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02/09/2010
Consumers who used three Web-based businesses based in Southern Illinois have complained to the BBB about orders that were never fulfilled and their inability to contact the companies.
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02/08/2010
In 2009, the Better Business Bureau serving Dallas and Northeast Texas provided a total of 3,797,053 instances of service, up 68% from 2008.
The largest increases were in services for pre-purchase inquiries, including BBB Reliability Reports, Accredited Business rosters, and Request a Quote Referrals.
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02/01/2010
BBB warns that a new scam is fraudulently using the organization’s name in order to steal tens of thousands of dollars from victims who are led to believe they have won a lottery.
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02/01/2010
BBB encourages taxpayers to use caution when selecting tax preparation help or they may get hit with headaches and mounting fines and fees if the return isn’t correct or filed late.
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02/01/2010
Credit card holders can circle February 22 on their calendar as the day when new consumer protections laid out in the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 kick in.
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02/01/2010
Social networking sites can provide a secure way for kids to connect with each other, but they can also be exploited for any number of nefarious purposes.
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02/01/2010
Online banking has made it easier and more convenient to manage business finances, but it also provides an opportunity for hackers to gain access to business accounts.
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01/22/2010
Don't be misled by a phony email making the rounds that claims to be from the BBB and makes untrue statements about the 2010 Census. As this story from NBC5-TV in Dallas reports, the census kicks off in March when short, 10-question forms are mailed.
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01/21/2010
BBB’s "Data Security—Made Simpler" provides free, easy-to-understand guidance and turn-key resources to help small business owners prevent a data breach.
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01/14/2010
In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Haiti, Americans are donating via text message more than ever before.
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01/13/2010
As immediate relief needs are assessed in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th, many Americans are looking for ways to help by donating to a charity.
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01/13/2010
View a list of national charities that are seeking to provide assistance in response to the earthquake in Haiti.
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01/11/2010
An e-mail which falsely claims to be from the Better Business Bureau about the upcoming 2010 Census is inaccurate and BBB is advising consumers to get the facts.
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01/07/2010
The Federal Trade Commission will be sending out more then 356,000 checks to consumers who have been victimized by Suntasia Marketing in Largo, FL. The reimbursement checks stem from an agreement Suntasia made in December of 2008 to settle FTC charges alleging wrongful business practices.
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01/06/2010
Free trial offers and scams that take advantage of tough economic times dominate the Better Business Bureau's list of the top 10 scams and rip-offs of 2009.
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