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04/23/2013
Your Better Business Bureau is warning businesses to be on the lookout for invoices from a company called AYPR Inc. which claims to be based in Duluth, Minnesota
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04/22/2013
Peoria, IL – April 22, 2013 – Although May has beautiful flowers, one must first weather the stormy showers of April. The Better Business Bureau serving Central Illinois (BBB) advises both renters and homeowners to prepare for April showers so they are not caught off guard if they have to deal with water damage or flooding.
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04/16/2013
At least one poorly-conceived charity scam has already emerged in the wake of the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday, and more are likely.
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04/11/2013
Chicago, IL- April 11, 2013 – Chicago has taken a stance against driving with hand held cellphones and passed a prohibitive law in 2005. Many surrounding states, 10 in total, have also passed similar laws. As a result, drivers are turning to use Bluetooth technology to talk hands-free. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) warn that scammers are finding ways to exploit this technology for their gains.
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02/14/2013
BBB cautions consumers to be safe when using online dating sites
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01/14/2013
Connecticut Better Business Bureau warns parents that mobile apps are siphoning children’s data and sharing it, in most cases without disclosing the practice or how that information is used.
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11/26/2012
BBB Wise Giving Alliance Offers Tips for Holiday Donations
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11/21/2012
Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, has officially replaced Black Friday as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. Even though shoppers beat the crowds and can find some great deals online, it also opens up the buyer to attacks from scammers and hackers.
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11/21/2012
There is a lot of money exchanging hands during the months of November and December. Whether you are a bargain buyer, generous giver, looking for some extra spending money or a last minute shopper, don’t let the spirit of the holidays cloud your judgment. The Better Business Bureau Complaint Resolution Department says be aware of the top 12 hoaxes of the holidays:
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11/21/2012
The season of gift giving is fast approaching, and shoppers filled with generosity are starting their search for the perfect gift. The BBB advises consumers to be well-informed about companies’ return and exchange policies from where they are purchasing gifts.
Companies are not required by law to offer a return policy. Return policies are offered by stores as a mean of customer service, and public relations. While there are laws that cover return policies as a whole, there is not a single state or city in the United States that requires a company to take back the merchandise that you have purchased from them.
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11/08/2012
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday – aka Thanksgiving weekend – are just a few weeks away.Is your business ready?
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10/03/2012
A frightened Quincy, IL woman called the BBB today concerning a phone call she had received this morning. The caller introduced himself as Officer Taylor from the BBB in Texas, and informed her that she was going to be charged with check and wire fraud for not repaying a $250 loan, from Cash Net USA
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09/27/2012
The National Football League and the referees’ union reached a tentative agreement at midnight on Thursday. If you haven’t already seen a replay of the touchdown heard round the world, you missed what may have saved the integrity of the NFL.
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09/17/2012
Wear Trim Treads fitness shoes for toning legs, perfect posture, burning calories and more, the business claims. But Trim Treads hasn't shown BBB that the shoes perform as advertised, and customers complain about non-delivery and poor response.
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