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05/20/2013

Knock! Knock! Close the door on high pressure sales tactics

BBB warns consumers about aggressive door-to-door salespersons showing up this summer

05/17/2013

Don’t get spent when you rent

BBB offers tips on using your home for short-term rentals

05/16/2013

BBB Warns of Phone Directory Scam

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning local businesses to beware of a yellow page directory invoice being faxed and mailed to area businesses.

05/16/2013

Local Victims Lost Millions to Cybercrimes in 2012

Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers to the recent upswing in cybercrime dollar losses.

04/29/2013

BBB Advice Can Help Parents Find Safe, Rewarding Summer Camps For Children

The BBB has 9 tips to help parents find safe, reliable and satisfying summer camps for children.

04/23/2013

Online Pharmacies: Budget Stretcher or Big Danger

04/23/2013

In Praise of PayPal

04/13/2013

Sweepstakes Fever

04/12/2013

File your last-minute 2012 taxes the right way

BBB tips for filing last-minute taxes before the April 15 deadline

04/11/2013

BBB Warns Consumers About Charity Scams, Contractor Ripoffs After Storms

The BBB is warning consumers to be on the lookout for charity scams and 'storm chaser' contractors after strong storms swept across the Midwest.

04/11/2013

Domain Names Hijacked

Do you know that hijacking or sniping domain names is becoming a business and you need to take precautions?

04/11/2013

“Bluebugging” on the Rise as Bluetooth Usage Increases

Chicago, IL- April 11, 2013 – Chicago has taken a stance against driving with hand held cellphones and passed a prohibitive law in 2005. Many surrounding states, 10 in total, have also passed similar laws. As a result, drivers are turning to use Bluetooth technology to talk hands-free. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) warn that scammers are finding ways to exploit this technology for their gains.

04/10/2013

Getting Bugged? Make Sure Your Pest Management is Handled by a Pro

When your pest problem gets too big for a flyswatter, a mousetrap or do-it-yourself spray, it's time to call in a professional service. In 2012, more than 786,000 people turned to BBB for information on pest control services.

04/07/2013

Did You Pay for This Newspaper?

04/01/2013

Hunter's Carpet Out of Business, Leaves Customer Out of Cash


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