that seem to be from an employment agency may turn to a live person who tries to get your information to sell career training, BBB in Dallas tells Doug Magditch of CW33-TV.

05/16/2013

How to Claim Your Unclaimed Property

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?

05/16/2013

FBI Issues Cyber Security Advisory That Could Impact All Users of Microsoft Explorer 8

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)

05/15/2013

Solar Panels – Make it a Sunny Decision

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.

05/15/2013

BBB Cautions on Fundraising to Assist Cleveland Kidnap Victims

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.

05/14/2013

Moving Scams Still a Problem for Many

May is National Moving Month: BBB and AMSA Offer Tips for Safe, Secure Move

05/14/2013

FCC Announces "Bill Shock" Rules for Cell Phones

FCC 'Bill Shock' Rules Require Alerts About Overages for cell phone users - April 17, 2013 announcement.

05/13/2013

BBB Tips for Being a Smart Renter

With rents topping $800 for a one bedroom apartment and more than $1,000 for a two bedroom, it behooves potential renters to research the property – and property management company – before plopping down a deposit along with the first and last month’s rent and signing a yearlong lease.

05/13/2013

BBB Advises Consumers To Check Credentials, Reputation Of Pest Control Companies

The BBB advises consumers to check pest control companies' qualifications and BBB Business Review before signing a contract or authorizing treatments.

05/12/2013

Make Sure Mom’s Flowers Arrive on Time and Looking Beautiful

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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