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06/01/2012
According to the US Census Bureau, there are 70.1 million fathers across the nation – that’s a whole lot of dads, and whole lot of Father’s Day gifts that could fall victim to a shopping scam.
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06/01/2012
Better Business Bureaus recommends checking out self-storage facilities carefully before handing over your precious belongings.
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05/30/2012
While you may think your personal information is most vulnerable in public areas, such as a cafe or bus stop, there's another place you should be a little wary of: your home.
Why? Because even deleting your old files and cleaning your computer's Web history doesn't ensure your personal financial information is protected from online threats. Here are some tips that can help:
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05/30/2012
It’s a great time to assess your total debt and get an understanding of the outstanding payments your need to make throughout the year, as well as the effect your borrowing is having on your credit scores*. Here are easy tips to follow as you prepare your credit for the year:
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05/30/2012
If you’re looking to improve your finances this year, you’ll probably want to assess which areas of your finances need the most attention. A great place to start is to draft a financial plan of action and order a copy of your credit report.
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05/30/2012
BBB Points Out Phonies; Listen for Scam Signals
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05/21/2012
BBB offers tips to avoid Memorial Day scams that target military personnel, their families, and supporters.
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05/16/2012
With most mystery shopper job offer scams, cashiers’ checks and letters arrive in the mail.
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05/03/2012
Customers Beef About Shady Solicitors and Questionable Quality
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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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05/02/2012
It’s almost Mother’s Day! Whether you are ordering flowers, shopping for custom jewelry, or arranging for a special spa day, be a smart consumer. BBB sees lots of scams that focus on holiday shopping, and is warning consumers to proceed with caution before falling victim to a Mother’s Day scam.
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05/02/2012
Natural disasters like tornados, hurricanes and earthquakes can bring out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, crises also bring out persons who choose to take advantage of the victims. Some of the most common "after-disaster" scams involve damage done to roofs.
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04/26/2012
The Consumer Fraud Task Force warns consumers to be alert for phishing scams, which may use the names of well-known businesses or government agencies to steal personal information and commit ID theft.
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04/03/2012
The warm weather is here and many consumers are looking to make home improvements while sticking to a budget. BBB advises consumers to balance cost effectiveness with energy efficiency, as more efficient windows, doors and skylights can make a big difference in energy consumption over time.
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03/20/2012
New technology now allows criminals to steal your credit card information by passing an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) reader near your wallet or purse.
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