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10/02/2009
Discovering that your house harbors insects or other pests usually elicits a strong reaction. If your response is to seek the immediate services of a pest control company, the BBB recommends taking time to select a reputable professional.
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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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09/09/2009
Being successful at direct selling doesn’t require any special education or experience but it isn’t for everyone. Better Business Bureau suggests people ask themselves a few questions when considering a new venture in direct sales.
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09/04/2009
As the economic slump continues, many people are struggling to make ends meet, and unfortunately, vehicle repossessions are now on the rise.
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09/04/2009
Businesses are increasingly becoming victims of “friendly fraud” - fraud carried out by customers to get items free of charge.
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09/02/2009
Beginning September 1, 2009, prerecorded commercial telemarketing calls to consumers – commonly known as robocalls – will be prohibited
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09/02/2009
The Board of Directors of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has named Stephen A. Cox as President and CEO.
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08/12/2009
...did you know that when you take trivia tests like “Which Michael Jackson song are you most like?” you're authorizing access to your own information and the info of all your Facebook friends?
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08/05/2009
According to a recent survey by the Consumer Federation of America, nearly one-third of adults have been approached by a scammer trying to pass off fake checks and at least 1.3 million people...
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08/03/2009
Scammers have Social Security and bank account numbers, home addresses and employer information, Financial Accountability Association, Federal Legislation of Unsecured Loans, pay $1,000 immediately
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07/31/2009
American Fire protection scam, Lisence revocked, Camarillo firm scam, wearing blue polo and pants representing fire departments.
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07/27/2009
Before this program even officially launched, scams were popping up online, trying to falsely convince consumers that they must first pre-register and provide their Social Security and other info.
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06/29/2009
“Small business owners recognize that advertising and overall marketing are not the ideal categories for budget cuts in a rough economy,”...
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