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05/09/2013
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)
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05/07/2013
Calgary man comes to BBB after discovering counterfeit traveler's cheques as part of a mystery-shopper scam
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05/03/2013
May kicks off the busiest time of year for Canadians changing residencies. As the busy moving season approaches, unlicensed movers and dishonest scammers are gearing up to take advantage of unwary consumers.
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05/03/2013
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.
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05/03/2013
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?
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03/22/2013
Cell phone users are increasingly turning to Bluetooth technology to talk - hands free - on their phones. But as this high tech tool gains popularity in the US and Canada, scammers are finding ways to exploit it.
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03/08/2013
Consumers aren’t the only victims of fraud. Every year, thousands of small businesses are targets of fraudulent or deceptive sales practices. Protect your business from scams by learning what to look out for.
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03/08/2013
A new phishing scam is making the rounds disguised as a consumer complaint notification from the FTC. If you receive it, just hit "delete."
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02/15/2013
Extra cash for being a secret shopper? It sounded too good to be true to one woman in Terrell, TX, -- and it was, reported Jason New of CBS11-TV, Dallas - Fort Worth. The secret shopper scam is one of BBB's Top Ten Scams of 2012.
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02/12/2013
Scammers have been making phone calls posing as representatives of the National Do Not Call Registry. The calls claim to provide an opportunity to sign up for the registry or ask consumers to verify their info. Of course, the callers are really trying to solicit personal information, which opens victims up to identity fraud.
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02/07/2013
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Facebook helps keep you connected to family and friends, but there is a warning about messages you may get from those on your friends list.
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01/07/2013
HOUSTON (FOX 26) - It doesn't fit, you'll never use it, or you just plain hate it. Whatever the reason, if you've got a receipt, most stores will take it back.
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12/20/2012
CHICAGO, IL – December 20, 2012 –During the busy holiday season it is tempting to skim through your credit card statement instead of checking it thoroughly. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) reminds consumers that it is extremely important to be vigilant during this time of increased spending and too check your statements carefully and look for fraudulent charges.
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08/02/2012
No matter what your business, you need two things: a happy, loyal customer base and a steady stream of new prospects. The Direct Selling Education Foundation (DESF) offers some great suggestions in its free e-book.
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08/02/2012
During challenging economic times, it can be tempting to forego contributions to your retirement account. But there can be some pretty tough financial consequences for tapping or ignoring your retirement plan.
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