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05/14/2012
As temperatures start to warm up, bugs and other pests will attempt to seek shelter in homes and office buildings. Better Business Bureau reports an increase in inquiries for pest control services during the months of May, June and July. So when the pest control job gets too big for a flyswatter, mousetrap or do-it-yourself spray, it could be time to call in a professional.
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05/14/2012
On April 4th, the BBB warned consumers about the risks of getting involved with a timeshare escrow company called Wade Capital Management. Now just one month later, the BBB is faced with investigating the legitimacy of another timeshare company by the name North South Title.
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05/11/2012
Online shoppers beware! The latest email phishing scam looks just like an order cancellation notice from Amazon.com. Be sure to double check suspicious emails you receive from the online retailer before clicking on any links.
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05/07/2012
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- You may have gotten this message on your cell phone more than once -- 'You just won a free Walmart gift card.' But Walmart is flat out calling it a scam.
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05/07/2012
Smishing scams send phishing messages by SMS text, reports Roni Proter of CW33-TV, Dallas - Fort Worth. BBB warns some fake texts appear to be from Walmart but aim to steal personal information.
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04/17/2012
Heavy rains and tornadoes have caused significant damage to Coastal Bend homes and businesses. The water and wind damage accompanying this week’s storms will force many consumers to seek help in repairing what was lost. Better Business Bureau urges all home and business owners to take precaution in cleaning up water damage and hiring contractors to help with the rebuilding process.
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04/16/2012
- How do personal documents, identification cards and cell phones end up in the wrong hands?
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04/09/2012
As the temperature continues to warm up, homeowners may consider hiring a lawn service to rejuvenate their lawn and take care of routine chores like lawn-mowing, landscaping and trimming. While hiring a lawn service or landscaper can ease the burdens of caring for a yard, Better Business Bureau advises consumers to get clear, written expectations for what services the company will provide for the agreed-upon fees.
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04/09/2012
Not too long ago, I received an email from Roseann Guyette of Greeley regarding a letter she received informing her that she won two roundtrip airline tickets with a value up to $1,400 for anywhere in the U.S.
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04/06/2012
The Better Business Bureau serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming warns consumers to beware of phony online auto dealers after a New Hampshire consumer wired $35,000 to what he thought was a legitimate online Cheyenne auto dealer only to discover the website was phony and he has no way of getting his money back.
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04/05/2012
With the growing popularity of e-books, scammers have found ways to capitalize on this new method of buying books. Some of these scams offer worthless material at a low price while others target authors or authorized publishers by pirating their books.
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04/05/2012
The Better Business Bureau's wedding tips can help brides and their families find reputable vendors and avoid scams.
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04/04/2012
The BBB can help you find a reliable lawn service or landscaping company. Free BBB Business Reviews provide background on thousands of companies.
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03/27/2012
According to the American Camp Association, more than 12,000 day and resident camps exist in the U.S., and more than 11 million children and adults attend camp each year. When it comes time to choose that perfect camp for your child, how do you choose? Better Business Bureau advises taking the time to look beyond brochures and website pictures before making a decision.
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03/26/2012
BBB has been informed the Jesus DeLeon of Yakima, WA is soliciting his landscaping business without a required L & I License. BBB offers tips to choose a reputable landscaper.
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