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05/21/2013
BBB MILITARY LINE's free monthly e-newsletter "The Trusted Scout" helps readers be better consumers and avoid scams designed to part military members from their hard-earned money.
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05/21/2013
It’s almost swimsuit season, and the weight loss industry is energized! Marketdata Enterprises forecasts the US weight loss industry will reach $66 billion in 2013.
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05/21/2013
Consumers nationwide are reporting receiving scam phone calls claiming they are eligible for health insurance cards through the Affordable Care Act.
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05/21/2013
Get the latest tips, alerts & news from BBB to your in box with our SmartTips e-newsletter.
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05/15/2013
The rescue this week of three women and a child from a Cleveland home where they were held captive for a decade has gained worldwide attention. Generous donors wishing to help the victims are being cautioned by BBB to confirm the legitimacy of all charitable fundraising and crowdfunding efforts.
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05/15/2013
Better Business Bureau warns consumers and businesses about vulnerability to scams
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05/15/2013
The New York Times reported today on a case of what appears to be a huge debt settlement fraud, and offers BBB advice on what to do if you get a call from such a server.
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05/15/2013
First Command Financial Behaviors Index(R) reveals that servicemembers with high levels of financial knowledge are more confident than others in dealing with money matters
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05/03/2013
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.
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05/01/2013
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a report on payday and deposit advance loans finding that for many consumers these products lead to a cycle of indebtedness.
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05/01/2013
The Federal Trade Commission recently released a statistical survey of fraud in the United States during 2011.
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04/24/2013
If you’re a veteran over 65 — or related to one, you are a target for a particularly ugly type of scam that involves “poaching” your pension.
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04/23/2013
Money Smart Week® is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundreds of organizations across the country.
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04/23/2013
Military service members and their families move far more often than the average American. Moving is an expensive and time-consuming experience. You need to be prepared.
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04/23/2013
Scams crop up after every large scale tragedy, and, unfortunately, the Boston Marathon bombing and Texas explosion are no exception.
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