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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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11/09/2012
Veterans Day honors those who have served our country. But Better Business Bureau is warning it also serves as an opportunity for scammers to target those who previously served our nation, their families and those who are currently serving.
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08/13/2012
Rod Davis of Council of Better Business Bureau speaks about protecting yourself from bogus movers.
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08/02/2012
Better Business Bureau is advising voters to be on the lookout for the growing number of scams that are likely to continue leading up to the Presidential election.
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06/15/2012
A new scam is claiming that President Obama will pay your utility bills through a new federal program. Customers in several states have reported the scam.
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05/02/2012
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans. BBB is urging consumers and donors to be on the lookout for deals that seem too good to be true, and for disreputable charities.
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03/30/2012
April Fool’s Day may be prime time for pranks, but the Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds consumers that scammers take advantage of the unwary every day, not just on the first of April.
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03/01/2012
Following a few simple rules when selecting a mover will go a long way toward protecting yourself from being victimized by scams this moving season.
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12/16/2011
An email scam using BBB's name and logo continues to proliferate. Most of the emails containe the subject line “Complaint from your customers" and have a link or attachment containing phishing malware that steals information.
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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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08/02/2011
BBB cautions consumers to watch out for OnlineBusinessScams.com, a website that is falsely charging for BBB complaint resolution services.
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08/02/2011
BBB Advises Job Hunters to be on the Lookout for the Growing Number of Phony Job Postings
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02/16/2011
The Better Business Bureau serving Greater Iowa, Quad Cities and Siouxland Region has uncovered a scam involving the identity theft of one unsuspecting Carroll, IA resident. These internet scammers go by the name, Sarah's French Puppies and they claim to be located at a valid residential address in Carroll, Iowa.
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01/31/2011
Whether you’re trying to snag tickets to the big game or the hottest concert, the Better Business Bureau warns that you run the risk of getting ripped off if you decide to gamble on a less than reputable source.
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01/03/2011
Being vigilant against fraud is not only important for a company’s bottom line, it also strengthens customer trust in the business. The Better Business Bureau highlights seven common scams that prey on small companies.
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