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11/11/2009
Many Americans will want to do what they can monetarily and otherwise to support the victims of the Fort Hood shooting. Unfortunately, such tragedies also bring out scam artists hoping to take advantage of them.
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09/30/2009
Reducing the amount of junk mail received is one way to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of identity theft.
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07/01/2009
For the second time in three weeks, the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South is issuing a consumer alert about robocalls that promise to lower the interest rates on your credit cards.
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07/01/2009
Immediately following the announcement of Michael Jackson’s sudden death, enterprising individuals began selling memorabilia online to take advantage of the increased demand. The Better Business Bureau warns that the value of most memorabilia and commemorative items being sold is sentimental and the currently inflated prices for many items will drop over time.
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06/15/2009
The damage caused by natural disasters often brings out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a crisis also brings out persons who take advantage of those who have already been victimized. Some of the most common "after-disaster" scams involve clean-up efforts, tree and limb removal services, and repairs to homes, heating and cooling equipment. Itinerant workers from other parts of the country flock to disaster-stricken areas.
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05/29/2009
BBB Sees increase in phishing attempts via text messaging and voice mail
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03/20/2009
Because of the declining economy, larger companies are cutting back on their ad buys and smaller businesses are reaping the benefits of significantly lower rates. Television ads that were once relegated to the early morning hours are now ubiquitous and products such as the Snuggie and Shamwow are household names. For small business owners interested in advertising on TV, Better Business Bureau offers guidance on how to effectively manage the process of getting the attention of customers on the small screen.
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02/24/2009
Tough Economy Raises Interest in Work-at-Home Jobs, but Most Are Not Legitimate
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08/22/2008
How to register a landline or cell phone number on the state or national Do-Not-Call registry
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08/05/2008
One Man's Garbage Is an ID Thief's Goldmine
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02/06/2008
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10/03/2007
With the college football season underway, the National Football League (NFL) kicking off this week and Major League Baseball (MLB) pennant races and playoffs filling fall calendars, Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning sports fans to be on the lookout for fraudulent sellers when shopping for hard-to-get tickets online.
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