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02/02/2012
The BBB warns consumers, however, that the growing popularity of electronic books for devices like the Amazon Kindle, Kobo and other devices has inspired scams by unrelated firms that target readers, authors and authorized book publishers.
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01/24/2012
With the Super Bowl just around the corner, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the alert for knock-off team jerseys, counterfeit memorabilia and phony game tickets.
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01/22/2012
The growing popularity of electronic books for devices like the Amazon Kindle, the Barnes & Noble Nook and other devices has inspired scams by unrelated firms that target readers, authors and authorized book publishers, the BBB warns.
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12/30/2011
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has 10 resolutions that can help you fight scammers, prevent identity theft and save money in 2012.
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12/07/2011
Knowing what to buy someone can be a tricky undertaking when doing your holiday shopping. And sometimes you don’t always get the right thing. But surprisingly, a BBB survey conducted by Kelton Research found nearly one-third of adult consumers don’t carefully read return and exchange policies when making a purchase in a store or retail outlet. We encourage shoppers to carefully read and make sure they understand any and all policies that come with their purchase. Just a minute or two can save them a lot of time, hassle and money.
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12/01/2011
The holidays are a time of cheer, but they can also be a time for battling traffic and bad weather on the road. Staying safe should be a top priority for all travelers so Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday.
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11/22/2011
Before you head out the door for a block buster and get caught up in the frenzy, the BBB offers the following tip sheet to help you save time and money this Black Friday.
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11/21/2011
Because of technology and the creativity of charities, there are many different ways that donors can give to a worthy cause. Whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, BBB reminds donors that how you give is just as important as what you give.
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11/19/2011
As we enter the holiday season, retailers are adding hundreds of thousands of temporary jobs.There's a double-edged sword, however, to this good news for people desperate to find a job, even a temporary one. First, given high unemployment, the competition for these jobs will be fierce. Second, crooks follow the headlines and have already been perpetrating new and creative scams on the unemployed. They may step up their efforts during the holidays.
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11/01/2011
Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting their child write to a Dear Santa webste this holiday season.
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09/06/2011
As students across the nation make their way back to school, many will carry cell phones, iPads, iPods, laptops and other electronic devices everywhere from the classroom to the car. Better Business Bureau reminds students and their parents to talk about ways to keep electronics out of the wrong hands.
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08/23/2011
College students often have many responsibilities to manage when it comes to school, work and their social lives, which means identity theft and credit ratings often take a back seat to other priorities. Better Business Bureau warns that young adults are particularly vulnerable to identity theft and related crimes.
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08/18/2011
The summer is winding down and soon students will be returning to class. Chances are you’ve seen the back-to-school shopping ads on television and splashed across newspaper pages. Before you start your shopping, the Better Business Bureau has some back-to-school basics.
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08/10/2011
With the price of gold soaring BBB warns consumers to use caution and make smart decisions before selling or trading jewellery.
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08/04/2011
Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to either turn off their phone or make the necessary data arrangements with their cell phone provider to avoid thousands of dollars worth of data charges while traveling abroad this summer.
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