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05/24/2013

BBB Advises Homeowners To Research Contractors Before Diving Into A Pool Project

The BBB is advising consumers to research contractors and consider how much you will use a swimming pool before starting a pool project.

05/24/2013

Biz Owners' Guide to Summer Hiring

Summer is here and with it a multitude of teens, college students and many others looking for employment - even if just for a few months. Better Business Bureau reminds employers that hiring seasonal workers - regardless of age - involves following many of the laws and regulations that apply to full-time employees.

05/23/2013

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.

05/23/2013

Better Business Bureau Urges Donor Caution After Tornadoes

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.

05/22/2013

Missouri Retiree May Be Victim Of Nationwide Credit Card Scheme, BBB Warns

The BBB is warning consumers about a network of Arizona-based companies that have targeted senior citizens and others in an investment and credit card processing scheme.

05/22/2013

Don’t get bugged by the wrong pest control business

BBB tips for hiring an exterminator

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

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.


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