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05/17/2013
BBB offers tips on using your home for short-term rentals
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04/29/2013
The BBB has 9 tips to help parents find safe, reliable and satisfying summer camps for children.
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04/11/2013
The BBB is warning consumers to be on the lookout for charity scams and 'storm chaser' contractors after strong storms swept across the Midwest.
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04/11/2013
Do you know that hijacking or sniping domain names is becoming a business and you need to take precautions?
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03/27/2013
St. Louis area job seekers say they were scammed by thieves who said they represented Bio Advocate Pro, a biohazard cleaning company, and asked them to pay for background checks with prepaid cards.
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02/21/2013
The Consumer Fraud Task Force urges bi-state residents to be alert for signs that friends or family members have been trapped by the notorious schemes.
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08/17/2012
According to the National Retail Federation, back-to-school spending will reach $83.8 billion this year, ranking back-to-school shopping as the second largest shopping event of the year. While the tax-free weekend offers a great opportunity to stock up on the necessary back-to-school items, Better Business Bureau encourages families to plan ahead to get the best buy for their buck.
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03/12/2012
Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers of a phone scam in which the caller claims to be from Microsoft. The caller offers to solve a consumer’s computer problems or sell him or her a software license, all in an effort to gain remote control access to the consumer’s computer.
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01/26/2012
BBB of Southern Arizona is warning of a new “Tech Support Scam” that involves telephone scammers calling consumers, and offering to help them remove any viruses that may have infected their computers as a result of the recent BBB email phishing scam.
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01/11/2012
The start of a new year is a great time to resolve to be a smarter, safer consumer. Better Business Bureau has 10 resolutions for 2012 that can help you fight scammers, prevent identity theft and save money:
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01/05/2012
Gumdrops, lollypops and candy canes shot their final volley in the 2011 battle of the bulge this holiday season, and now the weight loss gimmicks, fads and remedies are crawling out of their trenches and preparing their assault. Better Business Bureau cautions consumers to research weight loss products and companies carefully and understand contracts completely — including terms of cancellation — before giving any personal information or making any purchases.
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01/04/2012
Better Business Bureau investigates thousands of scams every year, from the latest gimmicks to schemes as old as the hills. Our new Scam Source (www.bbb.org/scam) is a comprehensive resource on scam investigations from BBBs around the country, with tips from BBB, law enforcement and others. You can sign up to receive our Scam Alerts by email, and you can also be a scam detective yourself by reporting scams you’ve discovered.
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11/16/2011
The St. Louis Better Business Bureau (BBB) has raised concerns about misleading advertisements by Arthur Middleton Capital Holdings and its affiliates in Canton, Ohio.
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10/19/2011
The Better Business Bureau advises shoppers to buy World Series collectibles for enjoyment, not for investment
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09/08/2011
As hearts pour out in the heart of Texas, some will donate money, food, bedding and other much needed supplies to the families who lost everything in the historic Central Texas fires. While many are suffering, others will steal those well-intentioned donations and line their own pockets.
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